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What does advocacy mean?
The AzLA Advocacy committee's foundational commitment is to advocate for good library representation and voices at local, state and national levels. We wish to clarify assumptions made about libraries, library workers, and library organizations and help our members find their place on the advocacy spectrum. Advocacy can range from basic awareness to actionable activities and you may find that your position within this range might change over time.
Want to get involved?
Become a member of the committee by reaching out to advocacy@azla.org
A Brief History of AzLAArizona Library Association (AzLA) began in 1926, when Estelle Lutrell and State Librarian Con Cronin recognized the need for a strong association of librarians to improve Arizona libraries. The mission of the fledgling group was to “look after the general welfare of library work and workers in Arizona, to advance the education advantages of the state through libraries, and to promote general interest in library extension [traveling libraries].” From a beginning of 23 members, AzLA has grown to approximately 1,000 strong. Since its establishment, the Association’s basic mission has remained the same: to promote and improve library service and librarianship in Arizona. A web exhibit features the story of early Arizona librarian and AzLA founder, Estelle Lutrell. SIRLS student Raymond E. Six developed the exhibit. To learn more, visit: http://ualibr-exhibits.s3-website-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/lutrell/success_years.html |
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