American Library Association
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The American Library Association (ALA) is a nonprofit organization based in the United States that promotes libraries and library education internationally. It is the oldest and largest library association in the world,[5] with 49,727 members as of 2021.[6]
American library association and professional society
 ALA Logo | |
| Abbreviation | ALA |
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| Formation | October 6, 1876; 146 years ago (1876-10-06) |
| Type | Non-profit NGO |
| Purpose | "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."[1] |
| Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
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Region served | United States |
Membership (2021) | 49,727[2] |
| Tracie D. Hall | |
| Emily Drabinski[3] | |
Budget | $55 million[4] |
Staff | approx. 300 |
| Website | www |