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.

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 …

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.

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 …

A list of ALA's official standards and guidelines, including additional documents prepared and endorsed by various ALA units for the purpose of helping to improve library service and guide …

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

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, …

ALA Publishing & Media provides all library employees a comprehensive, one-stop resource for print and digital materials dedicated to professional development, improving library services, …

May 15, 2025 · Stay updated on ALA's latest news, events, and initiatives in libraries nationwide. Your go-to source for library innovation and impact.

Each year, ALA releases an annual report that examines attempts to curtail the freedom to read, offering more information about censorship attacks on the Top 10 Most Challenged Books, as …