The new ASCLA is so many good things: fun, kind, networking, innovative-thinking, and full of futurists just to name a few. ASCLA also has the best mission at ALA! Our new interest groups are a force for this new energy–volunteer for ASCLA and participate in our interest groups! Did you know that the Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies, as a small and mighty division of ALA, has excellent opportunities for you to become involved? There’s lots of room in our leadership ranks for you to collaborate, contribute and become a champion.   As an ASCLA volunteer, you will: Support our advocacy efforts on behalf of the libraries, librarians and library users our members serve, including incarcerated adults and youth; the blind, deaf and hard of hearing; those with learning disabilities and other special populations. Make direct contributions to the quest for equitable access to information and library services for all library users. Participate in the development of online learning, conference programming, workshops, and other continuing education opportunities. Help cultivate interest groups that represent the diverse interests of our membership. Be a leader! It’s a great way to network with other influential colleagues and to gain valuable leadership experience. … Continue reading Volunteers Wanted