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American Library Association (ALA) Graduate School of Library and Information Science University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign Student Chapter Presentation February 24, 2011 Lorelle 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 ALA HRDR
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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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Mission The 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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As an educational association it is also committed to the continuing professional development needs of all library workers. In order to insure the implementation of these strategic priorities, the ALA has several units which serve as vehicles for offering numerous opportunities for continuous education.
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They have annual programming and social events for networking and a newsletter that keeps their members who cannot attend the conference up to date on activities.
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The Association represents all types if libraries and members Academic Public School (K-12) Special State Librarians Support Staff Trustees Friends Publishers Authors Institutions
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ALA Structure 11 Divisions 19 Round Tables 16 Offices 57 Chapters 28 Affiliates
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ALA Divisions Type 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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Programmatic Offices Chapter Relations Office Development Office Governance Office International Relations Office Office for Accreditation (OA) Office for Diversity (OFD) Office of Government Relations (OGR) Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment (HRDR) Office for Information Technology Policy (OITP) Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) Office for Library Advocacy (OLA) Office for Literacy and Outreach Services (OLOS) Office for Research and Statistics (ORS) Public Information Office (PIO) Public Programs Office (PPO)
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HRDR Mission Focus Education and professional development Recruitment of a diverse workforce Human Resource Management
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HRDR Resources Career Development Programs ALA Scholarship Program ALA JobLIST Placement Center Emerging Leaders Program
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Midwinter Meeting Mid-year Business Meeting of the Association’s officers and leaders Occurs in January or February Some “pre” institutes and workshops, but minimal continuing education Attendance is about 10,000 to 15,000
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Annual Conference Professional Development Offerings Occurs in June or July World’s Largest Library Exhibits Awards and Recognition Special Events Inauguration of New Officers Attendance is about 20,000 to 28,000
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Student Networking Opportunities Student Chapters Student Memberships New Members Round Table (NMRT) Emerging Leaders Program ALA Conferences Division National Conferences
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Student Resources Student Members Wiki - http://wikis.ala.org/students/index.php/Main_Page http://wikis.ala.org/students/index.php/Main_Page Chapter Relations Office – www.ala.org/crowww.ala.org/cro New Members Round Table (NMRT) – www.ala.org/nmrt www.ala.org/nmrt ALA – www.ala.orgwww.ala.org HRDR – www.ala.org/hrdrwww.ala.org/hrdr ALA Scholarship Program – www.ala.org/scholarships www.ala.org/scholarships ALA JobList – www.joblist.ala.orgwww.joblist.ala.org
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Important Staff Contacts and Website Links Student Membership Questions: Don Wood – dwood@ala.org dwood@ala.org NMRT or ALA Scholarship Program Questions: Kimberly Sanders – ksanders@ala.org ksanders@ala.org Placement Center/JobList/Emerging Leaders Questions: Beatrice Calvin - bcalvin@ala.orgbcalvin@ala.org ALA/HRDR Questions: Lorelle Swader – lswader@ala.org lswader@ala.org
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Questions???
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Thanks for Inviting me to speak!!!
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