Welcome to the Department of Library and Information Studies Graduate Student Association web site. This site will keep you up to date on GSA/DLIS events, meetings, and information.

The purpose of the LIS GSA is to improve the overall quality of student life. We aim to do this by planning and participating in functions that are both entertaining and informative.

Updates:

  • Minutes from the 1st brown bag with the chair are up now!
  • We need your input!! Fill out the survey created in response to the student open forum talks with the faculty here: http://gseghost.gse.buffalo.edu/gse-survey/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=l8M0l82
  • Here we have the revised report including faculty responses based upon the open student forum held February 23, as it has been discussed with LIS Council. If you have any comments, questions, or concerns, please send them to lisgsa@gmail.com.
  • Next Meeting: None this semester!
  • Want to represent us at a department council meeting? Think about it for next semester! Ask for more details.
  • Make sure to check out our events calendar which is updated regularly with fun happening in our department and across campus.

LIS GSA Mission Statement

The primary purpose of the Graduate Student Association of the Department of Library and Information Science is to:

  1. Advocate DLIS student interests to DLIS Council, Graduate School of Education, GSA Senate, and ad-hoc University committees to voice students' questions, comments, and concerns on Departmental and University operations.
  2. Provide funding for student events, department events, and conference reimbursement. Conference reimbursement is a mechanism to allow students to gain valuable conference experience without burdening the entire cost.
  3. Host social events for its members, either through our own initiative or by supporting other organizations within the field of library science. This is achieved through parties, service activities and other sponsored events which provide the chance to network with those who will be our professional peers.