Student Anna-Carin U’Ren Receives a REFORMA Travel Grant and Enjoys her First Professional Conference

This June I was fortunate enough to attend the American Library Association Conference in Orlando, FL. I suppose I had never considered attending a conference prior to this one, probably because I was so focused on my classes and had never actually worked in a library. Also, the cost of attending a conference (along with requisite travel expenses) is considerable…

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Upcoming Events in March: Mark Your Calendars

If you're debating whether to do an E-port or Thesis we have a great event on March 18 @ 6pm PST to give curious students insight and perspective. Speakers include Angela Gates (ALASC Treasurer) who is doing the thesis project, and Kelley (Kay) Wantuch who recently completed her E-port. Bring your questions and join us here: bit.ly/1O23wUb (Links to an external site.). ALSO in MARCH…

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In Person Event: Back to School Happy Hour 2/4 (Los Angeles)

If you live in the Los Angeles area, join ALASC at The Lost Knight on Thursday, February 4th from 6-9 PM. 1538 W. Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA RSVP to our Program Outreach Coordinator, Stefa Witt stefa.witt@gmail.com We hope to see you there!

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Limited Time Offer: Free Student Memberships to NASIG

NASIG is offering free memberships to students for a limited time!  To take full advantage of all the many benefits membership confers, please join before January 31, 2016. What is NASIG? NASIG is an independent organization working to advance and transform the management of information resources. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate and improve the distribution, acquisition, and long-term accessibility…

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Staying Connected through Extra-Curricular Involvement

Staying Connected through Extra-Curricular Involvement by Christina Gibson I have been visiting libraries for as long as I can remember. I am undoubtedly an advocate of all things library, and I appreciate their value in the community. Despite all of this, I had never worked in a library prior to starting my library science degree. Couple that with the fact…

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