Dear Members of ALISE,

The Journal of Education for Library and Information Science is seeking new members to serve on the Editorial Board. The members of the Editorial Board are selected and appointed based on geographical location and subject areas. Each member serves a three-year term, terms are staggered so that approximately one-third of the Editorial Board rotate off the Board with new members appointed to replace them each year. The term of office begins immediately after the annual conference of the Association. The next terms would be from the ALISE Conference 2025 to December 2028.

Have you considered serving on a committee? ALISE committees power the association and drive us towards fulfilling our mission. 

In order to align with ALISE's commitment to broad representation of our membership on committees, we welcome volunteers from all areas: doctoral students, new and tenured faculty, and part-time/adjunct faculty. Whether you are new to ALISE or have been a member for a long time, your contributions and insights are welcomed.

ALISE Call for Board Nominations is Now Closed

Thank you to all who submitted nominations!  

Candidates for the 2023 ALISE elections will be announced in April 2023. 

Join us for the inaugural in-person/virtual Information Science Summit entitled, Innovation and Trends in Information Science - Practice, Research, and LIS Education taking place on Friday October 28, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM EDT at the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown Hotel.

The Summit is co-hosted by three organizations -  ASIS&T, ALISE & the iSchools Organization, and sponsored by SLA along with the SJSU, Simmons, and Syracuse iSchools. Due to the generosity of these sponsors, registration is completely free for in-person member attendees, including a complimentary networking lunch and refreshments throughout the day. Registration for virtual attendees will be $100.00 for regular members and $50 for students.

ALISE, ASIS&T, and the iSchools comprise the iFederation. Members of each organization who are traveling to Dublin to attend the IFLA World Library and Information Congress are invited to the #iFederation dinner on July 28. Register at 
https://members.asist.org/events/Details/ifla-ifederation-colleagues-dinner-697424?sourceTypeId=Website 

ALISE Redesigns and Relaunches Leadership Academy in 2022

ALISE redesigned its Leadership Academy in 2022 through the work of its Programming Committee. The redesigned event features a series of five webinars throughout 2022. The webinars are free to members. The Academy will culminate with an in-person workshop immediately following ALISE’s 2022 Annual Conference in Pittsburgh, PA.

In 2019, ALISE initiated the Leadership Academy to create communities within library and information science (LIS) for the exploration of leadership roles as chairs, directors, and deans. We aim to build interest in leadership and to build the confidence of prospective leaders. The Academy also provides prior attendees a forum to reconvene, to reflect on their learnings from the past year, and to gain new insights to deploy in the future.

2021-2022 Council Co-chairs Elected, Terms Begin September 24, 2021

The ALISE Council of Deans, Directors, and Program Chairs elected three co-chairs for the 2021-2022 term. Dr. Anthony Chow (San Jose State University), Dr. Raj Dewan (Syracuse University), and Dr. Sanda Erdelez (Simmons University) assume their roles on September 24, 2021, at the end of the 2021 Council meeting.

Thank you to Dr. Kimiz Dalkir (McGill University) and Dr. James Elmborg (University of Alabama) as the complete their terms as the 2020-2021 co-chairs. Drs. Dalkir and Elmborg shall lead the 2021 Council meeting on September 24, 2021.

The ALISE Board of Directors has made the decision to transition this year’s conference into a fully virtual format. The Board considered this decision over a number of months and meetings, holding conversations with the ALISE Conference Program Planning Committee co-chairs and with the staff. We also conducted a survey of the membership and prior year conference attendees to inform this decision. Read more about the decision.

ALISE Call for Committee Volunteers Extended to May 9, 2021

Submit the online form by the extended deadline of May 9, 2021.  Learn More

Personal members were invited to vote for the candidates April 15, 2021 to April 30, 2021. The voting period is now closed.

Stay tuned for the election results. 

Candidates for the 2021 ALISE Elections

 

ALISE '21 Call for Proposals Now Open

We invite members of ALISE and the LIS community-at-large to submit proposals for the ALISE 2021 Annual Conference with a theme of "Crafting a Resilient Future: Leadership, Education, & Inspiration." The deadline is March 15, 2021.

In the face of a multitude of health, economic, social, and environmental crises, there is an urgent need to cultivate deliberate resilience measures as we reimagine the educational landscape. Library and information science (LIS) educators must pivot quickly as we examine curricula that propel our students into leadership positions. We must also continue in advocacy roles within our institutions to maintain strategic leadership for sustainability of our programs.

 

ALISE stands together with the family of George Floyd, and with all who experience the ongoing and deeply felt pain of structural racism.
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The 2020 ALISE Annual Conference will be held in October 2020 in a virtual format. The theme is Transforming LIS Education in an Interconnected World. Learn More

The ALISE Board of Directors is pleased to announce the results of the 2020 ALISE Election.

President Elect

Lisa O’Connor, University of North Carolina-Greensboro

The ALISE Board of Directors is pleased to announce the slate of candidates for the 2020 ALISE Election. 

President Elect

Lisa O’Connor, University of North Carolina-Greensboro
Mirah J. Dow, Emporia State University

ALISE Committee Volunteer Application and Interest in Board of Directors

ALISE is committed to maintaining a broad representation of our membership committees and welcomes volunteers from all areas including students, new and tenured, faculty, and part-time or adjunct faculty. 

Also new in 2020, indicate your interest in serving on the Board of Directors.

COVID-19 Resources for LIS Community

ALISE is actively curating a list of resources for the LIS community. Learn More

ALISE Book Series: First Two Books Now Available

 

E.J. Josey: Transformational Leader of the Modern Library Profession, by Renate L. Chancellor, provides a comprehensive examination of the life and professional career of E.J. Josey within the broader historical and political landscape of the civil rights movement. This book is available as an eBook and hardback.

ALISE at ALA 2020

Due to reduced interest from institutional member schools, ALISE will not host a shared booth at the American Library Association's 2020 Annual Conference in Chicago, IL from June 26-June 29, 2020. We plan to see everyone again in 2021!