Special Libraries Association at UTK

What is SLA?  

Special librarians are information professionals dedicated to putting knowledge to work to attain the goals of their organizations. They are employed most frequently by corporations, private businesses, government agencies, museums, colleges, hospitals, associations, and information management consulting firms.

The Special Libraries Association supports the professional development and interests of librarians in this area of information science.  The student chapter at the University of Tennessee sponsors events, educates members of happenings within the profession, and provides valuable opportunities for networking.

SLA @ UT... get involved!

As a UTK-SIS student, you are welcome at all meetings and other UTK/SLA Student Chapter sponsored events without being an organization member. However, by joining the UTK/SLA Student Chapter, you will help to support the student chapter as it continues to promote professional development and social events.

Whether you are an on-campus or distance-education student, we encourage you to begin growing in the profession through SLA membership!

• Download a membership form now.
• UTK/SLA membership dues are $5.00.
• Joining UTK/SLA does not require membership in national SLA, but membership in the national organization is highly encouraged.

Upcoming events

Friday, October 2:  At 6:30 pm, our next student organizations combined meeting will be held in the Mary Greer Room of Hodges Library.  Bring snacks for a potluck!

Saturday, October 24:  SIS Fall Picnic at Tyson Park.  Details TBA.

2009-2010 Officers

• President - Amber Conger: aconger@utk.edu
• Vice President -  Bethany Farmer: bfarmer8@utk.edu
• Secretary - Laurel Winters:  lwinters@utk.edu
• UTK/SLA Advisor -  Dr. Carol Tenopir: ctenopir@utk.edu

Join National SLA!

• National SLA - Student memberships cost only $35.  Receive a subscription to "Information Outlook" as well as all resources available to regular members.
• National Events - Did you know that students are welcome at national SLA events?  Plan to attend SLA's Annual Conference in New Orleans in 2010!  Student volunteer opportunities are also available.
• SLA Scholarships & Grants  - SLA awards $30,000 in scholarships annually.
• SLA Student Community - Connect with students from other schools here!
• SLA Career Center - The career center contains essential tools to achieve your goals as a special librarian.

Additional Information

• Southern Appalachian Chapter/SLA - Get acquainted with local SLA members who already work in the field.
• Join the UTK/SLA Facebook page

Minutes Archives

• March 6, 2009 meeting minutes
• November 14, 2008 meeting minutes
• October 17, 2008 meeting minutes
• September 12, 2008 meeting minutes
• March 7, 2008 meeting minutes
• January 25, 2008 meeting minutes
• November 9, 2007 meeting minutes
• October 5, 2007 meeting minutes
• September 14, 2007 meeting minutes
• August 3, 2007 meeting minutes