MCEMSA, MCPS, media specialists, school librarians

State Professional Organizations

Why Join? There's lots of great reasons!

To develop a lifelong love of reading among students in Maryland.
To develop skills and promote excellence in print and nonprint media production among students in Maryland
To promote and provide for the professional development of its members in order to better implement goals one and two.
To encourage the dissemination and sharing of ideas, programs and materials among members through conferences, publications, and other media.
To encourage the implementation of state and national standards and guidelines for school library media programs.
To foster public understanding of the value of library media programs in the educational process and lifelong learning.
To plan and execute programs to encourage the implementation of exemplary school library media programs throughout Maryland.
To develop cooperative relationships with other associations and agencies having similar purpose.