Coming Soon – Banned Books Week Scavenger Hunt

Mark your calendars!! We have a new interactive event with a PRIZE to foster awareness for ALA's Banned Books Week! More information will be posted soon with all of the details, so stay tuned! :D Banned Books Week – September 23-29 ALASC is hosting a Literary Photo Scavenger Hunt!! Win a Prize for the most Banned Book Photos!

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Join the Sustainability Round Table of the ALA

SustainRT was created as a venue in which members exchange ideas and opportunities regarding sustainability in order to move toward a more equitable, healthy and economically viable society. The mission of the organization is to provide resources for the library community to support sustainability through curriculum development; collections; exhibits; events; advocacy, communication, library buildings and space design. SustainRT is open…

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More Reflections! 2018 ALA Annual Conference

Post written by David Fournier, Treasurer (2017-2018). I had the opportunity to attend the ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans from June 21 to June 26. The experience left me feeling a greater confidence that this is the perfect field for me. I am grateful for the funding from Dr. Hirsh, for it would have not been possible to do…

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Reflections: 2018 ALA Annual Conference

Photo is of five of our very own ALASC board members at the ALA Poster Session: (Left to Right) Janelle Peck (Secretary/Archivist), Stephanie Barnaby (Chair), Rachel Silverstein (Virtual Events Coordinator), Joyce Peng (Social Media Manager), and David Fournier (Treasurer). Post written by Joyce Peng, our Social Media Manager! I attended the ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans from June 21…

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Join us for Pour a Cup: Virtual Legislative Day!

Join the ALASC for an informal discussion with your fellow iSchool students about National Library Legislative Day (NLLD). NLLD is an event sponsored by the ALA to educate information professionals about effective advocacy tactics and pressing federal legislative issues that are impacting libraries. Bring your favorite cup of beverage to this virtual meeting and we will discuss talking points and…

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