STUDENT CHAPTERS

• AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION STUDENT CHAPTER (ALA)
  
  iSchool-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.
  
  
• SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST STUDENT ASSOCIATION
  
  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.
  
  
• SPECIAL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION STUDENT CHAPTER
  
  The University of Maryland student chapter of the Special Library Association (UMD-SLA) provides students with a means to explore the diversity of opportunities in special libraries and related information center settings. Students can participate in meetings, conferences, events, and continuing education offered by the local chapters of the SLA in Maryland, DC and Virginia.
  
• STUDENT CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR INFORMATION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (ASIST)
  
  The 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.
  
• 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.