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The Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA) has announced a new strategic plan to guide the organization in its planning, activities, and initiatives. The strategic plan includes the organization’s mission, vision, strategic priorities, goals, and key objectives.
Read all about it here: http://www.ala.org/ascla/asclaourassoc/asclastratplan
The Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies wants to share your story! Our Spring Issue of Interface is going to highlight the great work that State Libraries do to help transform and strengthen our communities. We are looking for stories related to:
If you would like to submit a story for this issue, please email Christina Wray at ccwray@indiana.edu by February 19, 2016 with your story title and a brief description. Story submissions are due by March 15, 2016. Ideally, stories will be 400+ words, however if you have something to share that isn’t quite that long, please contact Christina.
Submit by March 8, 2016
Access the online course submission form here.
Download this PDF of the online course form to help you prepare your submission.
ASCLA invites ALA members who are subject matter experts and experienced librarians with knowledge of interest to ASCLA members, to submit proposals for ASCLA online learning to be presented between April 2016 and August 2016, as a part of ASCLA’s outstanding online learning offerings. See the list of suggested hot topics below. All proposals must be submitted electronically.
ASCLA members include, but are not limited to:
What courses are we currently offering? Check them out at the ASCLA online learning webpage.
Webinar presenters and online learning instructors are compensated for their work and will receive training and support for Adobe Connect, the webinar technology platform used by the division.
Proposal topics for courses and webinars may include, but are not limited to the following:
Questions about submissions or about ASCLA’s online learning programs should be sent to Andrea Hill, ASCLA web manager and primary online learning contact at ahill@ala.org
ASCLA announced a new and reduced price for its 2016 full size calendar. Calendar cost is $10.00 and 100 percent of the proceeds go directly to ASCLA. There is a limited amount, so those interested should make their purchase today. You can help support ASCLA’s mission by purchasing calendars here. Photo shoots took place at some of the most beautiful libraries in Chicago, such as the Pritzker Military Museum and Library, Chicago Public Library-Harold Washington Library Center, Newberry Library, and American Library Association Library. After taking hundreds of photos, only a select few were specially chosen for ASCLA’s very first fundraising calendar.
ASCLA announced a new and reduced price for its 2016 full size calendar. Calendar cost is $14.40 for ALA members, $16.00 for Non-members and 100 percent of the proceeds go directly to ASCLA. There is a limited amount, so those interested should make their purchase today. You can help support ASCLA’s mission by purchasing calendars here. Photo shoots took place at some of the most beautiful libraries in Chicago, such as the Pritzker Military Museum and Library, Chicago Public Library-Harold Washington Library Center, Newberry Library, and American Library Association Library. After taking hundreds of photos, only a select few were specially chosen for ASCLA’s very first fundraising calendar.
The Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies, (ASCLA) announces their newest fundraiser, a 2016 full size calendar, which highlights the spectacular Chicago Libraries, as well as the mission ASCLA proudly serves. ASCLA, may be the smallest division of the American Library Association, but certainly the mightiest and leader in innovation, committed to enriching services, resources and providing information to those who work with people with disabilities and special needs.
Amy Stieve, Chicago’s very own, volunteered her photographic and design services. Photo shoots took place at some of the most beautiful libraries in Chicago, such as the Pritzker Military Museum and Library, Chicago Public Library-Harold Washington Library Center, Newberry Library, and American Library Association Library. After taking hundreds of photos, only a select few were specially chosen for ASCLA’s very first fundraising calendar. Calendar cost is $25.19 for ALA members, $27.99 for Non-members and 100% of the proceeds go directly to ASCLA. Whether you are “kicking off” your holiday shopping or making that last minute purchase, this purchase is for a great cause. There is a limited amount, so those interested should make their purchase today. You can help support ASCLA’s mission by purchasing calendars here.
ASCLA, is a diverse organization of librarians and support staff who work in academic and public libraries, state agencies/libraries, special libraries such as prison libraries and libraries serving people with disabilities, and library cooperatives, as well as those who are consultants and self-employed. Not an ASCLA member, but interested in discounted registration rates on conference, ASCLA preconferences and other ASCLA events? Join, renew or add ASCLA to your ALA membership at www.ala.org/membership.
Board of Directors Meeting I and II
ASCLA Board of Director meetings are open and any individual registered for the Midwinter Meeting may sit in on the meetings. The meeting’s topics are set aside for visitors and board members to use as an ‘open forum’ where anyone can share information, ask questions, etc. The agenda and documents are completed prior to the conference. Anyone interested in viewing the agenda for the meeting, as well as the documents that accompany the agenda items, may view or download them from ALA Connect. If you or your constituency develops a document for board consideration, please give it to the ASCLA staff at least two hours before a board meeting. Hope to see you there!
Leadership Session – Special Guest, Stephanie Capparell
Saturday, January 9, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, room 205 B
All members are invited to join us for a riveting discussion with Stephanie Capparell, coauthor of the international bestseller Shackleton’s Way.
Revision of Standards Meeting I, II* & III
Finance and Planning / All-Committee Meeting
Saturday, January 9, 3:00 – 5:30 p.m. Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, room 254 A
Meeting to review, recommend and plan goals, objectives, and priorities for the division as they relate to the ASCLA’s budgetary matters.
Interest groups and committee meetings scheduled during All Committee:
Various Committee & Interest Group Meetings
Friday, January 8
Saturday, January 9
Sunday, January 10
Leadership Session – Special Guest, Stephanie Capparell
All members are invited to join us for a riveting discussion with Stephanie Capparell, coauthor of the international bestseller, Shackleton’s Way.
Saturday, January 9, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, room 205 B
ASCLA / COSLA Happy Hour
Open to all current ASCLA members, students, friends of ASCLA and those meeting attendees interested in learning more about the association and networking with peers.
Friday, January 8, 7- 8 p.m.
Westin Boston Waterfront, Birch Bar
Sponsored by the Association of the Library Consultants Interest Group of ASCLA.
Read more. Purchase a ticket.
Friday, January 8, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, room 155
*Sustainable Staff Development: 5 Steps to Create a Culture of Learning
Ticket Purchase Required
ASCLA’s interactive half day workshop addresses the ongoing need that all libraries face to encourage professional development and growth amongst staff.
Sponsored by the State Library Development Interest Group of ASCLA.
Read more. Register here.
Friday, January 8, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, room 156 C
*You do not need to register for the 2016 Midwinter Meeting in order to purchase a ticket for this event! Select “Ticketed Events and Institutes Only” as your registration type to buy tickets for just this event. Register now