AzLA began in 1926, when Estelle Lutrell and State Librarian Con Cronin recognized the need for a strong association of librarians to improve Arizona libraries. Since its establishment, the mission of AzLA has been to promote and improve library service and librarianship in Arizona.

    

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Library jobs are posted on the Arizona State Library website. To go to that page, click here.

 

The AzLA Action Plan is a strategic planning document that outlines the association’s goals and objectives.  It also guides AzLA leaders in carrying out their missions and responsibilities. To assure the currency and relevancy of this document, AzLA conducts an annual Planning Forum to revisit the plan. The 2007 Action Plan can be viewed as a wiki at: http://azlaplanningdocument.pbwiki.com. 

  

The Horner Fellowship was endowed in 1989, by Dr. Layton Horner and his wife Marian. Under the auspices of AzLA, this unique fellowship exchange program was created to foster cultural understanding & informational exchanges between Arizona and Japanese librarians. Click here to learn more.

 

Skills Bank. Share your expertise, skills, and talents with others. Click on Skills Bank in the left menu.

  
Louise A. Stephens Memorial Scholarship Fund will assist those pursuing any aspect of librarianship in Arizona. Information and application for the Louise A. Stephens Memorial Scholarship.  Make a donation to the scholarship fund.

 

Join an AzLA listserv!  For more information, in the left menu click on Publications or Committees and select AzLA Listservs and Web Guidelines.  
 
 

 

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The AzLA Annual Planning Forum will take place on May 9; at Chandler Public Library (main), 22 South Delaware, Chandler, AZ; between 10:00 am - 1:00 pm; Council Chambers. Everyone is invited.
    

Do you know an amazing SIRLS student?  The Louise A. Stephens Memorial Scholarship is seeking applicants.  Deadline is May 15. Information and application.  Want to support the scholarship? Make a donation. The endowment will supply a scholarship to a SIRLS student each year, in perpetuity. 5/6

  
The May, 2008 AzLA Newsletter is now online.
    
AzLA Calendar for 2008:    
May 9 - AzLA Planning Forum, Chandler Public Library
July 25 - Executive Board, Prescott, Yavapai Community College
October 17 - Executive Board, Sierra Vista Public Library
   
2008 AzLA Annual Conference:
Save the dates: December 8-10th, at the Renaissance Glendale Hotel and Spa, in Glendale. 

  

  

 

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