Are you new to ALA?  Is this your first Annual Conference?  Or have you been a member for awhile, but are looking for a place to connect with people who share your professional interests? 

Join us for the “ASCLA 101 and RUSA 101: Introduction to Our Divisions” on Friday, 06/22/07, starting at 4 p.m., Washington Convention Center, Room 202 A; or on Saturday, 06/23/07 starting at 8 a.m., Washington Convention Center, Room 202A.

Learn more about the Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA) and the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) divisions, and getting the most out of your annual conference experience.

ASCLA and RUSA both offer a number of specialized sections which target such interests as history and business subject reference, collection development, digital reference, resource sharing, interlibrary cooperation, working as an independent librarian, service to special

populations, and the work of state library agencies.

You'll get a brief overview of each division and have an opportunity to talk one-on-one with long-time members and representatives from each section. 

We'll even give you tips about how to get the most out of ASCLA and RUSA events the Conference.

We hope you’ll join us.

From the RUSA Membership Committee and the ASCLA Membership Promotion Committee