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.

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, …

ALA provides resources to support all aspects and all stages of your library career: School, jobs, continuing education and professional growth.

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 …

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, …

Details on upcoming ALA Annual conferences and archives of previous ALA conferences.

ALA and its divisions have published several guidelines and standards. Here you'll find guidelines for accreditation and standards for library staff and personnel.

Nov 5, 2025 · Stay updated on ALA's latest news, events, and initiatives in libraries nationwide. Your go-to source for library innovation and impact.

Visit ALA eLearning to browse or search the comprehensive catalog of continuing education opportunities from across ALA's divisions. Here you'll find all online courses, live and recorded …

These ALA Scholarships are open to all applicants who have applied for admission to a formal program of library and information studies leading to a master's degree.