Category Archives: Our Organizational Support

Work of ALSC Priority Group IV and other items that deal with organizing the members of ALSC and our various projects

Nourish Yourself

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Mary Fellows

Here’s something I’m really excited about: the ALSC Connecting with Tween Readers online course. And the Introduction to Graphic Novels for Children online course. And the Reading Instruction and Children’s Books online course. All right, I confess – I’m excited … Continue reading →

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Thinking of Becoming an ALSC Member?

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Dan Rude

As we get into August, it’s a great time to consider becoming an ALSC member. For one thing, ALSC is starting to accept committee assignments, so new members can volunteer to help out in a number of key areas. ALSC … Continue reading →

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Getting Appointed to an ALSC Committee

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Mary Fellows

Whew! I’m just back from ALA Annual Conference and taking office as your new ALSC president. There were many great things about this conference – the location (chargrilled oysters, anyone?), the exhibits, and the stellar programs presented or planned by … Continue reading →

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What’s Happening @ ALSC

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Dan Rude

At Annual Conference this year ALSC’s conference newsletter “What’s Happening in ALSC” will be floating around. It’s a great way to read about a few of the important events and ideas around ALSC. Among the newsworthy items in this year’s … Continue reading →

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ALSC Needs You!

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Guest Contributor

It’s spring, and as president-elect, I’m busy making dozens of process committee appointments. While I’ve fielded volunteer forms from so many of our talented and generous members, we have more opportunities for your participation! What are process committees? These are … Continue reading →

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ALSC Motions

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Mary Voors

As was the case with the ALSC Scope of Attention Motion at the upper end of our age range of service, there will be opportunities to discuss the three other motions that will appear on the spring 2011 ballot. The … Continue reading →

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Application process open for 2011 Emerging Leaders

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Teresa Walls

The American Library Association (ALA) is now accepting applications for the 2011 class of Emerging Leaders. Applications can be found at http://www.ala.org/cfapps/emergingleaders/index.cfm. The deadline to apply is July 30. The program is designed to enable a group of library workers … Continue reading →

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ALSC THANKS YOU!

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Mary Voors

ALSC THANKS YOU! Thank you to all our members who volunteered to serve on the ALSC Budget, Legislation, and Organization & Bylaws committees. Thanks also to past and present members of those committees, and other ALSC leaders who shared their … Continue reading →

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