Library & information science

Library & information science

A multidisciplinary field that focuses on the practices, tools of management, information technology, education, and other perspectives to libraries; the collection, organization, preservation, and dissemination of information resources; and the political economy of information.

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Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS)

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ALCTS has nearly 4,000 members from the United States and 42 other countries. This division of the American Library Association is the member resource for specialists in ...

Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA)

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YALSA is a national association of librarians and other interested parties whose mission is to provide and improve library services for patrons from age 12 through age 18. YALSA ...

Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA)

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The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA)was established in 1957 to encourage outstanding leadership and management practices in library and information services. ...

Association for Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA)

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The Association for Specialized and Cooperative Library ASCLA ASCLA improves library service by advocating for and providing networking, enrichment, and educational opportunities ...

Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF)

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The Office for Intellectual Freedom was established in 1967. This office is in charge of implementing the American Library Association’s policies concerning the concept of ...

Office for Literacy and Outreach Services (OLOS)

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The Office for Literacy and Outreach Services (OLOS) serves the American Library Association by supporting equitable access to the knowledge and information resources stored in ...

Office for Accreditation (OA

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The Office for Accreditation of the American Library Association serves the public, students, employers, and library and information studies Master's degree programs through the ...