STUDENT CHAPTERS

• AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION STUDENT CHAPTER (ALA)
  CLIS-ALA is a student chapter of the American Library Association, which seeks to provide leadership for the development, promotion, and improvement of library and information services. The student chapter strives to create professional awareness by presenting speakers and workshops as well as organized tours and events. It also promotes interaction among students and with alumni through the hosting of various social events.
  
  
• STUDENT CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR INFORMATION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (ASIST)
  The COLLEGE of Information Studies Student Chapter of ASIS&T provides members with the opportunity to network with fellow students, colleagues, and other information professionals interested in current information issues. Chapter membership enables students to gain experience in the society, and to contribute to personal growth and career development.
  
  
• SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST STUDENT ASSOCIATION
  The School Library Media Specialist Student Association is comprised of MLS students who plan to work in public and private educational settings. The Association provides opportunities for students to develop professional relationships and to discuss topics such as changes in the role and perception of the school library media specialist, issues addressed by guest speakers, and innovative materials and programming ideas. The Association is open to all individuals who wish to know more about the role of the library media specialist. The group generally meets twice per semester.
  
  
• STUDENT ARCHIVISTS AT MARYLAND (SAM)
  SAM is a student chapter of the Society of American Archivists (SAA) and provides an opportunity for future archivists to connect and exchange ideas, tour local archival repositories, and meet with those practicing in the archival field.