Library

Library

A collection of books, references, sources, services organized and maintained by a public entity, an institution, or a private individual.

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Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS)

Library & information science; Library

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 collection development, ...

Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA)

Library & information science; Library

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 uses continuing ...

Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA)

Library & information science; Library

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

Association for Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA)

Library & information science; Library

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

Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF)

Library & information science; Library

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 intellectual freedom as ...

Office for Literacy and Outreach Services (OLOS)

Library & information science; Library

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 member libraries. OLOS ...

Office for Accreditation (OA

Library & information science; Library

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 promotion and ...