Dear AzLA members, colleagues, and friends, I realize in this most unpredictable year we have struggled with the planning of the Annual Conference, however I believe we now have a program and platform everyone can be proud of. We have switched platforms twice and I apologize for any inconvenience and confusion. We went from our […]
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Please join the AzLA Professional Development Committee for our September webinar.
Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8603352340960995084 Program Description: Latinx, Black, Asian & Pacific Islander and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) communities currently make up over 42% of Arizona’s population, but each of these communities are only represented in 0-2% of known archival collections. In order to address this inequity and erasure of these marginalized communities, […]
Upcoming Virtual Events
Since we’re all social distancing and can’t get together for events, AzLA is offering two virtual events to bring all members together for a couple of hours of relaxation and fun activities. Please consider attending for one of these online zoom events. AzLA Presents: A Mindful Coffee Break Take a break with your AzLA colleagues and […]
StoryRise Goodyear at the Goodyear Library, January 3, 2019
StoryRise returns for the 2018/19 season, presenting five nights of adult storytelling and hands-on workshops for all performing artists, and sponsored by the Goodyear Arts and Culture Commission and The Small-Tooth-Dog Publishing Group.
Payson Book Festival on July 21
Attend the fourth annual Payson Book Festival–a free, community-wide celebration of books and literacy– for an opportunity to meet more than 80 Arizona authors.
Planning for Annual Conference 2018 Program and Website
What we’re working on for your 2018 Conference, to be held Oct 25-26, in Mesa. #azla2018
2018 AzLA Regional Forum on April 27, at UA Libraries in Tucson
The 2018 Regional Forum will feature sessions on equity, diversity, inclusion, and access from academic and public librarians.
Behind the Counter Virtual Conference, April 5
First-ever AzLA virtual conference will focus on professional development for front-line and paraprofessional library staff. #AzLABehindtheCounter
2017 Payson Book Festival
Arizona Professional Writers, a state-wide nonprofit communications organization, is partnering with Majestic Rim Retirement and with funding support from Arizona Humanities to host the third annual Payson Book Festival, on Saturday, July 22.
Inaugural AzLA E-Resource Forum
February 23rd, 2017 was an exciting day for library staff focused on e-resources in Arizona. Organized and hosted by the AzLA E-Resource Special Interest Group, the inaugural Arizona E-Resource Forum was a successful day filled to the brim with presentations, networking and extra nerdy e-resource fun.