Meet CSLASR Section 3 Representative Lesley Ogle

 Meet Lesley Ogle

I am currently the high school and district librarian at Arcadia Unified near Pasadena. I am originally from Shafter but spent the first part of career working in Tulare. I made the big move to Los Angeles 4 years ago and am loving it! I really enjoy traveling, trying new restaurants, and watching live theater and comedy shows. 

Vision for CSLA

I am so excited to represent my section on the southern board! I use CSLA as a way to connect with other school library employees, so I'm hoping to continue to build our southern region networking events. CSLA is a powerful organization for us, but it can only succeed when members are willing to step up and make these events happen. I thought about running for years but always chickened out. Now that I have met more people and have gotten more involved, it was an easy choice to run for a position myself. When you work with good people for a good cause, it's much easier to get things done. I can't wait to get started!

Why did you Join CSLA

CSLA has provided a wealth of networking opportunities for me. Most of us work in districts with very few library employees, so it can be hard to collaborate with coworkers on a regular basis. Having a network of competent and caring library workers has been so helpful. The annual conference obviously provides a full weekend of growth and interaction, but the smaller, local events throughout the year provide even more ways to meet others in the field and grow from their experiences.

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