Hello and Happy New Year to all of our SJSU ALASC members!
If you have not already, please be sure to register for the 2021 ALA Midwinter conference! This virtual conference is free for ALA student members; and registration closes on Friday, January 15th, 2021. For more information, you can visit the conference’s homepage.
The conference is scheduled for January 22 -26, 2021; and the numerous presenters include authors Joy Harjo and Ibram X. Kendi, as well as future First Spouse Dr. Jill Biden! Follow theses links to more info about featured speakers and meeting & exhibit schedules.
Update: Free registration for ALA Midwinter 2021 is also available to anyone recently furloughed, laid off, or experiencing a reduction of paid work hours. To take advantage of this opportunity sponsored by the Social Responsibilities Round Table of the ALA, fill out and email this PDF version of the ALA membership form to both Julie Winkelstein (jwinkels@utk.edu) and Monica Chapman (mlchapman@ala.org). There is a limited number of sponsored memberships, and applications must be received by 10 a.m. on Monday, January 11.Â
ALASC hopes to see all of you there!