OASL Membership Information

Oregon Association of School Libraries
"Progressive Leadership for Excellence in Library Media Programs"

OASL provides progressive leadership to pursue excellence in school library media programs by:

advocating information literacy for all students;
supporting the highest levels of library media services in schools;
strengthening member professionalism through communications and educational opportunities;
promoting visibility in education, government and the community.

Membership Fees

Professional $50.00 (licensed and certificated personnel)
School Librarians/Library Media Specialists, Technology Specialists, Computer Coordinators, Higher Ed Professionals, Classroom Teachers, Administrators and Retired professionals.

ParaProfessionals $25.00
Library Assistants, Library Clerks, Media Managers, Repair Technicians, Computer Lab Assistants and all classified employees working in School Libraries.

Associate $25.00
Retired paraprofessionals, Full-time students, Out of State, Public Librarians (not joining with OLA) and other Educators.

Commercial $50.00
Vendors and Exhibitors in the Library and Technology Field

Joint OLA Add $20.00
Joint membership with the Oregon Library Association (in addition to base membership fee) You may also join OLA's Children's Division and OYAN for an addtional $5. fee.

All members will receive OASL newsletters, Interchange professional journals, conference information, and reduced registration at conferences. Members may vote, serve on important committees and hold office. The OASL membership year runs from October through the following September. Most members renew their membership at the annual fall conference. Membership Directory in online and available only to current members. Return to menu

The Organization

OASL is led by and Executive Committee, a Board of Directors, and many active committees, all of which involve library media and technology professionals from throughout the state. The Board of Directors and standing committees change yearly to involve new people. Committees include: Technology, Promotions, Awards, Intellectual Freedom, Scholarships, Legislative, Membership, Nominations and Higher Education. Return to menu

Benefits

Professional ideas and news of the organization through our journal and newsletters.
A voice in educational media and technology development in Oregon.
Reduced registration rates at our highly-regarded Fall Conference, which offers sessions on all aspects of the profession.
Eligibility for our Library Teacher and ParaProfessional of the Year Awards.
Regional conferences with member-planned activities in the Spring.
Benefits of membership in an organization recognized by educational and political leaders
Representation and voice in the affairs of two major national associations--the American Association of School Librarians and the Association for Educational Communication and Technology.
Opportunity to apply for annual scholarships supporting continuing education in educational library media.
Voting privileges in OASL to determine policy and leadership.
Support from legislation and intellectual freedom networks.
Opportunity to meet school library media specialists, technology specialists, and other educators from throughout the state and share ideas. Return to menu

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