About LISSO

LISSO's Purpose from Article 1 of the Constitution

1. Facilitate and encourage participation in the American Library Association (ALA) and the Iowa Library Association (ILA), work to promote scholarly achievement and professional awareness among its members, and promote active, imaginative research in the field of Library and Information Science. 

2. Increase awareness and use of the resources provided by the ALA to its members, as well as those provided by the University of Iowa and the School of Library and Information Science. 

3. Provide a local forum for the exchange of ideas and information about trends, issues, and opportunities in the profession. 

4. Promote involvement in professional activities beyond the classroom. 

5. Develop skills and relationships that will enable students to have a creative impact within the profession.

6. Promote fellowship between SLIS students through social activities and events.

About Your 2025-26 Officers

President: Sera-Ann Hargrove (she/her) is a second year SLIS student going for the Special Collections Librarianship Certificate. When she’s not in class, you can find her at a coffee shop reading and writing, attending literary events, or listening to music.

Secretary: Hailee McCormick

Treasurer: Andy Stewart is a first-year SLIS student on the technical services track who works in acquisitions and circulation at the University of Iowa Law Library. His interests include perfecting his bowling skills or telling terrible jokes, possibly at the same time.

Social Chair: Josie Taylor (she/her) is a second-year SLIS student with an interest in public libraries, and specifically in engagement and outreach. In her free time, she enjoys going to movies and hanging out with her cat.

Distance Student Representative: Kaitlyn Evers is a second-year SLIS student interested in special collections, rare books, and archives. She currently works as a graduate assistant for the Iowa Women's Archives. In her free time, she enjoys reading, playing video games, and listening to vinyl. 

U2G Representative: Aurora Michael-Caceres is a second-year SLIS student interested in youth services for public libraries. Outside of class and work she loves reading, baking, and listening to Taylor Swift!