GLMA is now an affiliate of ISTE, International Society for Technology in Education.
What is GLMA?
GLMA is a professional organization serving
school library media professionals in Georgia. Its members are dedicated
to the advancement and empowerment of school library media specialists
and to quality education in Georgia's schools. GLMA, Inc. is the state
affiliate to the American
Association of School Libraries (AASL), a division of the American
Library Association (ALA).
AASL/GLMA, Inc. Mission
Statement
To Advocate Excellence,
To Facilitate Change, and
To Develop Leaders.
Who are GLMA members?
- School library media specialists
- Coordinators of school library media
services
- School library media paraprofessionals
- Students preparing to be library media
specialists
- Library media educators
- Representatives of library media related
companies
- Retired library media professionals
- Others interested in promoting excellence
in school library services
What do GLMA members do?
GLMA represents your interests in an active
liaison and advisory role with other state library media organizations
and with national and regional professional organizations. GLMA supports
your professional developments by keeping you in touch with current
trends and issues in the profession. GLMA presents district meetings
that provide interesting programs or workshops and promotes camaraderie
with your peers. GLMA publishes an online newsletter to keep you informed
concerning the issues of the organization and your profession. GLMA
provides an opportunity for you to be directly involved in your professional
organization through holding office, serving on committees or task forces,
or presenting at conferences, district meetings, or workshops. GLMA
gives school media specialists a voice in the Georgia Legislature and
the State Board of Education through the Governmental Relations Committee,
and through the networking of GLMA members. GLMA sponsors the
Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl at the building, system, district, and
state levels. GLMA recognizes professional excellence by presenting
awards for outstanding service.
GLMA Bylaws
GLMA Policies, Procedures, & Exhibits
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