President's Message
The Arizona Library Association exists because of you! The organization is here to support your goals within your community.
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AzLA was brought to me during my first librarian job. A fellow librarian (Melissa Samora) saw my enthusiasm for the field and asked if I would be interested in being the 2014 Public Librarian Division Conference Representative.
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Library Youth Services, the Design of Youth Spaces, and the Puppetry of Japan
My name is David Brown and I am the Youth Services Librarian for the Casa Grande Public Library in Casa Grande, Arizona. I am also the lucky 2015 recipient of the AZLA Horner Fellowship.
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Touchstones that Bring out the Best
Some people are made for conversation. Not me.
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Reports
42nd Annual National Library Legislative Day
ALA hosted State Librarians and over 400 advocates from across the county during the 42nd National Library Legislative Day, on May 2-3, in Washington, D. C.
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Reports
2016 Arizona Legislative Session
After 85 days of debate and lobbying, the 2016 legislative session ended after a marathon 18-hour long voting session.
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Reports
Highlights from the Medical Library Association Annual Conference
Imagine the energy generated with the convergence of health science librarians from around the world to the bustling city of Toronto!
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Opportunities
Call for Nominations: AzLA Service Awards
It’s time to nominate a colleague for one of the AzLA Service Awards!
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Children's Author/Illustrator Network
Children’s Author/Illustrator Network: May/June 2016
Contact Mary Wong at (623) 486-2582 for information or to schedule a visit with authors located outside of Arizona.