What is the Social Science Division Discussion List?
The Social Science Division Discussion List (SLA-DSOC) is the electronic discussion group of the Social Science Division of the Special Librarians Association. This list is to provide an electronic forum for discussion and communication among SLA - Social Science Division members.


Why should I subscribe?
The Social Science Division Discussion List will be your connection to division members. It will:

  • keep you informed about all upcoming Social Science Division meetings and events
  • get you in the loop about SLA International events - conferences and accomodations
  • let you know the latest job openings of interest to those in the social sciences
  • be a group of people you can call on when looking for information - how to locate a special report, what others have done in preparing policies for the library or company, what others have experienced with specific software.


What should I post?
Items should be of interest to members of the Social Science Division of SLA. These might include:

  • discussions of topics of interest to information professionals and special librarians - everything from day to day problems to issues that pertain in an information society and the future of librarianship
  • announcements of Division meetings and other activities
  • sharing of Social Science Division committee information
  • job announcements
  • continuing education program/opportunitiesmember news
  • announcements forwarded from SLA Association Office or from other SLA Chapters/Divisions

Advertisements are not appropriate. However, notices of information sessions about products are welcome as are all educational programs related to information studies.To post a message to the list-serv, send it to: SLA-DSOC@lists.sla.org


How do I subscribe?
You may subscribe to the Social Science Division Discussion List by sending an e-mail message to:
Lyris@lists.sla.org

In the body of the message, type:
subscribe SLA-DSOC yourfirstname yourlastname

example: subscribe SLA-DSOC Mary Smith

 

How do I unsubscribe?
You may unsubscribe to the Social Science Division Discussion List by sending an e-mail message to:
Lyris@lists.sla.org

In the body of the message, type:
unsubscribe SLA-DSOC yourfirstname yourlastname

example: unsubscribe SLA-DSOC Mary Smith



Who do I contact if I have questions?

If you have a question about the discussion list, please contact the discussion list owner, Kadri Kallikorm-Rhodes