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ASGCLA 101 Presentation 2019

ASGCLA 101 Presentation 2019. ASGCLA’s Mission.

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ASGCLA 101 Presentation 2019

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  1. ASGCLA 101 Presentation 2019

  2. ASGCLA’s Mission Enhancing the effectiveness of library service by advocating for and providing high quality networking, enrichment, and educational opportunities for its diverse members, who represent state library agencies, federal libraries, armed forces libraries, specialized libraries, library cooperatives and networks, library consultants, and others.

  3. ASGCLA’s Vision “The premier destination for ALA members to find information about and build capacity to serve [our populations].” Advocacy Information Policy Professional Leadership & Development Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

  4. ASGCLA’S History In 1977, two ALA Divisions merged to form ASCLA: • The American Association of State Library Agencies (founded 1957) • The Health and Rehabilitative Library Services Division (founded 1956 as the Assoc. of Hospital and Institution Libraries) The Independent Librarians Exchange Round Table (ILERT) merged with ASCLA in 1998. The Federal and Armed Forces Libraries Round Table (FAFLRT) merged to form ASGCLA in 2018.

  5. A Home for Many ASGCLA is the most multifaceted division of ALA and the premier national association for: • State libraries and state library staff • Federal and armed forces libraries and librarians • Library cooperatives and staff • Library consultants and independentlibrarians • Libraries and library staff serving specialized populations, including people with disabilities and people who are incarcerated or detained

  6. Who We Are…1 State library agencies, including state library staff and consultants – organizations created or authorized by the state government to promote library services in the state.

  7. Who We Are…2 Federal and Armed Forces Libraries – libraries and their staff serving federal agencies, including regional offices, research facilities, and military base libraries.

  8. Who We Are…3 Library networks and cooperatives and their staff – organizations of one or more types of libraries (academic, public, special, or school) to collaborate to maximize funds available for provision of library services to all people.

  9. Who We Are…4 Consultants, independent or contract librarians, as well as those who work outside of traditional library settings.

  10. Who We Are…5 Librarians, library agencies, and staff serving people with disabilities such as those with sensory, physical, health, or behavioral conditions.

  11. Who We Are…6 • Tribal Librarians • Prison Librarians • Public Health Librarians • …and growing!

  12. ASGCLA's Values • Access to library services and information for all • Professional growth • Librarians and staff as educators • Unique contributions by all

  13. Our Promise to You • Members First • Best national peer network • Speaking up for universal access • Leadership and professionaldevelopment opportunities • Relevant, timely, useful information

  14. ALA ASGCLA (One of 11 ALA Divisions) ASGCLA Committees ASGCLA Interest Groups Organizational Chart Board of Directors

  15. Which is right for you?

  16. ASGCLA Interest Groups • Conference programs • Webinars and online courses • Discussion forums • Social gatherings, networking Publish! • Standards, books, codes of ethics • Online tutorials, tip sheets • Write for e-newsletter

  17. ASGCLA Committees • Propose ideas and new initiatives • Maintain website, standards, materials • Set policies and procedures • Organize and manage events

  18. 1000 ASGCLA members Represents academic, public, government, school, corporate, and special libraries ~100 member leaders (10%) Numerous volunteer opportunities Member Impact

  19. ASGCLA Awards • ASGCLA / Keystone Library Automation System (KLAS) / National Organization on Disability (NOD) Award • ASGCLA Exceptional Service Award • ASGCLA Leadership & Professional Achievement Award • Cathleen Bourdon Service Award • Federal Achievement Award • Federal Rising Stars Initiative Award • Francis Joseph Campbell Award

  20. Mentoring Program • Founded by Membership Committee • 7 Mentor-Mentee Matches in 2018 • 8 Matches for 2019-2020 Cohort Mentoring Luncheon in NOLA, June 2018

  21. Signature Events Annual Conference • ASGCLA Awards & Networking Breakfast • ASGCLA 101 • ASGCLA President’s Program Midwinter Meeting • Informal Happy Hour • ASGCLA Leadership Session

  22. ASGCLADirect.orgGet the latest news, tools, and resources, upcoming events, and more!

  23. Learn with ASGCLA • Conference Programming • Discussion Groups • Webinars and Online Courses • Professional Tools on ASGCLADirect.org

  24. Whole Person Librarianship: Social Work Concepts for Holistic Patron Services (Sept. 2019) The Prison Library as an Agent of Rehabilitative Change (Oct. 2019) Library Services for People Living with Alzheimer's (Oct. 2019) AccessAbility Academy (Year-Round Webcast) Upcoming Online Learning

  25. Connect with Members Networking Opportunities: • Awards Reception • Midwinter Happy Hour • Meetings, IGs, ASGCLA 101…anytime! Share your experience: • Submit news to ASGCLA Direct • IG Listservs • ALA Connect • Twitter: @ala_asgcla

  26. Participate in ASGCLA • Attend | Join | Nominate | Run | Vote

  27. Jeannette Smithee Executive Director Administration & budgetOversees Board of Directors & electionsMembership inquiriesPolicies & procedures Ninah Moore Program Officer—Continuing Ed. Conference scheduling for Midwinter & AnnualManages virtual meetings & teleconferences Oversees webinars & online courses Thanks to our ASGCLA staff!

  28. Shuntai Sykes Membership & Programs Specialist Division & committee membership Updates & reportsMonitors listserv membershipSupports Achievement Awards & Mentoring Program Melissa Vanyek Marketing Communication & Web Services Coordinator Marketing & communications messagingManages social mediaUpdates websitesSupports CONNECT groups & online forums Thanks to our ASGCLA staff, 2!

  29. Thank youfor coming! Image Credits: Slide 7: Library of Congress. Photograph. Britannica ImageQuest, Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 May 2016. quest.eb.com/search/139_1900686/1/139_1900686/cite. Accessed 13 Jun 2019. Slide 10: Disability. Photography. Britannica ImageQuest, Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 May 2016. quest.eb.com/search/158_2474251/1/158_2474251/cite. Accessed 13 Jun 2019. All event photos and stock footage were provided by the ASGCLA Office

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