- American Library Association
ALA is the largest membership association in the library industry It's a community of people working together to ensure that libraries remain vital centers of literacy, access, and opportunity
- Membership | ALA
ALA is the largest and most respected membership association in the world for the library industry It is a community of people working together to ensure that libraries remain vital centers of literacy, access, and opportunity
- About ALA Our Mission
ALA provides resources to support all aspects and all stages of your library career: School, jobs, continuing education and professional growth
- Conferences Events | ALA
Details on upcoming ALA Annual conferences and archives of previous ALA conferences
- About ALA | ALA
The American Library Association (ALA) is the oldest and largest library association in the world, providing association information, news, events, and advocacy resources for members, librarians, and library users
- Advocacy Issues | ALA
ALA supports librarians facing censorship challenges and encourages reporting, even if no assistance is needed Reports are confidential, and the information gathered helps create tools to combat censorship in all our libraries
- News and Press Center | ALA
Stay updated on ALA's latest news, events, and initiatives in libraries nationwide Your go-to source for library innovation and impact
- History | ALA
At the end of the meeting, according to Ed Holley in his essay "ALA at 100," "the register was passed around for all to sign who wished to become charter members," making October 6, 1876 the birthday of the American Library Association
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