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LISSA (Library and Information Science Student Association) is USC's student chapter of the ALA.

LISSA is open to graduate students in the School of Information Science and is geared toward professional development, networking events, and workshops! The Library and Information Science Student Association (LISSA) is a student organization at the USC School of Library and Information Science (SLIS). It is also a student chapter of the American Library Association (ALA). Our goal is to be an advocate for the professional development of all SLIS students, whether on-campus or distance education. We strive to provide constructive experiences, both educational and interpersonal. LISSA aims to educate you about the many aspects of the profession while in the company of friends and future colleagues, working hard and having fun along the way! Join us by filling out our online registration form: https://goo.gl/forms/uaBSiI9Xiasp1sxB2

10/23/2026

Fall Happy Hour with LISSA-
Take a break from your busy semester by unwinding with LISSA at our upcoming Fall Happy Hour! This is a relaxed get-together where we can take some time to get to know one another in a casual setting.

Savage Craft Ale Works offers food and beverages, including b**r on tap, w**e, and cocktails. Drop in anytime for some sips, bites, and Fall vibes!

Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=GUsqSzXRDkKLsrHNI4mYzHDgekf7ZMtAsHPpbJO1cqhUN0hBQ0ExSlNHTzQ5SThCVUlTV1FGRlRBVy4u

10/10/2026

Join us Tuesday, October 20th for a virtual event with Lorene Kennard! This event will discuss the transferable skills we have as librarians and how useful they are in other careers. , ,

10/06/2026

It’s Banned Book Week! This week is dedicated to preserving our access to information. This year’s theme is Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read. For more information visit: https://www.ala.org/bbooks/banned

09/29/2026

09/28/2026

Hello LISSA members, we hope you all had a great weekend!

Please save the date for our Banned Books Read-In, co-hosted by LISSA, Freedom to Read South Carolina, and the Augusta Baker Endowed Chair, on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, from 7:00–8:15 p.m. EDT.

Join us in Columbia or remotely during Banned Books Week to read, discuss, color, and connect. Bring any banned or challenged book. More details, including the in-person location and virtual link, are coming soon.

If you have questions, please reach out to Carolyn Culbertson at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you!

— LISSA Board

09/26/2026

Meet your fellow LISSA members this Wednesday! LISSA is hosting our second Late Night With LISSA event on September 30th via Zoom. Join us at 6:00 p.m. to get to know this semester’s members! RSVP on Garnet Gate. 📖 📚

09/21/2026

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!

09/20/2026

A Day in the Life: Youth Services Librarian
Hosted by LISSA (Library and Information Science Student Association, University of South Carolina)

Join us for a conversation with Jimmy McClellan, Youth Services Director at Colleton County Memorial Library. A mom, a wife, a student, and practically a librarian, Jimmy brings a background in art, education, and community-building (plus a serious passion for glitter) to creating library spaces and programs that welcome and inspire her community.

Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Format: Live on Zoom, registration required
Register: https://sc-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/WlfxVN9FRN-t-WR0uSaVzw

08/24/2026

Meet your fellow LISSA members this Wednesday! LISSA is hosting our first Late Night With LISSA event on August 26th via Zoom. Join us at 7:30 p.m. to get to know this semester’s members! 📖 📚

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910 Sumter St - University Of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
29208

Website

https://linktr.ee/usc_lissa, https://sites.google.com/view/usclissa/home, https://garnetgate.sa.sc.edu/organization/liss

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