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Library and Information Science Student Association (LISSA)

By taking advantage of GSLIS resources and opportunities and actively participating in events, you can shape your professional career.
 
LISSA, the Library and Information Science Student Association, is one way to become involved. Our mission is made of two main objectives:
 
1.  To enhance the Dominican University Graduate School of Library and Information Science students' education through networking, information sharing, and other activities;
 
2.  To effect more streamlined communication between students, faculty, and administration.
 

What is LISSA?

  • The Library and Information Science Student Association (LISSA) serves the students of Dominican University's Graduate School of Library andInformation Science (GSLIS)
  • As a GSLIS student, you are automatically a member of LISSA, which means that we 400+ members!
 

Our Mission

  • To facilitate communication and camaraderie among our members, who often commute and have family and job obligations in addition to their busy school schedules
  • To enhance communication between the student body and our Graduate School faculty and administration
  • To provide school and career networking activities
  • To further the education of students beyond the classroom
 

WHO WE ARE

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ALL GSLIS Students

Faculty Advisor

Mary Pat Fallon, GSLIS Instructor
Office: Crown Library 322
708/524-6602
 

LISSA 2009 Board Members

contact us at lissa@dom.edu
 
Allison Bartelt
Katy Hite
Heather Ontko
Leanne Pavel
Lauren Romeo
Victoria Schwoebel
Tyler Works
 

What we do

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What we do

  • Provide all GSLIS students with an opportunity to have an active voice idn governance and administration of GSLIS
  • Host social events, including piaaz parties each semester
  • Plan different type of educational career-building events: such as visits to libraries, technology workshops and discussion with librarians and other information professionals

How do I join . . .

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ALL GSLIS students are automatically members of LISSA.

Want to Get Involved

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CONTACT LISSA

Do you want to see change? Do you have ideas about events? Would you like to know more about resumes and the working world? What are your thoughts about classes, social events? What opportunities do you want?
 
We want to hear from you! Here are some ways to voice your opinion:
 
Email: lissa@dom.edu

Facebook Group: LISSA
 
Twitter Page: LissaDU
 

LISSA Blog


Learn more about LISSA and student activities at the LISSA blog - www.dulissa.wordpress.com
 
Dominican's Library and Information Science Student Association Names New Board
With six new members--Maggie Clemons, Carol Fujimoto, Paul Go, Theresa Lepine, Tiffany Lewis, Katie O’Hara, and continuing board member Andy Leinbach--at the helm, Dominican's Library and Information Science Student Association (LISSA) promises more excitement than even its brand new blog: www.dulissa.wordpress.com can convey (let alone publish!). Created to enhance GSLIS students’ education through networking and pre-professional development, LISSA acts as a liaison for students to GSLIS and the larger Dominican University community. Every student accepted into the program becomes a LISSA member. Involvement in LISSA yields deeper connections and many opportunities for growth. Get involved!

EVENTS

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Technology Competencies Workshops

Confused by the GSLIS Technologies Competencies?
 
LISSA can help YOU!
 
Tech Comps Covered:
Access
Excel
HTML
Powerpoint
Word

Schedule:
Wednesday, November 4
12:30-2:30 pm
Crown 330
 
Thursday, November 5
10:30 am-12:30 pm
Crown 111
 
Wednesday, November 11
4-6 pm
Crown 340
 
Saturday, November 14
2-4 pm
Crown 111
 
Reserve a spot today. E-mail LISSA at lissa@dom.edu, with your name and the workshop you would like to attend.
 

fall 2009 LISSA Pizza Parties

All GSLIS students welcome!
Invite yourself!
For more information: lissa@dom.edu, www.dulissa.wordpress.com
 
They are FAMOUS . . .
 
 Thursday, November 19
4-6 pm
Lewis Lounge