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- Last added
- 2023-11-16
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Special Libraries Association (SLA) Student Group Manual
The SLA Student Group Manual is a 2017 guide published by the Special Libraries Association for prospective and current student group officers and faculty advisors. It explains what SLA student groups are, the petition process for establishing a new group, governance and reporting requirements, bylaws, funding, and officer roles.
It also covers digital presence through email, websites, and social media, along with event and project planning. The manual closes with a calendar of required and suggested student activities, additional resources, and appendices listing useful contacts and web links.
Covers: About SLA · About Student Groups · Establishing a New Student Group · Student Group Governance · Student Group Funding · Student Group Officers
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Special Libraries Association (SLA) Student Group Manual
Other 16 pages · 470 KB · ENGuide from SLA explaining how its student groups are established, governed, funded, staffed, and supported with events and projects.
Questions answered in SLA manuals
Who may petition SLA to establish a new student group?
Five or more student members of SLA enrolled in an LIS degree program may petition SLA to establish a group; all petition signers must be dues-paying SLA members.
From: Special Libraries Association (SLA) Student Group Manual
What annual reports must a student group submit?
Student groups must submit a report by November 30 with plans for the academic year, and a report by May 15 with an annual report and member list.
From: Special Libraries Association (SLA) Student Group Manual