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ASCLA

Saturday, January 24
8-10 A.M.
ASCLA Board of Directors I
This is an open meeting and a good place to get an overview of ASCLA, as officers, section chairs, and committee chairs give reports.

10:30 A.M.-noon
ASCLA Leadership Session
This is a must-do session for new and continuing unit leaders in ASCLA, including division, section, and committee officers.

1:30-3:30 P.M.
ASCLA All-Committee Meeting
Essential for all current committee members and a great place to get involved if you new and interested in the work of ASCLA.

ASCLA Membership Committee
This meeting is the place where membership recruitment and promotion ideas are considered and implemented.  The Membership and Promotion committee develops recruitment campaigns,  coordinates membership activities and keeps the ASCLA board and ALA Membership Task Force apprised of membership activities.

ASCLA Standards Review Committee
Meets to direct the development of standards and guidelines appropriate to the institutions and activities represented in ASCLA; to review and forward with recommendations for action by the ASCLA Board of Directors on standards and guidelines developed by standards subcommittees; to appoint, in consultation with appropriate units, subcommittees to develop specified standards and guidelines; to maintain constant communications with the ALA Standards Committee relative to policy and formatting and to seek approval by the ALA Standards Committee on these matters prior to ASCLA Board adoption of standards and guidelines; to maintain continuous study for currency and relevance of existing standards and guidelines appropriate to the institutions and activities represented in ASCLA; to maintain liaison with other divisions of ALA in all matters pertaining to standards; to maintain liaison with other standard-setting agencies and closely related professional organizations for consistency in standard setting on the part of all concerned.

ASCLA Awards Committee
Meets to work on administration and publication of the awards presented in the name of ASCLA; to review periodically the appropriateness of existing ASCLA awards; to make recommendations to the ASCLA Board of Directors with respect to proposed new ASCLA awards; to modify, eliminate, or suspend existing awards when necessary.

4-5:30 P.M.
ASCLA Executive Committee
Officers of ASCLA meet to set priorities and agendas.

Accessibility Assembly
The Accessibility Assembly works to advance ALA’s continuing commitment to diversity and to accessibility of library and information services for all, including people with physical, sensory or mental disabilities, as reflected in the ALA policy on “Library Services to People with Disabilities” (54.3.2); to facilitate communication among ALA units, members and affiliated groups regarding issues such as equitable access to programs, services, collections, and facilities for library users with disabilities, employment of people with disabilities, and library accessibility policies; to encourage manufactures and vendors to develop library products and materials using the principles of universal design; to advance optimal accessibility of ALA services and programs; to develop and promote strategies for the recruitment of people with disabilities into the library and information science profession; and to advance coordination and cooperation of efforts within ALA and the profession to meet the challenges of providing access to all.

Sunday, January 25
9-midnight
ASCLA/COSLA Reception
The best place to meet and greet, fueled by great desserts and a cash bar.

Monday, January 26
2-6 P.M.
ASCLA Board of Directors II
The Board continues to hear reports and make decisions. This is the best board meeting for hearing about impending Council votes, what’s up at the ALA Washington Office, and all the other initiatives and decisions pertinent to ASCLA.

ICAN (InterLibrary Cooperation & Networking Section)
Saturday, January 24
8-10:00 A.M.
ICAN All Committee Meeting
Essential for all current committee members and a great place to get involved if you new and interested in the work of ICAN.

4-5:30 P.M.
Collaborative Digitization Discussion Group

Sunday, January 25
8-10:00 A.M.
Physical Delivery Discussion Group

10:30 A.M.-noon
Interlibrary Cooperation Discussion Group
Provides a forum for discussion of interests in interlibrary cooperation and the statewide development of library service, emphasizing the interdependence of all types of libraries.

4-5:30 P.M.
Consortium Management Discussion Group

Monday, January 26
8-10:00 A.M.
ICAN Executive Board
Officers of ICAN meet to set priorities and agendas.

10:30 A.M.-noon
Virtual Library Discussion Group
Provides a forum for discussion of library services that can be provided in an electronic format; to provide an opportunity to discuss cutting edge pilot projects as well as established services that promote a 24/7 library that is accessible anytime, anywhere.

ILEX (Independent Librarian’s Exchange Section)
Saturday, January 24
4-5:30 P.M.
ILEX Executive Committee Meeting
Officers of ILEX meet to set priorities and agendas.


LSSPS (Libraries Serving Special Populations Section)
Saturday, January 24
1:30-3:30 P.M.
Francis Joseph Campbell Award Committee
Meets to select a person who has made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of library service for the blind and physically handicapped to receive the Francis Joseph Campbell citation and medal.

Sunday, January 25
1:30-3:30 P.M.
LSSPS All-Forums Meeting
Essential for all current forum members and a great place to get involved if you new and interested in the work of LSSPS.

4-5:30 P.M.
LSSPS Executive Committee Meeting
Officers of LSSPS meet to set priorities and agendas.

SLAS (State Library Agency Section)
Saturday, January 24
1:30-3:30 P.M.
State Library Consultants Discussion Group

Sunday, January 25
10:30-12 P.M.
LSTA Coordinators Discussion Group

4-5:30 P.M.
Youth Services Consultants Discussion Group
To provide a forum for persons concerned with statewide service to children and young people.

SLAS Board Meeting