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:

Program description:  

The Arizona Digital Inclusion Network (ADIN) is a nationally affiliated, statewide coalition of digital inclusion practitioner organizations and individuals working to close the digital divide in Arizona. Because meaningful adoption of the internet involves not only internet service and a device but also digital skill instruction, online safety training and technical support, partnerships between organizations are key. At this month’s webinar, eight ADIN members will share, in lightning round presentations, how partnerships maximize success for the Arizonans they serve.

Presenters: 

Cindy Hogan co-founded the Arizona Digital Inclusion Network in 2021 and runs the day to day operations of the organization.

Courtney Anderson is a community engagement professional currently serving as Housing Manager for Digital and Community Programs at the City of Phoenix.

Jared Bodine has been the Executive Director of AZ StRUT since 2024.

Melanie Esher is the senior program coordinator for education and outreach with the Arizona Telemedicine Program in Tucson.

Aida Flores is the Career & Digital Support Coordinator at Literacy Connects.

Shereka Jackson has worked in Information Technology for over 25 years with the City of Phoenix. She served as the project manager for codePHX program from 2016 – 2020, in over 12 locations throughout Phoenix that served over 10,000 students.   

Kristi King is the Public Services Librarian for the Yavapai County Free Library District.

Ilana Lowery is Director of School Partnerships and Policies at Common Sense Media.

Audren Morris-Sandoval, MPP is the Founder and Executive Director of FLORECER, a nonprofit dedicated to cultivating a college-going culture in Yuma County, Arizona.