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Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies ASCLAs Mission Enhancing the effectiveness of library service Enhancing the effectiveness of library service by advocating for and providing high quality by advocating for

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Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies

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ASCLA’s Mission

“Enhancing the effectiveness of library service

by advocating for and providing high quality networking, enrichment, and educational

  • pportunities for its diverse members, who

represent state library agencies, libraries serving special populations, library cooperatives, and library consultants.”

“Enhancing the effectiveness of library service

by advocating for and providing high quality networking, enrichment, and educational

  • pportunities for its diverse members, who

represent state library agencies, libraries serving special populations, library cooperatives, and library consultants.”

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ASCLA’s Vision

“ASCLA is the premier destination for ALA

members to find information about and build capacity to serve [our core] populations.”

Advocacy Information Policy Professional Leadership & Development

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In 1977, two ALA Divisions merged to form ASCLA:

  • The American Association of State Library Agencies

(founded in 1957)

  • The Health and Rehabilitative Library Services

Division (founded in 1956 as the Association of Hospital and Institution Libraries) The Independent Librarians Exchange Round Table (ILERT) merged with ASCLA in 1998.

ASCLA’S History

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ASCLA is the smallest ALA division, yet the most diverse Exclusive Home to Special Libraries and Library Consultants ASCLA is the premier national association for

  • State libraries and state library staff
  • Library consultants and independent librarians
  • Library cooperatives and staff
  • Libraries and library staff serving special populations
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Who We Are…

Librarians, library agencies and staff serving special populations, such as

people with sensory, physical, health or behavioral conditions.

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Who We Are…

State libraries, librarians and staff of state library agencies, and state library consultants – state

library staff and organizations created or authorized by the state government to promote library services in the state.

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Who We Are…

Library networks and cooperatives and their staff – organizations of one or

more types of libraries: academic, public, special, or school to collaborate to maximize the funds available for provision of library services to all citizens.

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Who We Are…

Consultants, independent or contract librarians, as well as

those who work outside of traditional library settings.

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Who We Are…

Tribal Librarians Prison Librarians Public Health Librarians …and growing!

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ASCLA's Values

Access to library services and information for all Professional growth Librarians and staff as educators Unique contributions by all

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ASCLA’s Promise to You

  • Members First: the most valuable resource of ASCLA
  • Best national peer network for librarians serving our

constituent populations

  • Advocacy: speaking up for universal access to

information and libraries; serving as the voice for under- represented populations in libraries

  • Top quality leadership and professional development
  • pportunities
  • Dissemination of relevant, timely and useful

information affecting the field

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Organizational Chart Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies

ALA ASCLA, One of 11 Divisions of ALA ASCLA Committees ASCLA Interest Groups Board of Directors

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ASCLA Interest Groups

  • Publish standards, books, or

professional codes of ethics

  • Create new ASCLA products, such

as an online tutorial or tip sheets in ASCLA's core interest areas

  • Hold social gatherings and

networking sessions

  • Plan and present conference programs and preconferences
  • Present or sponsor webinars and online courses
  • Write articles for ASCLA’s Interface e-newsletter
  • Hold discussion forums for members
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ASCLA Committees

  • Propose ideas and

new initiatives

  • Maintain website,

standards, materials

  • Set policies and procedures
  • Organize and manage events
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Member Impact

More than 800 ASCLA members Represents over 15 countries Represents academic, public, government, school, corporate, and special libraries Close to 100 member volunteers Numerous volunteer committees and opportunities

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 ASCLA / Keystone Library Automation System (KLAS)  National Organization on Disability (NOD) Award  Francis Joseph Campbell Award  ASCLA Exceptional Service Award  ASCLA Leadership & Professional Achievement Award  Cathleen Bourdon Service Award

ASCLA / COSLA Awards

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Signature Events

Midwinter Meeting

  • Informal “get to know us”

Happy Hour event

  • ASCLA Leadership Session

Annual Conference

  • ASCLA / COSLA / FAFLRT Awards & Networking Reception
  • ASCLA 101 (new since Annual Conference 2014!)
  • ASCLA President’s Program
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ASCLA on the Web

Get the latest news in the field:

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Learning with ASCLA

Conference Programming Discussion Forums Webinars and Online Courses Professional Tools on the ASCLA Website

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Learning with ASCLA

Online Courses

  • Captioning Instructional Videos
  • An Introduction to Correctional Librarianship
  • The Reader-Friendly Library: Evaluating the Visitor

Experience Webinars & Webcasts

  • How to Articulate Your Library’s Value
  • Arms Open Wide: Outreach to Customers with Print

Impairments

  • Tiny Questions, Big Results: How to Create Rich

Assessment Tools

  • How to Establish an Accessibility Compliance Evaluation

Program for Electronic Resource Acquisition

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Interface ASCLA’s Official Online Magazine

  • Published quarterly
  • Themed by population
  • Conference news
  • Submit an article
  • Propose a feature
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ASCLA Direct

  • Monthly e-newsletter, exclusively for

ASCLA members

  • News, dates, deadlines, and valuable

information directly from the ASCLA office

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Connect with ASCLA members

  • Serve on a committee
  • Join or lead an ASCLA

Interest Group

  • Share your experience:

submit proposals for programs

  • r online learning
  • Get published: Submit an

article for Interface Networking Opportunities:

  • Awards Receptions/Gatherings
  • Consultants Networking Luncheon
  • Informal Midwinter get-together
  • Meetings, IGs, ASCLA 101…anytime!
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Connect with ASCLA members

Discussion Forums

Discuss common interests and exchange ideas via ASCLA’s discussion forums

Email Discussion Lists

Join the conversation: http://lists.ala.org/sympa

Network with members on:

Connect: http://connect.ala.org/ascla Blog: http://ascla.ala.org/blog/ Twitter: @ala_ascla

Even travel with us!

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Participate in ASCLA

Attend a program, discussion forum or Interest Group Meeting, online or in person Join an ASCLA committee:

Volunteer form: http://www.asclavolunteers Committee list: http://www.ala.org/ascladivisioncommittees

Nominate someone (even yourself) for an award:

http://www.ala.org/ascla/asclaawards/default

Run for office

Contact Nominating Committee or email ASCLA staff

Vote!

Your vote is vital in the annual ALA / ASCLA elections

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Many thanks to the ASCLA staff!

Susan Hornung, Executive Director

Responsible for: Budget & policy matters, governance and board relations, administration, grants.

Jennifer Cross, Web Services Manager

Responsible for: Website & blog updates, content management, communications, online courses, publications.

Melissa Tracy, Marketing & Programs Specialist

Responsible for: Meetings, marketing and promotions, conference programs & activities, awards, CE programs and Smart Investing program support.

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Thank You For Watching!