SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
  Australia & New Zealand SIG
The Australia & New Zealand SIG represents regional interests within SALIS and works in tandem with the Alcohol and Drug Librarians and Information Services (ADLIS) to facilitate professional communication in the region. Chair:
 
  Canadian SIG
The Canadian SIG works to increase networking opportunities within Canada by utilizing and expanding upon the existing Canadian Substance Abuse Information Network (CSAIN), and represents Canada within SALIS. Chair: Chad Dubeau, e-mail: cdubeau@ccsa.ca
 
  Multi-Cultural SIG
The Multi-Cultural SIG strives to foster an environment that is receptive to multi-cultural issues, highlighting concerns in the areas of gender, ethnicity, sexuality, and physical disability as they relate to substance abuse prevention and treatment. The SIG also works to ensure the availability of multi-cultural prevention materials. Chair:
 
 

RADAR Network SIG
The RADAR Network SIG was established to retain the invaluable interconnectedness, sharing of resources, and forum for communication and discussion that was previously served by the RADAR Network until CSAP discontinued formal support. The group evolved from a desire and need expressed by SALIS and RADAR Network members alike. Membership consists of those members of SALIS who have an interest in maintaining contact among RADAR members. Chair: Stephanie Asteriadis, e-mail: sasteriadis@casat.org

 
 

Southeast Asian SIG
The Southeast Asian SIG builds relationships among South East Asian libraries and information centers to encourage and strengthen collections and networks pertaining to ATOD. Chair: Dr. R.P. Kumar, Chief Librarian, All India Institute of Medical Science, e-mail: kumar@aiims.ac.in or drrpkumar@hotmail.com

 

COMMITTEES
  Advocacy
The Advocacy Commitee promotes matters of common interest and other information issues of the Alcohol and Other Drug Libraries and Information Centers and makes these issues known in the larger alcohol and drug field. Chair: Andrea Mitchell, e-mail: amitchell@salis.org
 
  Development
The Development Committtee works to ensure the financial sustainability of SALIS by broadening and maintaining its base of revenue. Chair: Barb Weiner, e-mail: BWeiner@Hazelden.org
 
  Governance
The Governance Committee works on tasks related to the operation of SALIS as an organization. Areas of focus have included updating the SALIS bylaws and the SALIS Home manual. This committee is distinct from the (elected) Executive Board, which has overall decision-making authority regarding SALIS policy and activities, however, the Governance Committee may provide advice to the Board from time to time.
 
  Information Technology
The Information Technology Committee assists SALIS members in the use of information technology, supports resource sharing and communication, and promotes the design and application of new technology to further SALIS goals. Chair: Nancy Sutherland, e-mail: nsutherland@adai.washington.edu
 
  International Networking
The International Networking Committee increases awareness of SALIS worldwide and promotes global networks for ATOD information exchange. Chair: Sheila Lacroix, e-mail: sheila_lacroix@camh.net
 
  Membership & Outreach
The Membership & Outreach Committee tackles issues such as membership recruitment, participation, and retention, in an effort to help keep SALIS strong. Through 'outreach' we can contact and communicate with other organizations that share goals similar to those of SALIS, to make them aware of our goals and achievements. Co-chairs: Tom Krawczyk, e-mail: tomkraw@illinois.edu and Diane van Abbe, e-mail: diane_vanabbe@camh.net
 
* Members: If you have an interest in joining any of these committees, contact the committee chair or salis@salis.org