- 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
- About ALA Our Mission
The ALA assists and promotes libraries in helping children and adults develop the ability to read and utilize information resources -understanding that literacy is essential in a global information society
- Membership | ALA
Make the most of your ALA membership by leveraging these key benefits including ALA Connect and Connect Live, American Libraries and AL Direct and Library Workflife
- Advocacy Issues | ALA
Advocacy is central to everything we do, from intellectual freedom to library funding ALA will always be ready to stand up and advocate for libraries Learn more about ALA's advocacy through the Office for Intellectual Freedom and the Public Policy Advocacy Office in Washington
- Conferences Events | ALA
ALA, its Divisions, Round Tables and Affiliates host many conferences, and in-person and online events to showcase cutting-edge developments in library advocacy, information literacy, and many other areas of interest
- My Connect - ALA
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- Tools Resources | ALA
ALA and its divisions have published several guidelines and standards Here you'll find guidelines for accreditation and standards for library staff and personnel
- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion | ALA
The Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services uses a social justice framework to ensure the inclusion of diverse perspectives within our profession and association to best position ALA as a trusted, leading advocate for equitable access to library services for all
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