ALASC News

I work at a local health sciences college library. It occupies a large space (half of the second floor) yet has a smaller physical collection than average. Most students consider the shelves and my desk to be “the library.” The rest of the floor is filled with lots of study space, which students and faculty frequent. It does the students…

Get to Know your ALASC Events Coordinator, Claire Huysentruyt! What inspired you to get into the library field? A love of learning and the desire to share that with others. Who are your personal heroes? My mom and all the other unseen people doing their best for the world. Who are your favorite books/authors? Never Let Me Go by Kazuo…

Please join the ALA Student Chapter on Thursday, November 18, 6 pm PT, for a special event with guest speaker Kelly Williams, Supervisory Librarian for the Suwanee Branch of the Gwinnett County Public Library in Georgia.The world of library programming is exciting and full of fun, but can often be overwhelming. We will learn about best practices for library programming,…

If you weren't able to attend our "Around the World Library Tour," you can catch the recording here. Be sure to check back in with the blog for our next event!

Many of you are new to the MLIS program. Perhaps you’re taking INFO 200, or thinking of taking it next semester. It’s one of the four core classes you’ll be required to take in the program. Each of the core classes are different, but each class teaches skills that are fundamental to Library and Information Science. We asked Dr. Michael…