ALSC Launches Blog for Children's Librarians

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Debra Lau Whelan -- School Library Journal, 10/16/2007 2:10:00 PM

Here’s something else to add to your favorites list. The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) has launched its own blog, which provides coverage and interactive discussion of news in children’s librarianship; a list of current events, programs, and conferences; and resources and activities of interest to its members. 

“I am delighted that ALSC has added this very current and interactive means for its members to communicate,” says Jane Marino, ALSC president and director of the Bronxville Public Library in New York. “There are already so many blogs discussing children’s books and literature. To have a venue to discuss not only books but children’s librarianship and the many issues our members face is exciting, and I hope rewarding, for us all.” 

ALSC has selected Teresa Walls, a librarian at Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, IN, as blog manager. A group of regular volunteer and guest bloggers, led by Walls and recruited from ALSC’s membership, will report on ALSC and American Library Association programs and news of interest to children’s librarians. 

Lively commentary, opinions, and reaction to blogger posts are welcome and encouraged. ALSC is composed of more than 4,200 children's and youth librarians, children's literature experts, publishers, education and library school faculty members, and others who promote exemplary library service to children, their families, and others who work with children.