American Library Association Student Chapter at San Jose State University

Welcome! The ALA Student Chapter at San Jose State University is intended to foster student participation in the American Library Association, to sponsor professional and social events for the students of the School of Library and Information Science, and to provide a supportive environment in which students can work and learn together.

Activities

ALASC sponsors a number of activities for SLIS students, including professional events such as the luminary lecture series, and social events such as fall and spring get togethers held near campus. If you would like to suggest an activity or help put something together, please contact us. We'd love to hear from you!

Resources

There's a wealth of information and resources out there to help you get going in your library and information science career, stay tuned into current developments and hot topics, or simply to kick back and chat with like-minded professionals. Check out our resources to find out more.

Newsletter

From experiences abroad to provocative debate to the nuts and bolts of student life, the SLIS Descriptor is a fun, quick read of your life, your voice, your future.

Blog

Want to find out what's been going on with ALASC recently? Check out our blog to keep up to date.

Upcoming Events

Links