Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

Special Interest Groups provide a vehicle for ALISE members to share ideas, plans, news, and opinions related to a particular area of interest. The groups are distinct from the usual committee structure in that participation is voluntary rather than appointive, and there is no obligation to produce anything. Special Interest Groups can parallel ALISE Standing Committees, but the two serve distinct functions and should guard against confusing these functions. Members of Standing Committees are appointed and are charged with specific tasks. Special Interest Groups are encouraged to hold discussion meetings for the exchange of ideas.

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Information for SIG Conveners

Annual SIG Report Submission

Roles and Responsibilities Cluster

Teaching and Learning Cluster

Topics and Courses Cluster

Archival/Preservation Education	Sarah A. Buchanan
Disabilities in LIS	Keren Dali Mirah Dow Kim M. Thompson
Historical Perspectives	Anthony Bernier Jenny Bossaller
Gender Issues	Lesley Farmer Kristen Schuster Travis Wagner
Information Ethics	Kyle Jones
Information Policy	Nicole Alemanne Jenna Kammer
International Library Education	Dick Kawooya, PhD
Multicultural, Ethnic, and Humanistic Concerns	Nicole A. Cooke Amelia Gibson Joe Sanchez
Research
School Library Media	Elizabeth Burns Maria Cahill
Technical Services Education	Karen Snow Heather Moulaison Sandy
Youth Services	Kyungwon Koh Abigail Phillips