Join a network of over 4,200 children's and youth librarians, children's literature experts, publishers and children's advocates dedicated to creating a better future for children through libraries. Join ALSC now.

ALSC Members are able to:

• Connect with others interested in children's library services though ALSC's Electronic Discussion Lists, a group blog, interactive wiki and other Web 2.0 tools
•  Share their knowledge and refine their expertise by becomeing involved in one of 60 active committees, including the prestigious Newbery and Caldecott book award committees
• Encompass one of ALSC's many exciting initiatives, such as Kids! @ your library, into their library programming
• Grow their career by attending, at a discounted price, one of ALSC's continuing education programs such as the National Institue or Annual Preconference
• Stay up-to-date with a subscription to Children and Libraries: The Journal of the Association for Library Service to Children, published three times per year; and the quarterly ALSConnect which highlights division activities and information of interest to librarians working with children
• Enjoy reduced rates for division sponsored preconferences and workshops and a 10% discount on division publications and products;
• Eligibility to apply for more than $82,000 in division sponsored grants, awards and fellowships.