ALSC’s members are the association’s lifeblood and driving force! Through the hard work of our committees, task forces, and other working groups, ALSC is able to offer valuable resources like toolkits, reading lists, webinars, and more. Committee contributions also are apparent right here on the ALSC Blog, as evidenced by the many informational posts they share. Have you checked out these recent contributions?
- Book Résumés from the Intellectual Freedom committee
- Unplug and Recharge with Screen-Free Fun at the Library from the Children and Technology committee
- Genrefying a Non-Fiction Collection from the AASL/ALSC/YALSA Interdivisional committee
These are just a few examples of the beneficial inspiration, assets, and insights ALSC members bring to Blog readers and the field at large.
Committees & Children and Libraries
And, did you know that ALSC committees are also active in Children and Libraries (CAL), ALSC’s quarterly journal, sharing their know-how and indispensable information there as well? Regular committee columns in CAL cover many different topics. Here are just a few examples from past issues.
- Social Media as a Means for Everyday Advocacy from the Public Awareness and Advocacy committee
- Learning Beyond: Twenty-First-Century Summer and Out of School Time Toolkit from the School Age Programs and Services committee
- Don’t Leave the Homeschoolers at Home from the Public Awareness and Advocacy committee
Sharing Your Talents
Are you ready to take on a new challenge? Share your expertise with colleagues? Hone your leadership skills? ALSC members: any time is a good time to complete a committee volunteer form (ALA login/password needed)! If you’re not currently a member of ALSC, we always welcome new voices and perspectives to our community!
Many thanks to all members who help make ALSC shine!
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Children and Libraries is the official journal of the Association for Library Service to Children and a benefit of ALSC membership.
Subscriptions to CAL are also available.