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This padlet will be used to learn more about the American Library Association and provide information to other librarians about why it is a useful tool.

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What kinds of information does this organization provide? 

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What kinds of information does this organization provide? 

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Information about libraries, how to gain funding, book banning, and more.

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Any organization as large, diverse, and dynamic as ALA must periodically reassess priorities in order to make progress in selected areas determined to be of prime concern to its members. The diversity of the membership dictates a wide range of interests that frequently overlap or complement one another.

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Do they represent school librarians/instructional technology personnel like yourself?

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Do they represent school librarians/instructional technology personnel like yourself?

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They have a sector of their organization specifically for school librarians, but ALA is more broad and focuses on libraries as a whole.

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American Association of School Librarians (AASL)

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American Association of School Librarians (AASL)

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A Division of the American Library Association

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Does this organization provide professional development opportunities (e.g., conferences, webinars)? 

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Does this organization provide professional development opportunities (e.g., conferences, webinars)? 

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Yes, They hold webinars and in-person conferences.

A few are:

LibLearnX

PLA

ALA Annual Conference

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Do they provide opportunities for connecting with fellow media specialists/instructional technology personnel to share, discuss, and develop community? 

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Do they provide opportunities for connecting with fellow media specialists/instructional technology personnel to share, discuss, and develop community? 

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There is a platform called ALA Connect where you can communicate with other ALA members about different library oriented ideas.

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Do they publish professional journals or maintain a meaningful web presence? 

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Do they publish professional journals or maintain a meaningful web presence? 

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There are professional journals and publications listed on their website. There are also magazines and posters that they offer as well.

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Below is a list of the newsletters, magazines, and journals published by the American Library Association, including those which are only available online.

This list is in alphabetical order by title.

To view periodicals which are no longer published by the ALA, use the Ceased Publication tab above.

If you would like to subscribe to an ALA newsletter, magazine or journal, submit your information in ALA's Subscription Order Form.

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LibGuides: American Library Association Periodicals: Index of Titles

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A list of the periodicals currently published by ALA.

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What types of memberships does this organization offer?

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What types of memberships does this organization offer?

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Personal, Organizational, Corporate, and Special Memberships are offered

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ALA membership is open to individuals, organizations, and non-profits, and businesses interested in working together to change the world for the better through libraries and librarians. ALA personal membership provides resources and benefits that help move your career forward with continuing education, networking opportunities and the latest library trends. Learn more about the benefits that come along with your personal membership below.

There are a variety of memberships and dues rates to meet the needs of any individual, organization/library, or business-along with opportunities to join divisions and round tables that focus on professional needs and interests.

Please expand the sections below for more information regarding dues and member types for ALA personal membership, Division membership, and Round Table membership.

Student Members - you can join both your state association and the American Library Association for a discounted price. Find out more about Joint ALA-State Chapter Student Memberships

ALA membership includes access to exclusive perks and offers that can help you maximize your personal and professional life. LEARN MORE

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ALA Personal Membership: Benefits & Types

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ALA membership is open to individuals, organizations, and non-profits, and businesses interested in working together to change the world for the better through libraries and librarians. ALA personal membership provides resources and benefits that help move your career forward with continuing education, networking opportunities and the latest library trends.