American Society for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T)
SIS has a student chapter of the American Society for Information Science & Technology. Membership in this organization is open to all SIS students; however, there are dues which cover student membership in the national ASIS organization. Activities include participation in the ASIS mid-year and annual meetings, monthly meetings here at SIS, which include guest speakers on interesting topics, and tours of local facilities of interest, to SIS students. The goal of the organization is to foster professionalism among SIS students, rather than to serve as a social organization.
Contact Person: asis@sis.pitt.edu

Beta Phi Mu (BPM)
Beta Phi Mu, the library and information science honor society, was founded at the University of Illinois in 1948. Its motto, "Aliis inserviendo consumor," meaning "Consumed in the service of others," emphasizes the service aspects of the library and information science professions. Pi Chapter at the University of Pittsburgh School of Information Sciences is one of the more than 50 international chapters of Beta Phi Mu.
Contact Person: Barbara Zaborowski

Doctoral Guild
The Doctoral Guild is the student organization for IST and LIS doctoral and Certificate of Advanced Study students. It functions as a forum for discussing and suggesting solutions for doctoral student issues, providing doctoral student representation on several SIS committees, initiating student-sponsored projects, and welcoming new doctoral and advanced study students. They also sponsor several parties through the year. During the 1987-88 school year, the Doctoral Guild set up an account sponsored by the SIS Alumni Society to help pay costs of dissertation research materials borrowed through the SIS library. Social functions include wine and cheese soirees and occasional outings.
Faculty Advisors: Douglas Metzler
Contact Person: Nimo Tirimanne

Graduate & Professional Student Association (GPSA) Pitt-wide organization

Infinity
Infinity is a forum for students with an interest in preservation. Preservation concerns itself with prolonging accessibility to library and archival materials for as long as they are needed. Management of these cultural assets includes: environmental considerations, coping with natural disasters, and care, handling, and storage of various formats. Infinity's hands-on activities, such as field-trips, demonstrations, and guest lectures, provide valuable opportunities for professional networking and community outreach.
To get involved in Infinity, please visit http://www.sis.pitt.edu/~infinity/ .

International Student Organization (ISO)
The International Students Organization (ISO) is comprised of students from around the world. They serve as a support group for newly arrived international students assisting them with housing information, acquainting them with the American culture, and giving tours of the campus and the Oakland area. Each year the group holds an International Food Festival for the SIS community which features the cuisine from the students' home countries and their traditional dress. Last year ISO sponsored a sight-seeing trip to Fallingwater, a local home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Contact person: iso@sis.pitt.edu

Minority Concerns Council (MCC)
Membership in the Minority Concerns Council is open to all SIS students who are concerned with the special interests of minority students. The group meets throughout the year to share experiences, socialize, and to plan outreach activities. The group will reconvene in September 2005 and plans to sponsor one event per year.
Contact Person: Kelly Shaffer

Open Mind
A Forum for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender concerns in the information profession, Open Mind's goals are 1) to make the School of Information Sciences a welcoming environment for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender persons and their friends, families, colleagues and co-workers and 2)to provide informational resources on sexual orientation and related topics such as bibliographies, webliographies and guest speakers.
Faculty Advisor: Ellen Detlefsen
Contact: openmind@sis.pitt.edu

Pitt Representation of Information Science Majors (PRISM) Undergraduate
Pitt Representation of Information Science Majors represents the body of IS undergraduates. It is an active organization that offers information pertaining to the major by sponsoring workshops, speakers, and presentations. Undergrads are given a chance to develop leadership abilities to show initiative to potential employers. It lays the foundations for possible awards and scholarships for students with academic integrity and leadership qualities. PRISM is an excellent way to show participation in the university community.
Faculty Advisor: Bob Perkoski
Contact Person: Larry Johnson

School of Information Sciences Graduate Organization (SISGO)
All SIS graduate students are automatically members of the School of Information Sciences Graduate Organization (SISGO). Participation is optional. The purpose of SISGO is to represent SIS graduate students in the University community; to further the career and social interests of its members; to provide a formal channel of communication between students, faculty and administration; and to develop opportunities for professional growth by fostering contacts with local, regional, and national professional organizations.
Faculty Advisors: Michael Lewis/Maggie Kimmel
Contact: sisgo@sis.pitt.edu

Society of American Archivists (SAA)
The student SAA chapter is one of two national student chapters affiliated with the Society of American Archivists, the flagship of professional organizations in the archives field. The student chapter integrates a knowledge of archives, preservation and the book arts into the LIS environment by sponsoring events and speakers throughout the academic year, holding special programs, encouraging participation in national SAA and other archival conferences, and initiating efforts to implement a network-based archival information and communications link among SIS students and other universities.
Faculty Advisor: Richard Cox
Contact Persons: saa@sis.pitt.edu

Special Libraries Association, Pittsburgh Student Group
The student chapter of Special Libraries Association (SLA) was formally reactivated in the Summer of 2006. SLA student group explores non-traditional avenues of librarianship. We seek to open avenues to special libraries including but not limited to, corporate, law, medical, health, art and museum libraries.  In an effort to maintain an understanding of the services provided within these libraries, SLA tours library facilities, requests professional speakers from libraries, and more. SLA student chapter provides support, networking and leadership opportunities. We offer resources for careers, help with developing student resumes, cover letters, and curricula vitae. 
Furthermore, our link with the local SLA professional Pittsburgh chapter affords the MLIS students the opportunity to meet with and gain practical hands-on experience with librarians in specialized areas.  These librarians act as mentors, offering encouragement, notifying students of currently available openings within the field. In addition, SLA professional local chapter regularly hosts monthly dinner meetings which include a speaker of interest in the library profession.
Most importantly, being an active member of SLA student group and/or the SLA professional local chapter shows a dedication and commitment to the library profession as a whole. 
Faculty Advisor: Judith Jablonksi
Contact Person: sla@sis.pitt.edu

Student Chapter of the American Library Association (SCALA)
The student chapter of the American Library Association is one of 15 student chapters affiliated with the American Library Association, the largest professional library association in the world. The chapter meets once or twice a term, and has no dues! ALA student chapters have the right to elect one representative to work at the annual meeting, which earns that student's room and board. Active membership gives students a great chance to begin a lifetime professional association.
Faculty Advisors: Susan W. Alman / Mary K. Biagini
Contact: scala@sis.pitt.edu