Teacher-librarians rely on the support of local, state, national, and international professional organizations for career and professional development, employment opportunities, and awards/grants/funding. Groups like the International Association of School Librarianship;[1] the American Association of School Librarians; the School Library Association in the United Kingdom and the Australian School Library Association[2] host websites, publish journals, and sponsor conferences, workshops, and other events which showcase current research and practices in the field.