UB ALA Meeting Minutes

March 2, 2009

4:10- 4:43 pm Koran A/V Center Room B


  1. Welcome and call to order. Introductions.


  1. Join ALA/NYLA. The joint student membership is only $35. Download the membership form from http://www.nyla.org/index.php?page_id=89

    1. Membership is for 1 yr.

    2. You can not apply online


  1. Join ALA’s listserv: Visit https://listserv.buffalo.edu/user/sub.shtml and enter ub-ala-list@listserv.buffalo.edu as the name of the listserv you want to join

    1. The GSA website has links to the listservs


  1. Treasurer’s Report. Bake Sale Results.

    1. The bake sale was a success and another is in the works for this semester

    2. Totes may be available for sale at the next bake sale

    3. Possible Date April 15


  1. Get Shelved t-shirts still available in limited sizes for $10 each (See Elaine). Contest for tote bag designs.

    1. The contest will close March 13, at the end of spring break

    2. The design will be selected at the following meeting


  1. Wine and Cheese Soiree. Thanks to everyone who attended for bringing food and/or drink and participating in the lively discussion.


  1. Library Lobby Day, March 10, 2009. Interested?

    1. If you are still interested please contact us by e-mail. At this time no one has signed up.


  1. Relay for Life – Librarians for Life – Team Captain(s)? Sign up at http://www.relayforlife.org/universityatbuffalo

    1. A team captain is needed for the Librarians for Life team. Please contact us on the blog if you are interested.


  1. ALSC Free Student Sessions. Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 5 p.m. CST (4 p.m. EST): How I Got My First Library Job: Tips from Library Directors; and Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at 7 p.m. CST (6 p.m. EST): Library 2.0: Technology in Children’s Services. See blog ubstudentala.wordpress.com for more details.


  1. Next Meeting is tentatively schedule for Monday, March 30th


  1. Dates to Remember: