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 Libraries 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. Signing up will allow you to:

• keep  informed about all upcoming Social Science Division meetings and events 
• Be in the know on planning of SLA International events (conferences and accomodations )
• Keep up on the latest job openings of interest to those in the social sciences
• be part of 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@sla.lyris.net

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, Chris Miller.