The Rochester Regional Library Council is a multi-type library network serving libraries, library systems, and cultural organizations in the five-county Rochester region – Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Wayne and Wyoming counties. RRLC is a member of the Empire State Library Network, which is comprised of the nine regional library councils in the state of New York. RRLC provides programs and services that enhance member library cooperation, service delivery and resource sharing.
The Rochester Regional Library Council offers professional development opportunities for librarians. The calendar of events can be found here.
The American Library Association (ALA) is the oldest and largest library association in the world, providing association information, news, events, and advocacy resources for members, librarians, and library users.
For further information in the American Library Association please visit their website:
The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) is a division of the American Library Association, formed to support School Librarians.
For more information on AASL please visit their website:
The New York Library Association (NYLA) represents all of the library system types - school, college, special and public libraries. In addition, they provide professional development opportunities through courses, webinars, and conferences. NYLA advocates for all library systems to legislature.
For additional information on the New York Library Association please visit their website:
SSL (Section of School Librarians) is a section of the New York Library Association, dedicated to representing School Librarians across the state. They provide guidance on policy and advocate for school librarians. They also provide professional development opportunities through state conferences.
For more information on SSL, please vist their website:
https://www.nyla.org/section-of-school-librarians