President's Note

President’s Note

by Michael Golrick What a year! But first, let’s celebrate at ALA in Chicago. On Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 10:00am we will have the ASCLA Achievement & Recognition Awards Ceremony         in the Hilton Chicago (Michigan Avenue) in the Williford C Room. There will be a breakfast provided. We are...
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Annual 2017 ASCLA Events

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Upcoming Professional Development

Upcoming Professional Development

Build Your Professional Brand and Get Published by Barbara Alvarez Tuesday, 9/5/2017 – Friday, 9/29/2017 This course is intended for librarians who want to share their library expertise through publications, including books, magazines, blogs and other media. The content in the course will help librarians develop their personal brand by leveraging their knowledge into writing...