Unofficial Graduate Student Guide to CLIS

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Revision as of 19:18, 22 April 2007

This is a guide for students in the College of Information Studies (CLIS) at the University of Maryland, College Park. As a resource for open discussion and suggestion, this guide is sponsored by the ALA Student Chapter at CLIS, but does not necessarily represent the opinions of that organization.

Housing

If you are new to the area, you're probably wondering where to look for housing.

1. Off-Campus Housing Services: http://www.umd.och101.com/

2. CLISlist: http://clis.umd.edu/resources/clislist.shtml

3. Craig's List: http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/

4. Housing Maps (combines Google maps and Craig's List): http://www.housingmaps.com/

5. MDHousing Search: (This site just started, but more listings will continue to be added)

  www.mdhousingsearch.com/index.html

Have Questions or Comments on Housing? Post Them in Our Forum

Getting An Assistantship

In order to be considered for assistantship positions, you need to fill out the GA application form available on the CLIS website ([1]) and return it with a copy of your resume.

Local News, Traffic and Events

1. The Washington Post: http://www.washingtonpost.com/

2. Washington Post Traffic Center: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/metro/traffic/index.html

3. Washington City Paper: http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com

4. The Washingtonian: http://www.washingtonian.com/index.html

5. DCist: http://www.dcist.com/

Local Libraries

1. Prince Georges County Memorial Library System: http://www.pgcmls.info/

2. Montgomery County Public Libraries: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/content/libraries/index.asp

3. District of Columbia Public Libraries: http://dclibrary.org/

4. Library of Congress: http://www.loc.gov/index.html

Library-related Links

1. ALA: http://ala.org/

2. ALA 2007 Annual Conference: http://www.ala.org/ala/eventsandconferencesb/annual/2007a/home.htm

Six Things Every Graduate Student Should Know

From the Graduate Student Government: (http://www.gsg.umd.edu/6things.html)

1. Graduate Legal Aid provides legal services free of charge to currently registered graduate students. They handle a wide range of both University-related and off-campus issues. Their web site includes helpful information on Landlord-Tenant Law, Maryland Business Law, Maryland Traffic Law, Maryland Consumer Law, Auto Accidents, Health Insurance, Divorce and Separation Law, and Towing Appeals. GLA can provide general information, referrals, advice and assistance to students with legal questions and disputes.

2. Graduate Ombudsperson is an impartial, independent and confidential resource for resolving conflicts. This can include conflicts with an advisor, committee member, instructor, other faculty member, or any member of the campus community.

3. Graduate School. Contact the Graduate School if you need a waiver of academic policy. Their site has useful information on assistantships, fellowships, and grants. The Graduate School also hosts a number of very useful workshops.

4. Graduate Student Life provides programming and advocacy for graduate student needs on campus. GSL provides discounted admissions to events such as professional soccer games, wine festivals, and plays. This office is responsible for the weekly MegaMailer which all grad students receive.

5. Graduate Handbook has info on resources that are available to you as a graduate student. This is especially useful for new grad students.

6. Center for Teaching Excellence has useful information for TA's, especially the Graduate Teaching Assistant Resource Guide. Roughly 2200 graduate students are Teaching Assistants.