American Library Association (ALA)www.ala.org
The object of the American Library Association shall be to promote library service and librarianship. The stated mission 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."
Publications: Constitution and Bylaws click on the link. http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/governance/constitution/index.cfm
Professional Development: The2009 Midwinter Meeting was held in Denver, CO, from Jan 23–28, 2009.
American Association of School Librarians (AASL)www.ala.org/aasl
A division of the American Library Association which is interested in the general improvement and extension of library/media services for children and young people in elementary and secondary schools as a means of strengthening the educational program.
Professional Development: Annual Conferences
Publications: Knowledge Quest and School Library Media Research
Association for Educational communications and Technology (AECT)www.aect.org
The mission of the AECT is to provide leadership in educational communications and technology by linking professionals holding a common interest in the use of technology and its application to the learning process.
Professional Development: 2009 AECT International Convention October 27-31, 2009 Galt House Hotel and Suites Louisville, Kentucky
Publications: Educational Technology Research and DevelopmentTeach Trend,
Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA)
The mission of the Young Adult Library Services Association is to advocate, promote and strengthen service to young adults as part of the continuum of total library service, and to support those who provide service to this population.
Professional Development: http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/profdev/professionaldevelopment.cfm
Publications: YALSA professional journal, Young Adult Library
Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)
The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) is the world's largest organization dedicated to the support and enhancement of library service to children. From creative programming and best practices to continuing education and professional connections—ALSC members are innovators in the field of children's library service.
Professional Development: The ALSC 2010 will be held at the Emory Conference Center, Atlanta, GA, September 23 - 25, 2010. The ALA 2009 Annual Conference will be held in Chicago, IL from July 9-15, 2009.
Publications: The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) offers a variety of publications and Internet 2.0 communication tools to support librarians in their daily work and to keep them connected with their colleagues
Library Leadership & Management Association (LLAMA)
The mission of the Library Leadership and Management Association is to encourage and nurture current and future library leaders, and to develop and promote outstanding leadership and management practices.
Professional: http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/llama/llamaevents/llamaevents.cfm
Publications: LL&M Online Quarterly Magazine
Library & Information Technology Association (LITA)
The Library and Information Technology Association is the leading organization reaching out across types of libraries to provide education and services for a broad membership. The membership includes new professionals, systems librarians, library administrators, library schools, vendors and anyone else interested in leading edge technology and applications for librarians and information providers. Programs are offered for everyone from absolute beginners to hi-tech professionals. Continuing education is provided through workshops, institutes, and an annual National Forum. Guidelines offering practical experience with various technologies are published regularly. The Information Technology and Libraries journal provides peer reviewed articles assuring the quality of this member benefit. Through LITA’s Web presence you will discover a variety of services addressing trends and practical applications.
Public Library Association (PLA)
PLA’s core purpose is to strengthen public libraries and their contribution to the communities they serve. PLA is a member-driven organization that exists to provide a diverse program of communication, publication, advocacy, continuing education, and programming for its members and others interested in the advancement of public library service.
Professional Development: PLA's 13th National Conference March 23-27, 2010, Portland, Oregon
Publications: PLA offers its members resources for career advancement, problem solving, continuing education, and library information, in articles and monographs written by public librarians and public library staff members specifically for public librarians and public library staff members. Whether it's through top-seller books like "The Public Librarian's Guide to Providing Consumer Health Information," hot topic articles in Public Libraries, or resource guides like the PLDS Statistical Report, PLA publications deliver the information you need to perform at your greatest potential.
Alabama Instructional Media Association (AIMA)
The purposes and objectives of the Alabama Instructional Media Association are:
to promote the effective use of instructional media.
to keep educators adequately informed about media services
and materials.
to recruit personnel and to encourage and promote professional
growth.
to serve as an organization to coordinate research on
evaluation in the use of instructional media.
to plan and conduct long range programs for the development
and improvement of instructional media in general, and to
cooperate with other organizations and agencies whose
interests and purposes are similar to this organization.
to provide a framework for members to meet on state level as
well as the district level
Professional Development: Conferences and Meetings
Publications: Newsletter
Southeastern Library Association (SELA)
The Southeastern Library Association has been a unifying force strong enough to influence legislation and to attract foundation and federal funds for regional library projects. The accomplishments of the Association include two regional library surveys; the adoption of school library standards; the establishment of state library agencies and the position of state school library supervisor; the founding of library schools; the sponsoring of a variety of informative workshops; and the publication of significant regional research and a professional journal, which has received national recognition.
Professional Development: Annual Conference
Publications:
The Southeastern Librarian (SELn) is the official publication of the Southeastern Library Association (SELA). The quarterly publication seeks to publish articles, announcements, and news of professional interest to the library community in the southeast. The publication also represents a significant means for addressing the Association's research objective. Two newsletter-style issues serve as a vehicle for conducting Association business, and two issues include juried articles.
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