Student / Young Professionals Group

The SLA's Student & Academic Relations Committee recognized DC/SLA's involvement with students at the 2002 Annual Conference. Click here for more details.

Professional Enhancement Day provides information and networking opportunities for professionals who are experiencing career disruption, re-entering the job market, or transitioning careers.

Career links:

• Employment Committee's Career Disruption Assistance Program.

• Job information compiled by the University of Maryland's SLA Student Group.

• SLA's Career Services Online [for members only].

• USDA's Library Techniques Program - Graduate-level, distance education program open to the public.

Additional links:

• Employment agencies

• Volunteer opportunities

• Other useful links for students

DC/SLA awards two student scholarships each year - - one by DC/SLA for $2,000 and one by InfoCurrent for $2,000. Don't delay, send in your application form today - - deadline is July 21, 2008. More info and application...

In addition to the above two scholarships offered by the DC/SLA, there are other divisions within SLA and associations / organizations that offer scholarships, stipends, and monetary awards. See for example,

• SLA's Scholarship Program

• SLA Divisions

• Your library school's alumni association.

• American Library Association

The Young Professionals Group sponsors social and volunteer activities. We would love to hear your ideas on activities for this group! If you have suggestions, please e-mail Emily, Carrie, or Cheri !

All events are posted to DC/SLA's calendar, DC/SLA's listserv, and the two student groups' listservs.

Have questions about membership? Contact Julia Leggett, Chair of the Membership Committee.

Comments, Suggestions, and Getting Involved

Comments & Suggestions: The Students/Young Professionals Committee is here to fill a niche, and we need your help to stay in touch with what you want! Please contact a member of the DC/SLA Board with comments and suggestions on what you would like to see more of from this committee.

Volunteer Opportunities  |  Employment Agencies  |  Student Links

Get involved by volunteering!

• DC/SLA's Community Outreach Project
  Kenlee Ray, DC/SLA's Public Relations/Community Fundraiser, is organizing a Community Outreach Project with two D.C. area schools. There will be many opportunities to participate. Subscribe to DC/SLA's discussion list to stay informed on the details.
   

• Literacy Volunteers of America, Inc.
  635 James Street
  Syracuse, NY 13203-2214
  Phone: 315-472-0001 / Catalogs only: 1-800-LVA-8812 / Fax: 315-472-0002
   

• National Institute for Literacy
  1775 I Street NW, Suite 730
  Washington, DC  20006-2401
  Phone: 202-233-2025 / Fax: 202-233-2050
   

• The READ Center
  1605 Monument Avenue
  Richmond, Virginia 23220
  Phone: 804-353-1587 / Fax: 804-355-7127 / Email: readcnt@aol.com
   

• Teach for America
  1328 Florida Avenue NW, Suite 110
  Washington, DC 20009
  Phone: 202-463-6122 / Fax: 202-293-7273
   

• Washington Literacy Council
  1918 - 18th Street NW, Suite B2
  Washington, DC 20009
  Phone: 202-387-9029 / Fax: 202-387-0271
  Contact Robin Diener, Executive Director

Looking for a job, check out these employment agencies:

• ASRC Aerospace Corporation operates through three business segments, engaging primarily in government contracts.

• Caliber Associates, a dynamic employee-owned consulting firm specializing in the social and behavioral sciences, employees librarians and information specialist. Details of full-time positions and internships can be found on their website.

• InfoCurrent places librarians and records managers as well as paraprofessionals in organizations. Contact Debbie Brightwell for more information.

• Stanley Associates contracts with federal government libraries. Contact Stephanie Besch for more information.

Useful links for Students: 

• Spring 2007: Spend a Day with a Special Librarian This program offers library students, recent graduates, and individuals new to the Washington, DC area a chance to learn more about our diverse profession by spending a half-day with a special librarian of their choice during the month of April.
   
• Library schools' SLA student groups:

  • Catholic University, School of Library and Information Science - SLA Student Group
  • University of Maryland, College of Information Studies - SLA Student Group
   
• SLA's Student & Academic Relations Committee (SARC)