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ALSC membership
The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) is changing the way that libraries serve children around the country, from creative programming and best practices to continuing education and professional connections. ALSC's network includes more than 4,200 children's and youth librarians, literature experts, publishers and educational faculty committed to creating a better future for all children by creating better opportunities.
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 becoming 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 Institute 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.
ALSC Membership Categories (does not include the cost of ALA membership):
For more information on joining ALA and ALSC, please contact Jenny Najduch at jnajduch@ala.org or (312) 280-4026.
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