Student Organizations of Library & Information Science at USF (SOLIS)

Student Organizations of Library & Information Science at USF (SOLIS) Their mission is to provide a community for all students interested in libraries and the services they provide to communities.

SOLIS seeks to connect students with one another, USF staff, and professional library organizations, as well as explore different perspectives in the library and information science field. SOLIS is the overarching name of the graduate student group that encompasses USF’s American Library Association (ALA) Student Chapter and Special Libraries Association (SLA) Student Chapter. This includes all ty

pes of libraries (university/academic libraries, public libraries, K-12 school libraries, etc.). In particular, they aim to be a community for students in USF's Master's of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program. However, all students (undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, etc.) are welcome and we encourage anyone with an interest in libraries to join, regardless of their academic major. They aim to facilitate and encourage participation in the ALA, increase awareness and use of the resources the ALA offers, provide a local forum for the focus and exchange of ideas and information related to the profession of librarianship, provide networking opportunities, develop skills and relationships to enable students to have a creative impact on the profession, and increase awareness of national and international issues in library and information studies.

Join SOLIS for an exciting virtual presentation, "Beyond Graduation: Research and Reference Resources," on Tuesday, Marc...
03/26/2026

Join SOLIS for an exciting virtual presentation, "Beyond Graduation: Research and Reference Resources," on Tuesday, March 31 at 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM!

We are delighted to have USF Libraries' () Andrew Beman-Cavallaro share his expertise on in-field research and reference service resources that you can utilize after graduation when you no longer have access to a student USF Libraries account.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical knowledge, ask questions, and set yourself up for success beyond graduation!

Attend the event on Teams: https://tinyurl.com/beyondUSF

Please RSVP on BullsConnect! (Not required, but appreciated!)

Need a push to work on your portfolio? We got you 🙌🗓️ Sat, Nov 15 | 1–5 PM💻 On Teams → bit.ly/solisworkCome as you are, ...
11/10/2025

Need a push to work on your portfolio? We got you 🙌

🗓️ Sat, Nov 15 | 1–5 PM
💻 On Teams → bit.ly/soliswork

Come as you are, stay as long as you like, and get stuff done!

In this virtual panel, four panelists will discuss their specific career paths within academic, archival, and digital li...
11/01/2025

In this virtual panel, four panelists will discuss their specific career paths within academic, archival, and digital librarianship. The breadth of these fields as well as the places they overlap will be covered. An educational event for those considering a career in these fields.

Please join us at this informative discussion! Link: tinyurl.com/solispanel

SOLIS is proud to announce a new regular virtual event: Co-Working Sessions! 👀We know our members are busy with school, ...
10/01/2025

SOLIS is proud to announce a new regular virtual event: Co-Working Sessions! 👀

We know our members are busy with school, work, and other priorities. We hope these low-pressure events will allow even our busiest members to participate in our community. We all have homework after all! 🌟

Co-Working Sessions will be held every Tuesday and Friday 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. beginning Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

Join the sessions on Microsoft Teams here: https://bit.ly/solisusf ⬅️

SOLIS is happy to announce the winners of our 2025-2026 Secretary and Archivist Election! Both of our new officers are g...
09/19/2025

SOLIS is happy to announce the winners of our 2025-2026 Secretary and Archivist Election! Both of our new officers are great additions to our team, and we know they will make outstanding contributions to our organization as we work together to bring our community the best year yet! 🥳🎉

It's the sign of the times! ✨ Our Executive Board still has open positions, and we would love to expand our team! If you...
08/28/2025

It's the sign of the times! ✨ Our Executive Board still has open positions, and we would love to expand our team! If you are interested in the Secretary or Archivist position, please email us at [email protected].

This is a great opportunity if you would like to become more involved in our organization. You will gain experience in a student-level professional organization, and it looks excellent on your resume! 🤔 Join today! 📚👀

Interested in becoming an officer? Email cas-solis@usf.edu with the position you want to run for, a brief bio, and a sta...
03/31/2025

Interested in becoming an officer? Email [email protected] with the position you want to run for, a brief bio, and a statement of interest. Ballots go out April 9th.

Remember, serving on the board is a great resume builder, it gives you an opportunity to work more closely with your fellow board members throughout the year, you can make deeper connections with faculty, not to mention you can shape the activities and focus of the organization! Come and join us! 💚

The Student Organizations of Library and Information Science (SOLIS) at the University of South Florida is holding execu...
03/31/2023

The Student Organizations of Library and Information Science (SOLIS) at the University of South Florida is holding executive board elections for the 2023-2024 school year!

(SOLIS) is run by and for students at the School of Information to help you get to know each other better and learn more about the world of library and information science. SOLIS is the combined student chapters of American Library Association (ALA) and Special Libraries Association (SLA).
Some of the benefits of becoming an officer in SOLIS include networking opportunities, leadership experience that looks great on your resume, a chance to meet other passionate MLIS students, and opportunities to plan the kinds of events you want to see as an MLIS student! The time commitment can be flexible as we know many students are balancing school, work, and other life commitments.

The following positions are open: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Archivist, Webmaster, and Marketing & Outreach Chair. Descriptions and responsibilities of each position are listed below.

The officer positions typically last for one academic year. No prior experience is necessary, nor does it matter if you are in the first or last semester of the program. To be considered for the position of your choice, email a brief bio, and a short letter of interest to [email protected] by Friday, April 14. The election will be conducted via an online survey.

SOLIS Officer Positions Available:

1. President: shall preside over meetings, oversee organizational functions, and act as a primary University liaison.

2. Vice President: shall assist the President with his/her/their duties and preside over the organization in the President's absence.

3. Treasurer: shall receive, dispatch, and keep accurate records of all financial matters regarding the organization and submit the organization's annual budget to Student Government for A&S allocation.

4. Secretary: shall record, keep, and make available copies of the meeting minutes, and dispatch correspondence related to the student organization.

5. Webmaster: shall create and maintain as necessary the ALA at USF Student Chapter online platforms, including the BullsConnect and Canvas platforms.

6. Archivist: shall document the events and activities of the ALA at USF Student Chapter and preserve and organize existing historical documents and information regarding the history of the organization as related to the Student Chapter.

7. Marketing & Outreach Chair: shall communicate information about the ALA at USF Student Chapter, its mission, and upcoming events. Makes flyers and other promotional materials for events, programs, and posts these on the social media platforms of the organization.

The officers of SOLIS will be holding our next Executive Board (Eboard) Meeting this Thursday, 3/23/2023, from 5:30-6:30...
03/19/2023

The officers of SOLIS will be holding our next Executive Board (Eboard) Meeting this Thursday, 3/23/2023, from 5:30-6:30 PM, EDT. SOLIS will be holding elections soon for new officers for the upcoming 2023-2024 academic year, and all students who are interested in learning more about what it's like to serve as an officer in SOLIS are welcome to join this Eboard meeting to learn more. Becoming an officer in SOLIS is a great way to build your resume, network with fellow students and professionals in the LIS field, and have a say in the types of events and programs you want to see.

The Eboard meeting will be hosted virtually on Microsoft Teams, and everyone is welcome to attend. We hope to see you there!

Click this link to join the meeting via Microsoft Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MDdjYTBiMzAtZThiYS00YTI5LTllNDEtMDA4YTljN2NhMWYy%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22741bf7de-e2e5-46df-8d67-82607df9deaa%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%227a46dec5-ec9f-422f-bffe-f563c26141cf%22%7dLinks to an external site.

Join us this Monday, March 20, 2023, at 6:00 PM EDT to meet with Florida Library Association Advocacy & Legislative Comm...
03/19/2023

Join us this Monday, March 20, 2023, at 6:00 PM EDT to meet with Florida Library Association Advocacy & Legislative Committee Board Liaison Mr. Ray Baker, and Committee Chair Mr. Matthew Selby to discuss Florida Library Day and library advocacy!

This is a virtual event and all students are welcome to attend!

Click this link to join the Microsoft Teams meeting for the event: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZjMxMDk3MzAtNGZiMC00NjliLWJmNDYtMmY0NTM3M2NiMDM4%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22741bf7de-e2e5-46df-8d67-82607df9deaa%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%229f12c163-a105-4d56-9a8d-02eb4a98b89f%22%7d

The Student Organizations of Library and Information Science (SOLIS) at the University of South Florida is holding execu...
06/24/2022

The Student Organizations of Library and Information Science (SOLIS) at the University of South Florida is holding executive board elections for the 2022-2023 school year!

(SOLIS) is run by and for students at the School of Information to help you get to know each other better and learn more about the world of library and information science. SOLIS is the combined student chapters of American Library Association (ALA) and Special Libraries Association (SLA).

Some of the benefits of becoming an officer in SOLIS includes networking opportunities, leadership experience that looks great on your resume, membership fee coverage to join the Florida REFORMA (The National Association to Promote Library & Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish Speaking) chapter, and opportunities to plan the kinds of events you want to see as an MLIS student! The time commitment can be flexible as we know many students are balancing school, work, and other life commitments.

The officer positions typically last for one academic year. No prior experience is necessary, nor does it matter if you are in the first or last semester of the program. To be considered for the position of your choice, email a resume, and a short letter of interest to [email protected] by Monday, July 25. The election will be conducted via an online survey.

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