- American Library Association
American Library Association chooses Daniel Montgomery as new executive director PLA seeks responses to 2025 Public Library Services for Strong Communities Surv… PLA invites all U S public libraries to participate
- Membership | ALA - American Library Association
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 - American Library Association
The ALA Mission: Empowering and advocating for libraries and library workers to ensure equitable access to information for all
- Conferences Events | ALA - American Library Association
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 other areas of interest
- American Library Association Fact Sheet | ALA
American Library Association The American Library Association (ALA), the voice of America's libraries, is the oldest, largest and most influential library association in the world Its more than 50,000 members are primarily librarians but also trustees, publishers and other library supporters The association represents all types of libraries; its mission is to promote the highest quality
- News and Press Center | ALA - American Library Association
Stay updated on ALA's latest news, events, and initiatives in libraries nationwide Your go-to source for library innovation and impact
- Tools Resources | ALA - American Library Association
Explore resources for education materials, advocacy tools, research databases, professional development, and more
- History | ALA - American Library Association
Preliminary Beginnings In September 1853, a convention was held in New York City with the intent of forming a permanent organization The conference was attended by 80 men Charles C Jewett (Smithsonian Institution) was elected president Seth Hastings Grant (New York Mercantile Library) was elected secretary A committee of five members was appointed to organize a second meeting in 1854
|