LISSA: Library and Information Science Student Association
LISSA is an official student chapter of the American Library Association (ALA). Each undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in the School of Library and Information Science is automatically a LISSA member.
LISSA was named "Outstanding Student Chapter of the Year" in 2005 by the USM Office of Student Activities. LISSA is active in several areas, including volunteer support of the Children's Book Festival, hosting speakers on professional development, and providing activities for social interaction between both students and faculty. Get involved in LISSA today!LISSA Mission Statement
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Library and Information Science Student Association (LISSA) strives to support and contribute to the professional development and education of library and information science students, both graduate and undergraduate, at the USM School of Library and Information Science (SLIS). LISSA works to provide SLIS students with an active channel of communication and representation with the administration and faculty, and encourages professional contacts within the field of librarianship. Membership is open to all USM SLIS students.LISSA Student Website and Facebook Page
Visit the LISSA Student Website: www.usm.edu/lissa/ and Southern Miss LISSA Facebook page.
Meetings | Newsletters | Current Officers | How You Can Participate | Answers and Input
LISSA officers have been elected for 2009-10. Visit the LISSA Web Site
SouthernMiss@TheLibrarySchool's LISSA forum is a means for students, both local and remote, to communicate and to provide input about their desires for the LIS student association. contact Dr. Xinyu Yu or Dr. Scott Klingler, the LISSA faculty advisers for more information.
Meetings follow ROBERTS RULES OF ORDER.
March/April 2008 (pdf)
February 2008 (pdf)
January 2008 (pdf)
December 2007 (pdf)
November 2007 (pdf)
August 2007 (pdf)
January 2006 (rtf)
October 2005 (rtf)
April 2005 (rtf)
February 2005 (pdf)
October 2004 (pdf)
December 2004 (pdf)
LISSA Officers (2009-20010) |
Erin Wimmer, President
Anna Brannin, Vice-President
Nikki Haney Secretary/Treasurer
Abby Slattery, Public Relations OfficerFor more information, see the LISSA Student Website at: www.usm.edu/lissa/
- Volunteer for a LISSA community service activity
- Tell us what you would like to see the organization accomplish
- Attend the online meetings. Voice your opinion
- Post to the Southern Miss LISSA facebook page
LISSA is here for you. Any LIS student who has a question related to LISSA can contact the advisors or officers.
Questions about SLIS program or basic instructions for registering for SouthernMiss@TheLibrarySchool can contact Adrienne.Patterson@usm.edu.We need YOUR participation and input!
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