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
American Library Association Fact Sheet | ALA Fifty-seven independent library associations promoting libraries and librarianship in states, regions and territories of the United States are chapters of ALA; 28 independent national and international organizations having purposes similar to ALA are affiliates
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
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
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
Member Center | ALA Make the most of your American Library Association membership by leveraging these key benefits ALA membership includes access to exclusive perks and offers that can help you advance your skills, advance Your library, and advance your career
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