Chapter Relations Office
Promoting a sense of identification between the national Association and the 57 ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵChapters
Mission
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The Chapter Relations Office promotes a sense of identification between the national Association and the 57 ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵChapters; facilitates communication between the Chapters and all ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵunits; coordinates leadership development for Chapter officers, Chapter Councilors, chief paid staff members, and other Chapter leaders; strengthens membership promotion activities for ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵand the Chapters; coordinates with the ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵStudent Chapters and helps raise awareness of and sensitivity to Chapter needs throughout the ALA. In addition to CRO, the interests of are represented within ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵby the Chapter Relations Committee (CRC), which meets each Annual Conference, and serves as an advisory committee to the CRO.
Student Chapter Information
Directories and Answer Guides
Advocacy Resources
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Advocacy Resources for Chapters
The ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵChapter Relations Office (CRO) is an essential resource for libraries and their advocates. Our team is dedicated to supporting the ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵ's advocacy efforts by monitoring federal, state, and local legislation and other . . .
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Chapter Advocacy Exchange
Join us for free, one-hour webinars to be presented regularly by the ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵChapter Relations Office and the ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵPublic Policy and Advocacy Office. Presentations are recorded and made available after the scheduled event; please note that the discussion . . .
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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are fundamental values of the association and its members, and diversity is listed as one of ALA's Key Action Areas. The Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services uses a social justice framework to ensure . . .
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Supporting one of our nation's most important resources, I Love Libraries is ALA's advocacy website for the general public.
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Create your own Libraries Transform graphics and more.
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Webinars and Other Presentations Sponsored by the Chapter Relations Office
Recordings and information on free webinars conducted by the ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵChapter Relations Office can be found at this link.