Library Professional Organizations
TASL – Tennessee Association of School Librarians
TASL encourages the professional growth and development of Tennessee school librarians; promotes cooperation among school librarians, school administrators, classroom teachers and other persons interested in school library media programs; and strengthens school library service in Tennessee.
Professional Development - A conference is held yearly during the fall semester in Middle Tennessee. A one-day professional development workshop is offered each summer in East and West Tennessee. Librarians wishing to receive in-service credit for attending should fill out __PRD-F005__ and submit it to their principal for approval prior to attending. Please note that librarians using professional leave to attend cannot receive in-service credit hours.
Tenn-Share
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Tenn-Share helps Tennessee libraries deliver efficient, effective library services through group purchasing power and innovative resource sharing projects. Over 600 Tennessee libraries, museums, archives and information agencies of all types and sizes belong to Tenn-Share.
The Tenn-Share__Fall Conference__ and__DataFest__ are held each year to give the staff of Tenn-Share's members the opportunity to network while learning the latest in library technologies. Tenn-Share member institutions and staff enjoy a variety of discounts such as Demco, Ingram and Junior Library Guild. __http://www.tenn-share.org/benefits__
Tennessee Library Association
The mission of the Tennessee Library Association (TLA) is to promote the establishment, maintenance and support of quality library services for all people of the state; to cooperate with public and private agencies with related interests; and to support and further professional interests of the membership of the Association.
Professional Development - TLA holds an annual conference each spring.
ALA - American Association of Librarians
The stated mission 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.”
AASL - American Association of School Librarians
The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) is the only national professional membership organization focused on school librarians and the school library community. AASL has more than 7,000 members and serves school librarians in the United States, Canada, and around the world.
AASL Conference - The conference is held every two years and coordinated by a member-committee composed of association leaders from across the nation. Librarians wishing to receive inservice credit for attending should fill out __PRD-F005__ and submit it to their principal for approval prior to attending. Please note that librarians using professional leave to attend cannot receive inservice credit hours.
ALSC - Association for Library Service to Children
The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) is the world’s largest organization dedicated to the support and enhancement of library service to children. From creative programming and best practices to continuing education and professional connections--ALSC members are innovators in the field of children’s library service.
YALSA - Young Adult Library Services Association
YALSA members are a diverse group of dedicated individuals who work with or for teens, including: library support staff, librarian generalists, teen services specialists, youth services librarians, reference librarians, managers, trustees, and administrators at public libraries