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.

Your 2026-27 Officers

Andy Stewart, President, [email protected] 

Nellie Morf, Secretary, [email protected]

Dani Youngberg, Treasurer, [email protected] 

Hemlock Stanier, Social Chair, [email protected] 

Vashti Torres, Distance Representative, [email protected]  

Allison Honz, U2G Representative, [email protected] 

Kat Hirsch, Board Member - [email protected]

Morgan Smith, Board Member - [email protected]