Professional Organization Report by Erynn Taylor https://padlet.com/erynntaylor/bahoryx3vjhepu5x en-us 2024-01-29 18:37:19 UTC 2024-02-07 18:20:42 UTC hello@padlet.com American Library Association erynntaylor https://padlet.com/erynntaylor/bahoryx3vjhepu5x/wish/2865718121 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.

]]> 2024-01-29 18:38:14 UTC https://padlet.com/erynntaylor/bahoryx3vjhepu5x/wish/2865718121 What kinds of information does this organization provide? erynntaylor https://padlet.com/erynntaylor/bahoryx3vjhepu5x/wish/2875462662 Information about libraries, how to gain funding, book banning, and more.

]]> 2024-02-06 17:45:48 UTC https://padlet.com/erynntaylor/bahoryx3vjhepu5x/wish/2875462662 Do they represent school librarians/instructional technology personnel like yourself? erynntaylor https://padlet.com/erynntaylor/bahoryx3vjhepu5x/wish/2875463031 They have a sector of their organization specifically for school librarians, but ALA is more broad and focuses on libraries as a whole.

]]> 2024-02-06 17:46:02 UTC https://padlet.com/erynntaylor/bahoryx3vjhepu5x/wish/2875463031 Does this organization provide professional development opportunities (e.g., conferences, webinars)? erynntaylor https://padlet.com/erynntaylor/bahoryx3vjhepu5x/wish/2875463976 Yes, They hold webinars and in-person conferences.

A few are:

  • LibLearnX

  • PLA

  • ALA Annual Conference

]]> 2024-02-06 17:46:44 UTC https://padlet.com/erynntaylor/bahoryx3vjhepu5x/wish/2875463976 Do they provide opportunities for connecting with fellow media specialists/instructional technology personnel to share, discuss, and develop community? erynntaylor https://padlet.com/erynntaylor/bahoryx3vjhepu5x/wish/2876890859 There is a platform called ALA Connect where you can communicate with other ALA members about different library oriented ideas.

]]> 2024-02-07 17:04:56 UTC https://padlet.com/erynntaylor/bahoryx3vjhepu5x/wish/2876890859 Do they publish professional journals or maintain a meaningful web presence? erynntaylor https://padlet.com/erynntaylor/bahoryx3vjhepu5x/wish/2876898376 There are professional journals and publications listed on their website. There are also magazines and posters that they offer as well.

]]> 2024-02-07 17:10:20 UTC https://padlet.com/erynntaylor/bahoryx3vjhepu5x/wish/2876898376 What types of memberships does this organization offer? erynntaylor https://padlet.com/erynntaylor/bahoryx3vjhepu5x/wish/2876906563 Personal, Organizational, Corporate, and Special Memberships are offered

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