American Library Association
For more than 140 years, the American Library Association has been the trusted voice for all libraries, advocating for the profession and the library's role in enhancing learning and ensuring access to information for all. Contact the ALA Communications, Marketing, and Media Relations team to learn more about ALA positions and actions and get ...
ALA-Accredited Programs | ALA - American Library Association
Historical List of ALA-Accredited programs for all programs accredited since 1925. The following program is in Candidacy status seeking ALA accreditation: University of Central Missouri Master of Library Science (Accreditation decision in February 2027) Report problems with the directories to accred@ala.org. Email.
ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition
The ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition will bring together thousands of librarians and library staff, educators, authors, publishers, friends of libraries, trustees, special guests, and exhibitors to the world's largest library event! Featuring discussions on timely and enduring issues, reflections on the ever-evolving role of libraries, and updates on relevant legislation and policies; the ...
Tools & Resources | ALA
Providing information on the work of the American Library Association, as well as subject-specific resources both for and about libraries. Promoting cultural and community programming as an essential part of library service. Bolstering libraries as central community leaders by equipping librarians with new tools and resources for innovative ...
Conferences & Events | ALA
ALA Conferences. ALA LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience. LibLearnX provides immersive learning for library professionals with workshops, bite-sized sessions, and tailored experiential formats tailored to various learning styles. Expand networks, celebrate peers, and honor authors at the Award ceremonies. ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition.
Annual Conference | ALA - American Library Association
Registration Opens February 20, 2024 www.alaannual.org #ALAAC24. "Connect, Converse, Collaborate=ALA Annual Conference." General information about location and when the next ALA Annual Conference & Exhibits registration will open.
ALA Standards & Guidelines | ALA - American Library Association
Key Documents. The categorized listing of ALA Standards & Guidelines includes documents entitled “standards” and “guidelines” as well as other documents of a similar nature entitled “statements,” “rules,” and “criteria.”. The ALA Standards Manual gives definitions of those terms, describes the authority of units to develop ...
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. ALA uses five Key Action Areas as guiding principles for directing the Association’s energies and resources: Diversity, Equity …
About ALA & Our Mission | ALA - American Library Association
About ALA & Our Mission. The ALA Mission: To provide leadership for the development, promotion, and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and to ensure access to information for all.
Membership - ALA
Call 800-545-2433. Call ALA Member Relations and Services at 800-545-2433. 8:30am - 4:30pm (Monday-Friday) Complete and return an enrollment form. Download a print-ready form at the Print Membership Application Page, complete, and return by mail or fax.