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Learning About Library Associations: Canadian School Libraries Association

Library science is an enormous field, home to every interest you could imagine! This means that there are many organizations out there for you to join, in order to connect with other people who share your professional interests.

So even if you work alone in your library, there are other people out there doing work similar to yours! Each week we will highlight a different library association for you to learn more about, and depending on your work, potentially join! You can also check out our page dedicated to Library Associations.

This week we will take a look at the Canadian School Libraries Association. This organization “connects school library practitioners and educators across Canada in the collaborative pursuit of delivering exemplary practices reflective of current professional school library learning commons standards.”

CSL is “dedicated to professional research and development in the field of the school library learning commons in Canada.”

They publish the Canadian School Library Journal and their Spring 2018 issue is now available. Check out their articles about the importance of digital literacy in the era of fake news or how to incorporate Breakout activities into your library.

CSL has this cool postcard (you know we are fans of postcards at CMLE) that can be downloaded and shared with individuals and stakeholders curious about the resources available. Some of these resources include studies on the impact of school libraries, information regarding several national projects involving school libraries taking place across Canada, and some excellent materials targeted at school administrators.

You can learn more about the Canadian Library Association on their History page!

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Learning About Library Associations: Association of Research Libraries

Library science is an enormous field, home to every interest you could imagine! This means that there are many organizations out there for you to join, in order to connect with other people who share your professional interests.

So even if you work alone in your library, there are other people out there doing work similar to yours! Each week we will highlight a different library association for you to learn more about, and depending on your work, potentially join! You can also check out our page dedicated to Library Associations.

This week let’s take a look at the Association of Research Libraries (ARL). ARL is an “organization of 125 research libraries at comprehensive, research institutions in Canada and the US that share similar research missions, aspirations, and achievements.” You can check out a cool map of all their member institutions here.

ARL has several different focus areas that come from their Strategic Framework that works to support their mission and the current needs of members. Some of these focus areas include: Accessibility, Open Scholarship, and Telecommunications Policies.

Stay up-to-date with ARL News, check out some Advocacy and Public Policy Updates, browse a few of ARL’s blogs, or look ahead with ARL’s future projects. Or take a look at their Upcoming Events page!

There are tons of benefits that come with becoming a member of ARL. Read about them all here! Want your institution to join? Learn about membership procedures here.

 

 

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Learning About Library Associations: Utah Educational Library Media Association

Library science is an enormous field, home to every interest you could imagine! This means that there are many organizations out there for you to join, in order to connect with other people who share your professional interests.

So even if you work alone in your library, there are other people out there doing work similar to yours! Each week we will highlight a different library association for you to learn more about, and depending on your work, potentially join! You can also check out our page dedicated to Library Associations.

This week we will learn about the  Utah Educational Library Media Association (UELMA). Even though they are located in Utah, this organization has a lot in common with many of our members, since they focus on school libraries and media centers!

UELMA’s mission is “to provide professional support, leadership, and enrichment for school library media personnel and those who support library programs.”

UELMA does have an annual conference, held this year in March. Each year the conference features a Service Project, and this year they raised money to help the Delta North Elementary School with their shelving and storage issues. Read more about this great project here!

Their website has lots of great resources. You can download their newsletter to stay on top of current events. They have this list of UELMA approved vendors. Learn about the Utah Core Standards. Or check out their book review site especially for school librarians!

Learn more about membership to UELMA here.

 

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Learning about Library Associations: US Agricultural Information Network

Library science is an enormous field, home to every interest you could imagine! This means that there are many organizations out there for you to join, in order to connect with other people who share your professional interests.

So even if you work alone in your library, there are other people out there doing work similar to yours! Each week we will highlight a different library association for you to learn more about, and depending on your work, potentially join! You can also check out our page dedicated to Library Associations.

This week we will look at the United States Agricultural Information Network (USAIN). This purpose of this organization is to connect librarians and other information professionals working in agriculture.

USAIN provides members with a conference every other year (it’s actually taking place right now, in Pullman, Washington!), committees, interest groups, professional development, publication digitization, and access to research information and data.

Their website features current organization news stories, a page that describes their Action Plan, links that are useful for agricultural librarians, and resources for librarians in developing countries.

Learn more about becoming a member of the United States Agricultural Information Network on their membership page. Subscribe to their listserv here.

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Learning About Library Associations: USA Toy Library Association

Library science is an enormous field, home to every interest you could imagine! This means that there are many organizations out there for you to join, in order to connect with other people who share your professional interests.

So even if you work alone in your library, there are other people out there doing work similar to yours! Each week we will highlight a different library association for you to learn more about, and depending on your work, potentially join! You can also check out our page dedicated to Library Associations.

This week let’s learn about a great organization: the USA Toy Library Association (USATLA). They are a member of the International Toy Library Association and provide tons of services and resources to librarians and others working in the field of Early Childhood. According to their website, these resources include:

  • Meetings and one-on-one experiences with other professionals in the field of play, including toy librarians, child therapists, teachers, librarians, toy makers, parents and medical professionals. Regional, national and international conferences provide occasions for dialogue and opportunities to build lasting professional relationships.

• Practical advice and information. USATLA brings you up-to-date information on toys, especially those that carry the most play value. USATLA distributes information on toy repair and discounts. We provide research material on play, toys and early learning. We offer books on play, good toys and how to establish and maintain toy libraries in a variety of settings.

• Educational and promotional materials that help individuals and organizations start and promote toy libraries, understand more about resources necessary to create valuable play environments, and provide quality toys. 

USATLA has their educational conference coming up in October 2018 with the theme “Play More, Stress Less: How Play Encourages Social – Emotional Development at All Ages.”

Take a look at their Toy Library News or stay informed and read up on the Child’s Play newsletter.

Learn more about membership to USATLA by checking out their membership page!