The mission of the Arizona Library Association shall be to promote library service and librarianship in libraries of all types in the state of Arizona.

• Developed statewide materials purchasing contracts
• Lobbied and obtained the end of use taxes on books
• Provide continuing education credits for school librarians
• Sponsor the Horner Fellowship
• Provide regional forums to obtain statewide input to the association
• Nominate young librarians to the Snowbird Leadership Institute

Webinar Description:  

We are gearing up for the best conference yet, as we celebrate AzLA’s 100th anniversary! Join us for an insider’s look at our upcoming AzLA Annual Conference, October 21st-23rd, which includes a new full-day of sessions and activities on Wednesday October 21st. Whether you are a new attendee or a veteran attendee, this webinar will provide essential information about how to maximize your experience at this year’s conference. Presenters will provide tips on getting around the conference, special events such as the new Awards Dinner, places to eat, different session tracks (including a new archives track in partnership with the Arizona Association of Archivists), and more!  

Presenters: 

Dianna Manasse has been AzLA Conference Co-chair for 2 years, she was previously the Program Committee Co-Chair for 2 years. She is passionate about libraries, Arizona and teen services. Dianna has been a librarian for 15 years, working in Alaska and Arizona.

Stacey Akahoshi has been AzLA Conference Co-chair for 2 years. Previously she was the secretary of the EDI committee and former JCLC Conference website committee chair. She is passionate about user experience in libraries, dog training and soccer. Stacey has been a librarian for 10 years working in libraries in Arizona and California.