Top Ten Reasons to Join ALA

27

Click here to load reader

description

Learn about the Top Ten reasons to join ALA, as reported by over 9,000 of our members in a recent survey, and see how you can help make a difference, too, for libraries.

Transcript of Top Ten Reasons to Join ALA

Page 1: Top Ten Reasons to Join ALA

ww.ala.org

Page 2: Top Ten Reasons to Join ALA

www.ala.org

The "Top Ten" Reasons for Joining the American Library Association

The "Top Ten" Reasons for Joining the American Library Association

Page 3: Top Ten Reasons to Join ALA

www.ala.org

What ALA does for our members, their libraries, and the public we

serve.

What ALA does for our members, their libraries, and the public we

serve.

Page 4: Top Ten Reasons to Join ALA

ALA analyzes government policy in areas such as copyright and supports legislation promoting access to information.

Policy AnalysisPolicy Analysis

ala.org

Page 5: Top Ten Reasons to Join ALA

• ALA member committees represent library interests in state and federal contexts.

Policy AnalysisPolicy Analysis

ala.org

Page 6: Top Ten Reasons to Join ALA

ala.org

ALA works to increase the visibility of libraries, library workers and library issues.

Public AwarenessPublic Awareness and Media Relationsand Media Relations

Page 7: Top Ten Reasons to Join ALA

ala.org

This includes an ongoing public awareness campaign that communicates the value of libraries and library staff and provides tools and materials needed to promote the library’s message on a national basis and in the local community.

Public AwarenessPublic Awareness and Media Relationsand Media Relations

Page 8: Top Ten Reasons to Join ALA

ALA’s eleven divisions and 17 round tables focus on specific types of libraries and specific types of library activities and provide members with information and services tailored to their needs.

Divisions and Round TablesDivisions and Round Tables

ala.org

Page 9: Top Ten Reasons to Join ALA

• You can make professional and personal connections that last a lifetime – through ALA membership.

ala.org

Divisions and Round TablesDivisions and Round Tables

Page 10: Top Ten Reasons to Join ALA

ALA provides opportunities to interact with professional colleagues electronically or face-to-face so they can share knowledge and best practices to advance the profession.

NetworkingNetworking

ala.org

Page 11: Top Ten Reasons to Join ALA

• Members like you are leaders in sharing new ideas through publications, conference presentations and through ALA Connect, our social network.

NetworkingNetworking

ala.org

Page 12: Top Ten Reasons to Join ALA

ALA’s website provides ready access to ALA news, information, and tools and services.

WebsiteWebsite

ala.org

Page 13: Top Ten Reasons to Join ALA

• Over 150 blogs, wikis and social media/outreach pages are built by members for members and the public.

WebsiteWebsite

ala.org

Page 14: Top Ten Reasons to Join ALA

ALA develops standards and guidelines designed to improve library service.

StandardsStandards

ala.org

Page 15: Top Ten Reasons to Join ALA

• Be a part of setting the standards that impact services and outcomes across all library types.

StandardsStandards

ala.org

Page 16: Top Ten Reasons to Join ALA

ALA promotes and defends intellectual freedom in libraries at the local, state and federal levels.

Intellectual FreedomIntellectual Freedom

ala.org

Page 17: Top Ten Reasons to Join ALA

• Librarians have always been defenders of these rights.

Intellectual FreedomIntellectual Freedom

ala.org

Page 18: Top Ten Reasons to Join ALA

• ALA members are active in the fight for these freedoms.

Intellectual FreedomIntellectual Freedom

ala.org

Page 19: Top Ten Reasons to Join ALA

ALA provides continuing education in a variety of formats and venues, including conferences, workshops, institutes, teleconferences and web courses.

Continuing EducationContinuing Education

ala.org

Page 20: Top Ten Reasons to Join ALA

• Come to learn, or bring your knowledge, skills and enthusiasm as a CE instructor.

Continuing EducationContinuing Education

ala.org

Page 21: Top Ten Reasons to Join ALA

ALA offers an accreditation program that provides assurance that graduate programs in library and information studies meet approved standards of quality.

AccreditationAccreditation

ala.org

Page 22: Top Ten Reasons to Join ALA

• Member reviewers ensure that the next generation of librarians and school librarians are ready for new challenges.

AccreditationAccreditation

ala.org

Page 23: Top Ten Reasons to Join ALA

ALA works to increase federal funding for libraries and works to promote state and federal legislation of benefit to libraries and library users.

Legislative AdvocacyLegislative Advocacy

ala.org

Page 24: Top Ten Reasons to Join ALA

• Members like you make the difference in D.C. Help tell Congress about the value of libraries in our society.

Legislative AdvocacyLegislative Advocacy

ala.org

Page 25: Top Ten Reasons to Join ALA

Join ALA today and participate in these important initiatives:

Join ALA today and participate in these important initiatives:

ala.org

Members have a unique chance through ALA to make a difference - personally and professionally.

Visit www.ala.org/join to get started today.

Page 26: Top Ten Reasons to Join ALA

The "Top Ten" Reasons for Joining ALA

The "Top Ten" Reasons for Joining ALA

10. Policy Analysis

9. Public Awareness and Media Relations

8. Divisions and Round Tables

7. Networking

6. Website Resources

5. Standards

4. Intellectual Freedom

3. Continuing Education

2. Accreditation

1. Legislative Advocacy

ala.org

Page 27: Top Ten Reasons to Join ALA

www.ala.org