Newly Assigned Institute: Networking
This guide is designed to support a librarian or teacher RECENTLY (first or second year) assigned to the library.
NYCSLIST
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New York City School Librarian Information Sharing Tool (NYCSLIST)
Join over 1,000 school librarians to share stories, celebrate student success, communicate, and seek information about school librarianship in NYC.
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NYCSLIST InstructionsInstructions for registering for NYCSLIST, signing up for the NYCSLIST Archives, posting messages to the listserv, and listserv etiquette.
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How NYCSLIST Became the Go-To Resource for New York City School Librarians Librarians are among the true "power users" of LISTSERV email lists. A simple query of CataList, the official catalog of LISTSERV lists, shows 588 different lists, and that only includes public lists. Librarians from schools, universities, historical venues, governments and other organizations have been using LISTSERV for decades. This feature on librarians' work with LISTSERV spotlights email list tips, experiences and insights shared by Melissa Jacobs, List Owner, NYCSLIST.
NYC School Library Association
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New York City School Library Association (NYCSLA)
NYCSLA is a local affiliate of the New York Library Association - Section of School Librarians (NYLA-SSL) serving the professional needs and interests of the school library community in NYC.
New York Library Association
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New York Library Association (NYLA)
The New York Library Association (NYLA) serves the professional library community of New York State. -
New York Library Association - Section of School Librarians (NYLA-SSL)
NYLA - SSL is the School Librarians’ Section of the New York Librarians’ Association (NYLA).
Become Active at the National Level
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American Library AssociationThe American Library Association is the national organization for librarians working in all aspects of librarianship.
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American Association of School LibrariansA division of the ALA, the American Association of School Librarians is the only national organization serving school librarianship.
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Association for Library Service to ChildrenThe Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) is the world's largest organization dedicated to the support and enhancement of library service to children.
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YALSAThe Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) is a national association of librarians, library workers and advocates whose mission is to expand and strengthen library services for teens, aged 12-18.
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United for LibrariesUnited for Libraries brings together libraries’ voices to speak out on behalf of library services and free public access to information.
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