SOLIS Member Organizations
Updated: July 14, 2008
All students in the Library and Information Science Program have the opportunity to become involved in several student organizations. Upon admission, students automatically become members of the Student Organizations of Library and Information Science (SOLIS). They may also participate in local student chapters of several international professional associations. Elections are held each year to select student officers.
Information about association and student group activities is posted on bulletin boards on the third floor of Kresge Library, student association websites and the LIS Program discussion list.
Student Organizations of Library and Information Science (SOLIS)
SOLIS is an umbrella organization whose purpose is to liaison with the LIS Program and the student groups of the
professional associations in order to disseminate relevant information to the LIS graduate student. Also, SOLIS advocates
the important role professional membership plays on the road to becoming a successful, innovative leader in the information profession.
SOLIS Constitution [PDF - 19KB]
- President - Heather Harrison (Interim) hharrison@wayne.edu
- Vice-President - Todd Towler (Interim) ttowler@wayne.edu
- Treasurer - Jessica Keyser ag5465@wayne.edu
- Secretary - Jessica Oosterhouse (Interim) dw1502@wayne.edu
- VP of Events - Jill Essenmacher (Interim) du9743@wayne.edu
- Webmaster - Ed Burns az0536@wayne.edu
- Faculty Advisor - Megen Rehahn ay6086@wayne.edu
American Library Association (ALA)
The mission of the WSU student chapter of ALA is: to facilitate and encourage participation in the ALA;
to increase the awareness and use of resources of the ALA, including publications, promotional materials,
scholarships, and conferences; to provide a local forum for the exchange of ideas and information about trends,
issues, and opportunities in the profession; to develop skills and relationships that will enable students to have
a creative impact on the profession; to promote involvement in professional activities; and to increase awareness of
the national issues on Library and Information Science. [current officers]
American Society for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T)
The purpose of ASIS&T is to provide a format for the professional development of information specialists, to promote and further research
and its application, and to make these achievements known to the public. ASIS&T is an organization that strives to build bridges between
different scholarly disciplines such as research and technology, and information and users.
[current officers]
Michigan Association for Media in Education (MAME)
MAME is a Michigan based professional association of more than 1400 school library media professionals, most of who work in K-12 school settings.
Members include: school library media specialists, media and technology coordinators, university level media faculty, students, teachers, principals
and those interested in education and in the fields of library, audio-visual and media technology.
[current officers]
Society of American Archivists (SAA)
SAA strives to enhance the education of students interested in archival studies by providing activities for members to discuss archival issues,
interact with professional archivists, and engage in professional activities. We invite any students interested in archives to join us at our meetings.
[current officers]
Special Libraries Association
The SLA student group seeks to introduce LIS students to the opportunities available in special libraries and to facilitate communication
between students and professionals in the field. Events sponsored by SLA are: mentoring programs, library tours, and panel discussions.
SLA members are encouraged to participate in the Michigan Chapter gatherings held periodically in Detroit.
[current officers]
