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American Library Association (ALA)
Graduate School of Library and Information Science
University of Illinois at Urbana – ChampaignStudent Chapter Presentation
February 24, 2011Lorelle R. Swader, MLS, MA, CAE
Director – ALA Office for Human Resource Development & Recruitment (HRDR)
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Today’s Presentation………
Introduction Overview of Professional Associations Library Associations ALA Overview & Structure HRDR Overview & Resources Networking Opportunities Conference Overview Student Resources Q & A
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Speaker’s Background
BA - (Speech Communication) & MLS – Indiana University
MA – (Communications & Training) Governors State University
Career Path – Academic, Law, Special and Public Libraries
ALAHRDR
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What are associations??? “In general, an association is a group of
persons banded together for a specific purpose.” They are organizations that people voluntarily join because they want to work together on a common cause or interest.
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How do they benefit their members????? Education / professional development Information, research, statistics Standards, codes of ethics, certification Forum (face to face or virtual) to discuss
common problems and solutions Service / mission oriented – volunteerism and
community service Provide a community, network, “home”,
identity, participation
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What are the major library associations? State groups – Illinois Library Association
(ILA) Specialty national groups – (AALL, MLA, SLA
and ALA) International groups - IFLA Ethnic groups – (BCALA, REFORMA, CALA,
APALA and AILA) Organizational groups – (ULC and ARL) Others – (SAA, Beta Phi Mu)
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ALA Overview
Founded in 1876 Over 60,000 Members Washington Office Allied Professional Association (ALA-
APA)
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MissionThe Mission of the American Library
Association is to provide leadership for the development, promotion and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all.
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Vision
ALA is the leading advocate for:The value of libraries and librarians in
connecting people to recorded knowledge in all forms.
The public's right to a free and open information society.
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Key Action Areas Which Serve as Guiding Principles
Diversity Equitable Access to Information and Library
Services Intellectual Freedom Literacy Education & Lifelong Learning Advocacy for Libraries and the Profession Organizational Excellence
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The Association represents all types if libraries and members
AcademicPublicSchool (K-12)SpecialState
LibrariansSupport StaffTrusteesFriendsPublishersAuthors Institutions
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ALA Structure
11 Divisions 19 Round Tables 16 Offices 57 Chapters 28 Affiliates
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ALA DivisionsType of Library ACRL – Academic PLA – Public AASL – School ASCLA – Specialized
and Cooperative Agencies
Type of Function ALSC – Children Ser. YALSA – Young Adults LLAMA – Management LITA – Technology RUSA – Reference Ser. ALCTS – Technical
Services ALTAFF – Trustees,
Advocates, Friends & Foundations
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ALA Round Tables 19 Additional membership Groups For individuals in the same field of study, but
NOT represented in a Division
Some of the Specialties Represented: Social Responsibilities, Intellectual Freedom, International Relations, Government Documents, Library Instruction, Research, History, Retired Members and Support Staff.
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HRDR Mission FocusEducation and professional
development Recruitment of a diverse workforce Human Resource Management
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HRDR ResourcesCareer Development Programs ALA Scholarship ProgramALA JobLIST Placement CenterEmerging Leaders Program
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Midwinter MeetingMid-year Business Meeting of the
Association’s officers and leadersOccurs in January or FebruarySome “pre” institutes and workshops,
but minimal continuing educationAttendance is about 10,000 to 15,000
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Annual ConferenceProfessional Development Offerings Occurs in June or JulyWorld’s Largest Library ExhibitsAwards and RecognitionSpecial Events Inauguration of New Officers Attendance is about 20,000 to 28,000
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Student Networking Opportunities
Student ChaptersStudent MembershipsNew Members Round Table (NMRT)Emerging Leaders ProgramALA ConferencesDivision National Conferences
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Student Resources Student Members Wiki -
http://wikis.ala.org/students/index.php/Main_Page Chapter Relations Office – www.ala.org/cro New Members Round Table (NMRT) –
www.ala.org/nmrt ALA – www.ala.org HRDR – www.ala.org/hrdr ALA Scholarship Program –
www.ala.org/scholarships ALA JobList – www.joblist.ala.org
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Important Staff Contacts and Website Links
Student Membership Questions: Don Wood – [email protected]
NMRT or ALA Scholarship Program Questions: Kimberly Sanders – [email protected]
Placement Center/JobList/Emerging Leaders Questions: Beatrice Calvin - [email protected]
ALA/HRDR Questions: Lorelle Swader – [email protected]
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Questions???
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Thanks for Inviting me to speak!!!