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American Library Association
American Library Association (ALA) The American Library Association (ALA) was founded in 1876 in Philadelphia and subsequently chartered in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts . Its mission is 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 ensure access to information for all. Its membership is open to any person, library, or other organization interested in library service and librarianship.upon payment of the dues provided for in the Bylaws . For membership information visit: American Indian Library Association AILA is an affiliate of the American Library Association (ALA). Arizona Library Association (AzLA) Arizona Library Association (AzLA) began in 1926 when Estelle Lutrell and State Librarian Con Cronin recognized the need for a strong association of librarians to improve Arizona libraries. The mission of the fledgling group was to look after the general welfare of library work and workers in Arizona , to advance the education advantages of the state through libraries, and to promote general interest in library extension (traveling libraries.) From a beginning of 23 members, AzLA has grown to approximately 1,000 strong. Since its establishment, the Association's basic mission has remained the same: to promote and improve library service and librarianship in Arizona . Maine Library Association (MLA)
Montana Library Association (MLA) Welcome to MLA, one of Montana 's most active, vital and 'user friendly' organizations. Membership is open to any person or organization engaged in library work or service.
Nevada Library Association (NLA) In common with most of the western states, Nevada has vast distances and a sparse population base with the exception of the two urban areas of the state, Reno and Las Vegas, conditions which do not help libraries, which are usually low on the budget priority; but as the Nevada Library Association has grown during the past years so have library services in Nevada. Of course, the association has not been the only factor in the improvement of library services within the state, as the people of the state and the individual librarian must be the motivating factor, but the Nevada Library Association has proved the validity of the reasons given for its establishment: It has acted and will continue to act as a clearing house for library information in Nevada, through meetings and a published newsletter. The published newsletter has undergone four title changes throughout its years of publication, several changes in format, and several editors, but is still a vital source of library information. The Nevada Library Association has acted and will continue to act as a forum for presenting new ideas to benefit Nevada libraries; and the Nevada Library Association has acted and will continue to act as a group to protect or broaden the scope of Nevada library service and call attention to the work of Nevada 's libraries. New Mexico Library Association (NMLA)
For membership information visit: Texas Library Association (TLA) TLA is a professional organization that promotes librarianship and library service in Texas . Through legislative advocacy, continuing education events, and networking channels, TLA offers members the opportunity for service to the profession as well as for personal growth. For membership information visit: Washington Library Association (WLA) The purpose of the Washington Library Association is to promote library services, continuing education and library advocacy on behalf of the people of Washington State. Wisconsin Library Association (WLA) WLA brings together and supports people from all types of libraries. American Association of School Librarians International Association of School Librarianship (IASL)
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