General Information

Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are a members-only benefit that provides an opportunity to exchange ideas and stay informed about current developments in areas of special interest. 

Through each SIG’s topical forum, IASL members can share practical and theoretical knowledge, discuss professional issues, highlight information resources related to the SIG focus, and work together on developing and implementing strategies at local, national, and international levels.

Members can join up to two SIGs, using the instructions below. It is better to be active in one or two groups rather than be a lurker in many.

The SIGs work online all year, as well as organizing a workshop or presentation for the IASL Annual Conference where scheduled SIG meetings allow face-to-face interaction and planning.

Current SIGs

Please visit the SIG web page for a brief description of activities and SIG Coordinator contact information:

•   Advocacy
•   Children's and Young Adult Literature
•   International Development
•   Media and Information Literacy
•   Information and Communication Technologies
  
•   International Focus
•   School Library Education
•   School Library Research

How to Join a SIG

Your IASL membership profile shows your current SIGs. If you are a new IASL member, or if you want to remove or add a SIG, please mail iasl@c2cpro.solutions and indicate which SIG(s) you want to add or remove. Your SIG interests will then be updated and appear in your profile.

Questions

For questions regarding SIGs, please contact Fredrik Ernerot, Vice President - Association Operations via email. SIG Procedures are listed in the IASL Organizational Handbook found under Organization.