Getting involved with associations can be very
useful for librarians. Our state organization is the Texas Library Association,
which is located in Austin, Texas. This association is here to support
librarians by providing training, scholarships for continuing education,
liability insurance, employment assistance, and advocacy. There are interest
groups within this organization. I feel this would be a benefit to me because I
can get assistance with furthering my education and finding employment. Also,
the interest groups allow me a chance to meet and get support from others in my
field.
Another association, that I would join, is Texas
Association of School Librarians. This association provides workshops and conferences,
advocacy, and collaboration with allied groups. As a future school librarian,
this group gives access to others in my field. Also, there are awards, grants,
and scholarships to further my education. This can help me grow my media center
and further my education. 
The third association, I want to join, is the
Young Adult Library Services Association. They provide advertising
opportunities, literacy programs, awards and grants, book awards and recommended
reading lists. They also have conferences, and training, both face-to-face and
online. I feel this group would be beneficial to me because it offers so much that
I could use for my students, as well as further education for me.
References:
http://www.ala.org/yalsa/
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