The Institute of Museum and Library Services is an independent federal agency that fosters leadership, innovation, and a lifetime of independent learning. Created by the Museum and Library Services Act of 1996, P.L. 104-208, IMLS administers the Library Services and Technology Act and the Museum Services Act. The Institute receives policy advice from two Presidentially appointed, Senate confirmed entities: the National Commission for Libraries and Information Science and the National Museum Services Board.

• programs that support research and encourage innovation
• development of best practices
• dissemination of its publications and its Web site
• development of tools and resources to provide seamless access to the digital holdings of collecting institutions regardless of type or physical location
• collaboration and partnership between and among libraries and museums to maximize their impact and magnify the use of their resources.

The New Jersey Association of School Librarians

The The New Jersey Association of School Librarians advocates high standards for librarianship and library media programs in the public, private and parochial schools in New Jersey to ensure that students and staff become effective users of information. The Association fosters excellence in the school library media program by providing school librarians/media specialists with educational opportunities and current information through mentoring, online and print publications, workshops, and conferences.

International Association of School Librarianship

IASL provides an international forum for people interested in promoting effective school library media programs as viable instruments in the educational process. IASL also provides guidance and advice for the development of school library programs and the school library profession. IASL works in cooperation with other professional associations and agencies. Membership is worldwide, and includes school librarians, teachers, librarians, library advisers, consultants, educational administrators, and others who are responsible for library and information services in schools. The membership also includes professors and instructors in universities and colleges where there are programs for school librarians, and students who are undertaking such programs.

American Association of School Librarians

The mission of the American Association of School Librarians is to advocate excellence, facilitate change, and develop leaders in the school library media field. AASL works to ensure that all members of the school library media field collaborate to:

• provide leadership in the total education program
• participate as active partners in the teaching/learning process
• connect learners with ideas and information, and
• prepare students for life-long learning, informed decision-making, a love of reading, and the use of information tehcnologies.

Scholastic Librarians

Resources for school librarians provided by Scholastic, the global children's publishing and media company. Recognizing that literacy is the cornerstone of a child's intellectual, personal and cultural growth, Scholastic, for more than 80 years, has created quality products and services that educate, entertain and motivate children and are designed to help enlarge their understanding of the world around them.

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