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Welcome to the ASCLA Wiki! The [http://ala.org/ascla Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA)], a division of the [http://www.ala.org American Library Association], enhances the effectiveness of library service by providing networking, enrichment and educational opportunities for its diverse members, who represent state library agencies, libraries serving special populations, multitype library organizations and independent librarians.
 
Welcome to the ASCLA Wiki! The [http://ala.org/ascla Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA)], a division of the [http://www.ala.org American Library Association], enhances the effectiveness of library service by providing networking, enrichment and educational opportunities for its diverse members, who represent state library agencies, libraries serving special populations, multitype library organizations and independent librarians.
  
== Wiki Training at Anaheim ==
 
 
Louise Gruenberg will be holding a wiki training session on Monday, June 30, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM. In addition, she is hosting one-on-one or small group tech-help sessions at the Marriot or Hilton Starbucks. Attendees should bring their own laptops to the classes and, if possible, to the help sessions.
 
 
[http://alatechtraining.wufoo.com/forms/tech-classes-help-sessions/ Register for Wiki Training]
 
 
== ASCLA President's Program at Anaheim ==
 
 
The "ASCLA President's Program" supported by Keystone Library Automation Systems (KLAS) and Playaway will focus on Universal Design as it relates to Staffing needs, Building Design, and Collection Management. The program is on Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. at the Hilton Anaheim, California Pavilion C Room. KLAS is underwriting the speakers travel. Playaway will provide the coffee service. Immediately following, there will be the ASCLA Awards Presentation and ASCLA Business/Update meeting at the Hilton Anaheim, Pacific BR D. This is an opportunity for members to hear what is happening across the division as opposed to only knowing what's happening within their own section. Certificates of appreciation will be given to ASCLA Committee Chairs. This will give ASCLA members an opportunity to network and determine if there is committee work that they want to participate in.
 
 
== Getting Started Using the ASCLA Wiki ==
 
 
To prevent [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spam_(electronic) spam], most pages are protected and only registered users can make changes.  To register, please [http://ascla.ala.org/toolkit/index.php?title=Special:Userlogin&type=signup create an account].
 
 
* To learn some basic things about wikis, please visit the [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ] page, Wikipedia's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki Wiki] page to learn what a Wiki is, or visit [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents/Editing_Wikipedia Wikipedia's Fundamental Editing Guide] to learn how to add content.
 
 
* If you would like help using the wiki, please see the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents Wikipedia Help] page or the [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/MediaWiki_User's_Guide#For_editors User's Guide].
 
 
*Here are some [http://ascla.ala.org/toolkit/index.php?title=ASCLA_Ground_Rules Ground Rules] for using the ASCLA Wiki.
 
  
 
== Statement on Web Accessibility ==
 
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== ASCLA Topics ==
 
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'''Planning'''
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* [[ASCLA Business Plan FY 2007-2010]]
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* [http://www.ala.org/ala/ascla/asclaourassoc/asclastratplan/StrategicPlan2006_pdf Strategic Plan]
  
 
''' Annual and Midwinter Conference Information '''
 
''' Annual and Midwinter Conference Information '''
 
* [http://www.ala.org/ala/ascla/asclaevents/events.cfm ASCLA Events & Conference Information]
 
* [http://www.ala.org/ala/ascla/asclaevents/events.cfm ASCLA Events & Conference Information]
 
* [http://www.ala.org/ala/ascla/asclaevents/asclaannual/annualconference.cfm ASCLA at the 2008 Annual Conference] | [http://wikis.ala.org/annual2008/index.php/Annual_2008 ALA Annual 2008 Conference Wiki]
 
* [http://www.ala.org/ala/ascla/asclaevents/asclaannual/annualconference.cfm ASCLA at the 2008 Annual Conference] | [http://wikis.ala.org/annual2008/index.php/Annual_2008 ALA Annual 2008 Conference Wiki]
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''' Think Accessible Before You Buy '''
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The Accessibility for Electronic Media Ad Hoc Committee is pleased to present the first edition of [http://www.ala.org/ala/ascla/asclaprotools/thinkaccessible/default.cfm "Think Accessible Before You Buy: Questions to Ask to Ensure that the Electronic Resources Your Library Plans to Purchase are Accessible]. This guide has been compiled to help library service staff "think accessible" as they consider purchasing computer based electronic resources or internet services, and to advocate and promote equality of access for library patrons and staff with disabilities. The guide includes a glossary of commonly used terms associated with electronic resources and accessibility, as well as user friendly questions, considerations, examples, and checklists to help library staff evaluate if  computer based electronic resources or internet services are accessible for people with disabilities.
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Download the entire "Think Accessible Before You Buy" guide: [http://www.ala.org/ala/ascla/asclaprotools/thinkaccessible/thinkaccessible.pdf Think Accessible Before You Buy (Accessible PDF)] | [http://www.ala.org/ala/ascla/asclaprotools/thinkaccessible/thinkaccessible.doc Think Accessible Before You Buy (MS Word)]
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'''[[Accessibility to Library Databases and Other Online Library Resources for People with Disabilities]]'''

Latest revision as of 12:19, 6 January 2009

Welcome to the ASCLA Wiki! The Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA), a division of the American Library Association, enhances the effectiveness of library service by providing networking, enrichment and educational opportunities for its diverse members, who represent state library agencies, libraries serving special populations, multitype library organizations and independent librarians.


Statement on Web Accessibility

In accordance with ASCLA’s Vision Statement to provide leadership within ALA on making library services accessible to all, the ASCLA Wiki will adhere to web accessibility standards established by the World Wide Web Consortium’s Web Accessibility Initiative (W3C WAI), Section 508, and the United States Access Board. Web accessibility is a vital concern among members of ASCLA. Information posted to the ASCLA Wiki that is not compliant with these accessibility standards may be removed.

About ASCLA

The ASCLA Membership Wiki features key information about ASCLA, ASCLA Bylaws, ASCLA Events & Conference Information, Standards and Guidelines, Volunteering and becoming active within ASCLA, and much more helpful information about being a member of ASCLA.

ASCLA Divisional Committees & Discussion Groups

ASCLA Sections

ASCLA Topics

Planning

Annual and Midwinter Conference Information


Think Accessible Before You Buy

The Accessibility for Electronic Media Ad Hoc Committee is pleased to present the first edition of "Think Accessible Before You Buy: Questions to Ask to Ensure that the Electronic Resources Your Library Plans to Purchase are Accessible. This guide has been compiled to help library service staff "think accessible" as they consider purchasing computer based electronic resources or internet services, and to advocate and promote equality of access for library patrons and staff with disabilities. The guide includes a glossary of commonly used terms associated with electronic resources and accessibility, as well as user friendly questions, considerations, examples, and checklists to help library staff evaluate if computer based electronic resources or internet services are accessible for people with disabilities.

Download the entire "Think Accessible Before You Buy" guide: Think Accessible Before You Buy (Accessible PDF) | Think Accessible Before You Buy (MS Word)


Accessibility to Library Databases and Other Online Library Resources for People with Disabilities