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Welcome to the website of the University of Kentucky Student Chapter
of the American Library Association. At this site you will find information
about local chapter activities and projects, upcoming regional and national
events, as well as links to other interesting information pertaining to
Library and Information Science.
While membership in ALA is not required to participate in Student Chapter
activities, graduate school is a great time to become involved in
the largest organization of library and information science professionals
in the world.
Membership in the UK Student Chapter of the ALA is automatic when you
join the national organization. Currently the student rate to join ALA
is $25.00. As an ALA member, you will receive:
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Tangible benefits such as a subscription to American Libraries (11
issues per year)
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Discounts on ALA publications and graphics
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Member rates at conferences
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Special travel and tour benefits
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Voting privileges;
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A copy of the Handbook of Organization
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Professional support through active national programs in legislation, intellectual
freedom, standards, research, technology, and more.
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Information and networking for professional development.
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A voice in the future of your profession.
In addition, most of ALA's divisions have discounted student rates. For
more information on joining ALA visit ALA
Membership Information and Services on the web.
We hope that you will become involved in ALA. For more information about
the Student Chapter, contact any of the current
officers. For the Constitution, click here.
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