The Wyoming Library Association (WLA) is the professional organization for those employed by or associated with libraries. The organization’s vision is that:
The educational, cultural, and economic conditions of the State will be advanced through greater use of libraries and an enhanced awareness of the vital role libraries fulfill in society.
Joining WLA is a great way to become more involved with library issues and to network with others across the state.
WLA success is dependent upon volunteers for committees, section offices and leadership positions.
The school library interest group (SLIG) is the school librarian section of the WLA. The SLIG chairperson is responsible for publishing the SLIG newsletter.
The School Library Summit (formerly known as Information Power Summer Institute), is the annual conference for school librarians. Since 2016 it has been the pre-conference of the Annual Wyoming Library Association Conference. This is an opportunity to participate in professional development, build leadership skills, and network with other librarians across the state.
Each year, the Wyoming Library Association holds a conference where you will find professional development opportunities for yourself, your staff and your board. The program includes a wide range of presentations, panels and workshops on library services and issues and numerous opportunities to network with your colleagues across the state.
The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) is the only national organization dedicated to school libraries and school librarians. They offer professional development opportunities, support in education, as well as important information related to policies, legal issues, and education in librarianship.
The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is an organization that strives to help educators around the world use technology to solve tough problems in education.
The Mountain-Plains Library Association (MPLA) is a twelve state association of librarians, library paraprofessionals and friends of libraries. Its purpose is to promote the development of librarians and libraries by providing significant educational and networking opportunities. One Wyoming Library Association member is elected as MPLA Representative for a three-year term to represent Wyoming interests in governing matters.
The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) is a division of ALA. YALSA works to support library staff in alleviating the challenges teens face, and in putting all teens ‒ especially those with the greatest needs ‒ on the path to successful and fulfilling lives.
The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of ALA, is the world's largest organization dedicated to library service to children. Its goal is to create a better future for children through libraries.
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