Spring 2016
Special Issue: State Agencies

Special Issue: State Agencies

In this issue of Interface we are highlighting some of the great work done by our state library partners!  Karen Balsen from the New York State Library shares how they are partnering with local libraries to improve early literacy skills. Ryanne Cooper, from the New Mexico State Library, gives us an update on the New...
A Message from our President

A Message from our President

Greetings ASCLA! We are inundated daily with election rhetoric during this primary and caucus season.  I am going to ask for your indulgence to encourage you to complete your ALA ballot, your ASCLA ballot in particular.  ASCLA has a slate of dedicated volunteers who have agreed to run for positions this year and further the...
Ready to Read at New York Libraries: Positioning Public Libraries as Early Learning Hubs in Local Communities

Ready to Read at New York Libraries: Positioning Public Libraries as Early Learning Hubs in Local Communities

by Karen Balsen Families in communities large and small across New York State face a multitude of challenges in preparing their children to succeed in the school years ahead.  Public libraries are already serving many of these families. However, to truly serve as centers for early learning, public libraries need staff with the skills, expertise...
Tribal Libraries Program at the New Mexico State Library

Tribal Libraries Program at the New Mexico State Library

By: Ryanne Cooper   The New Mexico State Library serves and supports 18 tribal libraries in New Mexico through its Tribal Libraries Program (TLP). For almost 20 years, the TLP has been providing continuing educational opportunities, funding, leadership, and consulting services to library directors and staff that serve the indigenous Pueblo & Apache tribes of...
State Library Agencies: Serving the Public in Many Ways

State Library Agencies: Serving the Public in Many Ways

by  Eugene Hainer,  Colorado State Library   There is an old adage about State Library agencies; if you’ve seen one, then you’ve seen one. The reason for this is that states have many ways of organizing and providing the services under the broad umbrella term of “State Library” and variations thereof. No two are truly alike....