WELCOME TO LISSO:
The University of Iowa Student Chapter
of the American Library Association
You are a LISSO member, dues free, as an accepted student of SLIS, and are invited to attend any meetings and associated functions.
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 2026-27 Officers
Andy Stewart, President, andrew-m-stewart@uiowa.edu
Nellie Morf, Secretary, nellie-morf@uiowa.edu
Dani Youngberg, Treasurer, dani-youngberg@uiowa.edu
Hemlock Stanier, Social Chair, hemlock-stanier@uiowa.edu
Vashti Torres, Distance Representative, vashti-torres@uiowa.edu
Allison Honz, U2G Representative, allison-honz@uiowa.edu
