SJSU ASIS&T Student Chapter – Join Today!
Join our chapter before October 19th and you will be entered in a raffle to win one of four $10 Amazon.com gift cards!*
SJSU ASIS&T is the Student Chapter of the American Society for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T). Founded in 1937, ASIS&T is a long-standing, well-respected professional organization that is the society of choice for information professionals and specialists from around the world and from a wide range of disciplines.
We are thrilled to announce that our student chapter was named “Student Chapter of the Year” by ASIS&T for outstanding achievements in 2011-2012. Join us today and become a part of this award-winning chapter!
Join today if you are a SJSU SLIS student who . . .
Wants to remain current in the field of information science and technology
As a student chapter member, you will have access to these sources of current information:
- Special online lectures, hosted by the SJSU ASIS&T Chapter and presented by SJSU faculty, students, and alumni, as well as outside guests.
- A subscription to ASIS&T’s highly regarded Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology (JASIST)
- Significantly reduced registration fees for ASIS&T conferences, summits, continuing education seminars, webinars, and other ASIS&T publications
Wants to grow professionally and develop leadership skills in a supportive environment of your peers and future colleagues
As a student member, you will have many opportunities for professional development and leadership, such as:
- Running for an officer position
- Participating in a committee or leading a project that you suggest
- Publishing an article for the student chapter newsletter
- Presenting an informal or formal talk at our monthly business meeting or other event
Wants to expand your network of professional contacts
As a student member, you will have access to:
- JobLine, ASIS&T’s regular listing of career opportunities in information professions
- ASIS&T’s membership database and our student chapter member directory, which include listings of fellow SJSU student, alumni, and faculty members
Wants all of the above for a fraction of the regular ASIS&T membership fee
As a student member, you are eligible for a greatly reduced annual membership fee of $40 (instead of the regular $140 membership fee)
Not convinced yet?
- Visit our website, check out our Facebook page, catch up with our Twitter feed, or find us on LinkedIn!
- Feel free to contact us with any questions, subscribe to our email listserv, and attend one of our monthly Business Meetings, even if you’re not a member yet!
- Stop by our virtual “coffee break” on October 2, 2012 from 6:30-8:30 pm PST via Collaborate to talk to the current board, ask questions, and socialize. There will be multiple opportunities to win some Starbucks gift cards!
Ready to become an SJSU ASIS&T Student Chapter Member? Join today?
For more information please contact Ellie Fullman, Membership Director, at sjsuasist@gmail.com.
*To be eligible for the raffle, you must complete the two steps to join our student chapter before Friday, October 19, 2012 at 11:59 pm PST. The winners will be notified on October 31, 2012 via email and may also be announced on the SJSU ASIS&T student chapter D2L site, website, and social media.