SCSU STUDENT CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

The Southern CT State University Student Chapter of the American Library Association (SCALA) provides a local forum for the sharing of oppotunities in the library and information field and to promote involvement of students in professional activities.

Joint CLA/ALA student membership:  From the CLA https://ctlibraryassociation.org/join page

Library school students are eligible to join both ALA and the Connecticut Library Association at one low price of $46.00 a year. Join both state and national library associations and get connected to your future. Joint student members are full members of both associations, and receive all the benefits accorded to student members in each association. For ALA it includes: 6 issues of American Libraries magazine, weekly e-delivery of AL Direct, bi-monthly Student Direct, discounts on ALA and Division conferences, 10% discounts on ALA Editions and Graphics; Access to ALA scholarships, grants and travel opportunities. For more information about the joint student membership, or to apply, click here.

Upcoming Events

SCSU ILS ALA Student Chapter Meeting - Friday November 7, 2025       1:30-3:00pm   
Adanti Student Center, SCSU  Room 308 (hybrid event - link available upon registration)
Topic:  Public Librarianship

Guest Speaker:  Maria Bernhey, City Librarian, New Haven Public Library