Graduate Library and Information Studies Association

Welcome to GLISA, TWU's student chapter of the American Library Association. We're glad you're enrolled in the TWU School of Library and Information Studies and hope that you'll take an active role in our organization!

To learn more about GLISA, check out an overview of the organization and a list of our upcoming events. If you're a new or returning student, find information just for you in the student information resources. If you're looking for information specific to the field of librarianship, check out these links of interest - you just might find something interesting!

To join GLISA, use the membership form (Word) or (pdf).

Why does GLISA charge membership dues? Your membership dues ensure and make it possible for GLISA, the Graduate Library and Information Studies Association-ALA's student chapter, to continue operations. GLISA is a non-profit organization. Your membership dues are used to benefit TWU-SLIS students in our programs and events such as sending a GLISA representative to the annual ALA conference, office supplies, and necessary expenditures. GLISA is aware of the financial limitations of our student members and strives to keep the membership dues as reasonable as possible. Thank you for your support.

If you're still wondering why you should join GLISA membership, here's a few more reasons:

• An opportinity to develop leadership skills
• It gives you access to a Blackboard class where tips are shared.
• The opportunity to find a student mentor if you're new to computers or distance education or librarianship or SLIS.
• It gives you the chance to mentor someone in one of those positions.
• You can win a trip to the annual ALA conference if you are selected by your fellow members as the GLISA representative to ALA.
• It lets you network and get to know your fellow students, as well as develop professional relationships beneficial to your career.
• It looks good on your resume.
• It's a great thing to include in your final exam portfolio.
• The faculty consider GLISA involvement when they recommend students for membership in the Beta Phi Mu honor society.
• Keeps you informed and up to date on ALA happenings