There are five sections within the Social Science Division, which provide an opportunity for networking and information exchange on a wide variety of topics.
If you have not already selected one of these sections and would like to join, go to the SLA membership change website and use the "Add Units Form."
- International
Affairs Section:This section includes librarians who work in foreign relations, economic development, social issues,
and peace and conflict management. For more information about the International Affairs Section, email Ann Sweeney
>>See list of international-themed programs at SLA 2008 - Nonprofit Section: This section includes librarians who work with philanthropy, research, and special interests. For more information about the Nonprofit Section, email Melanie Sciochetti
- Public
Policy Section: This section includes libraries who work with policies and plans developed by governmental
institutions and directed toward social needs and public problems, including
topics such as health and human services, economics, urban affairs, employment
and training, community development, aspects of the social safety net, and
planning. For more information about the Public Policy Section, email Elana Broch
- Geography and Map Section:This section includes the professions of geography and map librarianship. as well as the production, procurement, processing, and utilization of geographic and cartographic materials. In 2003, the Geography and Map Division merged with the Social Science Division and became a section. For more information about the Geography and Map Section, email Vanette Schwartz
- Labor Issues Section: This section includes information professionals from labor unions, academic institutions, and research organizations concerned with industrial relations, social issues affecting workers, and broader issues of employment and the workplace around the world. Members have an interest in employment relationship issues, compensation and benefits, family labor issues, work arrangements, and workforce quality. The section provides an opportunity for sharing among those interested in related public policy, research, and legal issues. Members share a deep concern for archiving and preserving the records of the social history of the working person.
