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Links to Professional Organizations, Associations  and even other Library School programs. 
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  Link   The American Library Association (ALA)
The American Library Association is the oldest and largest library association in the world, with more than 64,000 members. Its mission is to promote the highest quality library and information services and public access to information.
  Link   The American Society for Information Science (ASIS)
"Since 1937 ASIS has been the society for information professionals leading the search for new and better theories, techniques, and technologies to improve access to information." -from the About ASIS page.
  Link   Association of Library Services to Children (ALSC)
The Association for Library Service to Children “develops and supports the profession of children's librarianship by enabling and encouraging its practitioners to provide the best library service to our nation's children.” Web resources include links
  Link   Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL)
The core purpose of the Association of College & Research Libraries is to lead academic and research librarians and libraries in advancing learning and scholarship.
  Link   Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE)
The mission of ALISE is to promote excellence in research, teaching, and service for library and information science education.
  Link   Ohio Library Council (OLC)
The Ohio Library Council is the statewide professional association which represents the interests of Ohio's public libraries as well as their trustees, Friends and staffs. Web resources include links to conferences and other professional development
  Link   OLC Diversity Awareness and Resources Committee
The Diversity Awareness & Resources Committee of the Ohio Library Council provides easy access to resources and tools on all aspects of diversity. This site, while created for Ohio libraries, is global in scope and has much to offer libraries and edu
  Link   Public Library Association
The Public Library Association enhances the development and effectiveness of public library staff and public library services.
  Link   Reference & User Services Association (RUSA)
The Reference and User Services Association is responsible for stimulating and supporting excellence in the delivery of general library services and materials to adults, and the provision of reference and information services, collection development,
  Link   Research Libraries Group (RLG)
RLG supports researchers and learners worldwide by expanding access to research materials held in libraries, archives, and museums. RLG works with and for its member organizations, enhancing their ability to provide research resources. RLG designs
  Link   The Society of American Archivists
is a professional organization that provides information about educational and employment opportunities.
  Link   Special Libraries Association (SLA)
The mission of the SLA is to advance the leadership role of our members in putting knowledge to work for the benefit of decision-makers in corporations, government, the professions, and society; as well as to shape the destiny of our information and
  Link   Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA)
The Young Adult Library Services Association advocates, promotes and strengthens service to young adults as part of the continuum of total library service, and supports those who provide service to this population. Web resources include materials rec