Professional Organizations

Professional organizations are an excellent resource for continuing education activities, as well as networking with other library professionals. Whether you choose to be involved at the local, state, national or international level, you will find that these connections will be invaluable as you continue on your career journey.

Each professional organization offers at least one annual conference, as well as other online and continuing education activities. Don't forget to check out the First Time Attendee LSTA CE Grant.

American Association for State and Local History
Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL)
Association of Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL)
American Association of School Librarians (AASL)
American Library Association (ALA)
Advocacy for Youth Services (ALA)
Idaho Library Association (ILA)
Medical Library Association (MLA)
Pacific Northwest Library Association (PNLA)
Public Library Association (PLA)
Special Libraries Association (SLA)

This list only scratches the surface. If you know of another professional organization that provides continuing education which should be included in this list just email shirley.biladeau@libraries.idaho.gov

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