American+Library+Association+Divisions

American Association of School Librarians (AASL)

 * Mission: to advocate excellence, facilitate change, & develop leaders in the school library field.
 * It is the only national professional organization specifically for school librarians.
 * Creates annual list of Top 25 Websites for Teaching & Learning
 * Membership

Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)

 * World's largest organization dedicated to the support and enhancement of library service to children.
 * Administers book and media awards including Newbery, Caldecott, and several other awards.
 * Membership

Library and Information Technology Association (LITA)

 * Provides a forum for discussion, an environment for learning, and a program for actions on the design, development, and implementation of automated and technological systems in the Library & Information Science field.
 * Membership

Reference and User Services Association (RUSA)

 * 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, and resource sharing for all ages, in every type of library.
 * Membership

Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA)

 * Mission: to advocate, promote and strengthen library service to teens, ages 12-18, as part of the continuum of total library services, and to support those who provide library service to this population.
 * Membership

Other divisions that may be of interest to School Library Media Specialists:
Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS) Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends, and Foundations (ALTAFF) Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA) Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) Public Library Association (PLA)