About

Access Services in Libraries, Inc.

A nonprofit organization supporting community, learning, and publishing for library workers whose roles shape how users access collections and services.

Who we are

ASiL supports library workers involved in access services, resource sharing, circulation, delivery, user services, and related operational areas.

What we support

  • Professional community and connection
  • The Access Services Conference
  • Publishing and proceedings
  • Ongoing learning and knowledge sharing

Our history

2009

The first Access Services Conference is held in Atlanta to create a space for access services-focused professional development.

2018

The conference is incorporated as Access Services in Libraries, Inc., establishing a nonprofit organization to support ongoing work.

Today

ASiL continues to expand through community membership, conference programming, and publishing initiatives.

Board and conference leadership

Board of Directors

  • Karen Glover, President and Director of Operations and Finance
  • Krista Higham, Interim Vice President
  • Stella Richardson, Member at Large
  • Viki Timian, Secretary
  • Vacant, Assistant Treasurer

Conference Steering Committee

  • Karen Glover, Conference Coordinator
  • Amanda Bena, Awards
  • Krista Higham, Sponsorship
  • Austina Jordan, Program Planning
  • Shanda Peterson, Marketing
  • Viki Timian, Volunteer Coordinator

Conference

The annual conference brings library workers together to share practical ideas, current work, and emerging issues.

Learn about the conference →

Membership and publishing

ASiL is building community membership and publishing efforts that extend connection and knowledge sharing beyond the conference.

Membership →
Publishing →