LASL (Louisiana Association of School Librarians)
(for more information on LASL section of LLA go to LASL's webpage)
Purpose:
Provides leadership for the school library media specialist and stimulates personal and professional growth;
sponsors continuing education activities and workshops; promotes communication among school library media specialists and
encourages participation in LLA.
Officers:
Chair; First Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect; Second Vice-Chair/First Vice Chair-Elect; Secretary; Parliamentarian (appointed).
Standing Committees:
Constitution, Bylaws and Official Policy; Continuing Education; (Sue) Hefley Educator of the Year Award;
Legislative; Membership; Nominating; Projects; Standards; Student Relations.
Awards:
Sue Hefley Educator of the Year Award - recognizes the outstanding contributions of non-librarian Louisiana educators to
school libraries within Louisiana.
School Library Media Specialist Award - recognizes the outstanding contributions of school library media specialists within Louisiana.
Publications:
LASL Newsletter, published three times a year, is the official newsletter of the section.
Activities:
- Sponsors the LASL Author Luncheon that features an author of children's or young adult books at the Annual Conference.
- LASL Showcase of Achievement provides workshops at the Annual Conference.