ASCLA is looking for volunteers!
Interested in meeting new people? ASCLA’s committees are a great way to get involved at the national level and make an impact, while having lots of fun. You can participate even if you can’t attend conferences; ALA’s online community, ALA Connect, and other tools offered by the division make virtual participation easy and engaging. Below is...
2015 ASCLA Emerging Leader
We are pleased to announce that ASCLA will be sponsoring Sara Ahmed for the 2015 Emerging Leaders Cohort! Ahmed is currently a part time supervisor and library assistant at Drexel University’s Hahnemann Library in Center City, Philadelphia. The Emerging Leaders program enables newer librarians from across the country to participate in workgroups, network with peers,...
Consultant’s Networking Luncheon Canceled
The Library Consultant’s Interest Group (LCIG) regrets to say that it is not offering the popular Consultant’s Networking Luncheon at the ALA Midwinter meeting in Chicago. With the high (and ever rising) cost of local venues for the luncheon, LCIG has have decided to take a bit of a break to consider new strategies to bring you a program that has high...
Upcoming Online Professional Development Opportunities
ASCLA offers a variety of professional development opportunities online throughout the year. Currently we are offer two online courses: Improving Library Services to People with Disabilities. Library services to people with disabilities are provided by all levels of library staff. From the part-time aide charging out library materials to the library director determining policies, staff...
How has ASCLA impacted you?
Hello ASCLA Members! Have you participated in an ASCLA sponsored professional development event? Perhaps you have utilized ASCLA guidelines to better serve your community. If so, we would LOVE to hear from you! We are looking forward to featuring stories in future Interface editions which highlight how ASCLA impacts our work. If you are interested...