UWI-Library and Information Student Society (LISS)

UWI-Library and Information Student Society (LISS) Goals of Organization
I. General Goal
a. To promote an awareness of library and information work. II. Specific Goals
a.

This is a society largely comprising students from the Department of Library and Information Studies (DLIS) at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus, Jamaica. Purpose of Organization
To provide and promote opportunities for library and information studies students to mature within the field and to make an impact on their surrounding communities. To provide varied library and information related experiences geared towards the development of students in the field;
b. To provide a forum for sharing and learning about trends and issues in the field;
c. To provide opportunities to meet other persons engaged in or interested in the many facets of librarianship;
d. To promote a wider knowledge of library associations locally, regionally and internationally;
e. To provide opportunities for library and information students to make an impact in surrounding communities.

01/10/2015

Just a quick reminder that students doing Field Work this year will be meeting in the Seminar Room . Therefore society meeting will be held in the DLIS Reading Room.
Lots to discuss. See you there

Good day everyone. Just a reminder that this Thursday is Club Fusion. In light of this, regular club meeting will be can...
23/09/2015

Good day everyone. Just a reminder that this Thursday is Club Fusion. In light of this, regular club meeting will be cancelled and we encourage everyone to check out the tents over on the lawns adjacent the Assembly Hall.
Have Fun!
(below) scenes from last year...

17/09/2015

UWI-LISS meetings. This and every Thursday, 2pm.
Be there.

04/09/2015

Good day everyone and welcome to the new school year. After one week, it is our hope that you all have attained financial clearance, finished selecting your courses and settled into your classes.
UWI- Library and Information Students' Society (LISS) is a society dedicated to helping students to successfully navigate their tertiary journey while promoting the profession of librarianship (and all its professional avenues)
We are looking forward to another successful year, and the first on our agenda is a special meeting next Thursday (Sep. 10) at 2 pm to elect members to the executive. Venue to be announced. Following this, regular club meetings will be every Thursday at 2pm in the DLIS Seminar Room.
Continue to follow the page for all the latest.

28/06/2015

Courtesy Avis Holder! Job Opportunity!!! The positions are at the VTDI/HEARTTrust on Gordon town Road. both are just for a month as the librarian and the libray assistant will be going on vacation leave and another assignment respectively. The library assistant position might be extended beyond a month. You can contact the Librarian(Mr. Clayton Calvin) at 977-1700 ext 22149 for further information

Libraries getting recognition.
19/05/2015

Libraries getting recognition.

First lady Michelle Obama says some people think of America's libraries and museums as luxuries. She calls them

Summer Workshop 2015
19/05/2015

Summer Workshop 2015

Update: The Department of Library and Information Studies and the Library and Information Association of Jamaica invites interested persons to a Summer Workshop entitled: Open Source Software Koha - A Viable Option for Caribbean Libraries. Please see photo for more details. Sign up quickly only 23 seats available.

Congratulations to former president of LIAJA and past H.O.D. of DLIS Dr. Kerr on her recent appointment to the position ...
19/05/2015

Congratulations to former president of LIAJA and past H.O.D. of DLIS Dr. Kerr on her recent appointment to the position of. Campus Librarian

Congratulations Dr Kerr

13/05/2015

As the exam season draws to a close, UWILISS wishes everyone the best over the summer break and look forward to seeing you in the new year, For all third years, congratulations on completing your undergraduate degrees. See you at Graduation in November :) Make yourselves and the profession PROUD

22/04/2015
Remember Ms. Ferguson's words. There's a lot to gain from joining associations. Dr. Heath and 3rd year student Demar Cor...
21/04/2015

Remember Ms. Ferguson's words. There's a lot to gain from joining associations. Dr. Heath and 3rd year student Demar Cornwall are representatives of LIAJA. If you're not a member, get signed up today

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