LISSA - University of South Carolina

LISSA is a student chapter of the American Library Association open to graduate students in the University of South Carolina School of Information Science. Members will have access to professional development opportunities, fun networking and social events, and workshops!

Join LISSA and the USC Writing Center for an engaging workshop! Learn strategies to showcase your growth, articulate your goals, and craft polished, professional writing for a reflective essay and the mission statement. Go to our bio to RSVP on Garnet Gate!

Join LISSA for a Portfolio Workshop via Zoom! 💻 These sessions are designed to help iSchool students prepare for the portfolio process with guidance from advisors, staff, and program graduates. Please RSVP on GarnetGate if you plan to attend live. ✔

✨ It's time to welcome a new member of our LISSA Executive Board! Let's congratulate Valeria Hofer, who will now be serving as our Vice President of Professional Development! 💼 Want to be part of LISSA? Click on the link in our bio to learn more!

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On Tuesday, September 9th @ 6 PM, join LISSA for our first open meeting of the semester! All are welcome to attend. Learn more about LISSA and how to get involved! #success" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">sc-edu.zoom.us/j/84358005576#…

Workshop by the Library of Congress‼ Thursday, September 04, 2025 through ZOOM. 01:00 pm - 02:00 pm EDT Register on: loc.zoomgov.com/webinar/regist…

FIRST DAY OF CLASSES START TODAY! 📚 Join LISSA for awesome iSchool growth opportunities, networking, and fun events all year long!

LISSA Board Member Melisa Yang (bottom right) was featured in the American Libraries Magazine, showing off her support for library funding in the recent American Library Association’s (ALA) 2025 Annual Conference and Exhibition! Read more here: americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/07/23/boo…

LISSA will be at the ALA Annual Conference 2025! Members of LISSA will be attending the ALA conference in Philadelphia from Friday (6/27) - Sunday (6/29)! We'll be happy to see you at booth #2434!

Most MLIS students begin thinking about their portfolio in their final semester, but did you know you can start working on your portfolio right from the beginning!? See LISSA's Guide for additional info on how to get started: sites.google.com/view/usclissa/…

Director Natalie Draper started at the Northfield Public Library and sought to encourage Spanish speakers to pursue careers in library services. “A library services community best,” she says, “when the staff reflect the diversity of their community.”

Always endeavor to stay happy and healthy! Sourced from choosework.ssa.gov/blog/2023-06-2…

Día is a nationally recognized initiative that emphasizes the importance of literacy for all children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. It is a daily commitment to linking children and their families to diverse books, languages, and cultures! ala.org/alsc/initiativ…

This #PreservationWeek, we’re honoring the importance of protecting our personal and shared histories. Let’s preserve the past to shape a future where the next generation understands the value of memory, identity, and community. preservationweek.org

LISSA is hosting a virtual discussion group through ZOOM to give MLIS students a platform to discuss the current state of the LIS field and express their concerns! STUDENTS: If you plan to attend, please RSVP by filling out this Google Form. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

D.E.A.R. is a national celebration of reading designed to remind families to make reading a priority activity in their lives. This day is celebrated every year on April 12th for author Beverly Cleary’s birthday.

National Library Workers Day is a day for library staff, users, administrators and Friends groups to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers! See More At: ala-apa.org/nlwd/

National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. Celebrate National Library Week, April 6 - 12, 2025.

School Library Month is the AASL's celebration of school librarians and libraries. Every April school librarians are encouraged to host activities to help their school and local community celebrate the essential role that strong school libraries play in transforming learning.

Are you considering a career change? Ask yourself these 5 questions: 1️⃣Why Am I Seeking Change? 2️⃣ What are my values? 3️⃣What are my values? 4️⃣Where am I at financially? 5️⃣Am I seeking change for the right reasons? See more at joblist.ala.org/career-advice/…