UB ALA is the American Library Association Student Chapter at the University at Buffalo. We plan and organize events and provide opportunities for:
- Professional Development
- Advocacy
- Community Service
The purpose and aims of UB ALA are:
To facilitate and encourage participation in the American Library Association.
To acquaint members with goals, objectives, and resources of the American Library Association.
To encourage professional contacts within the field of librarianship.
To provide the members of the student chapter with official representation to the American Library Association and other relevant organizations.
To actively promote involvement in professional activities beyond the classroom.
To provide a local forum for the exchange of ideas and information about trends, issues, and opportunities in the profession.
To develop skills and relationships that will enable students to have a creative impact on the profession.
To increase awareness of national issues in library and information science.
