Recap of ALASC/SLASC event, “The Merril Collection of Science Fiction, Speculation and Fantasy” with special guest Lucan Emirzian

ALASC and SLASC were excited to host a joint event featuring the Toronto Public Library on 3/13/25 at 4pm. You can learn more about the Merril collection here: Lucas shared some information on the Merril Collection with us such as: It contains over 80,000 items of fiction, non-fiction, graphic books, art, and more! The collection hold genres like romantasy, horror,…

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RECAP of the ALA Presidential Panel

On Feb 24, 2025, ALASC had the honor of hosting ALA 2026-2027 presidential candidates, Andrea Jamison, Lindsay Cronk, and Maria McCauley as speakers to discuss their presidential campaigns and initiatives as possible future ALA President. Each candidate took a moment to introduce themselves and a slide with their bio was shared (this information is also available in this ALASC blog…

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ALASC Presents: American Library Association 2026-2027 Presidential Speaker Panel

Being an active member of the American Library Association (ALA) means not just staying informed but also taking part in shaping the future of our profession. I’m Gabe Farmer, SJSU ALASC member and writer of the SJSU iStudent Blog, and I’m thrilled that I’ve been invited to collaborate on this post leading up to the ALA Presidential Candidates Speaker Panel.…

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Interview With SCALA ESU

  Hey, it’s Sabrina, your ALASC blog coordinator! Have you wondered what other LIS programs are like, or how other student organizations run? Check out this interview we conducted with SCALA (Student Chapter of the American Library Association) at ESU (Emporia State University)! Emporia State University is located in Emporia, Kansas. SCALA is ESU ‘s equivalent of ALASC, and it's…

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LA Fires and LA Libraries

  Los Angeles is no stranger to fires. In fact, you can say there are four things you become accustomed to in  LA: traffic, earthquakes, drought, and fires. Wildfires are so ubiquitous in LA that when Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL) and Los Angeles County Library (LACPL) collaborated in 2024 for their “One Book, One County” program, the book chosen…

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