This group is a space for individuals interested in practicing the learning organization discipline of Systems Thinking. Systems Thinking is defined by Peter Senge (and others) as: "A way of thinking about, and a language for describing and understanding, the forces and interrelationships that...
The Open Group for Library History Reform is a new OPEN ALA Connect community for discussion of concerns and suggestions for improving advocacy within ALA and our communities for addressing Library History Reform in terms of gender and diversity issues. ALA conference committees and round...
To provide a means for current and former Student Chapter leaders to meet, mentor, network, and discuss issues of common concern.
The ALA Washington Office will host Library Advocacy Day featuring a rally at 11 a.m. June 29, 2010, on the U.S. Capitol grounds in Washington, D.C. This one-time opportunity during ALA Annual Conference is a chance for library supporters to join together to demonstrate support for libraries and...
ALA members born between 1965 and 1978 are the "next generation" of library leaders--indeed, many of us have started to take on leadership positions within the association. However, the majority of the leadership development buzz is focused on younger members. This group will provide...