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This guide's content designed and prepared by former Pratt SI student and library graduate assistant, Manuela Aronofsky.
National & International Associations
- American Library Association (ALA)
The oldest and largest library association in the world. The mission of ALA 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.” - American Association of School Librarians (AASL)
The only national professional membership organization focused on school librarians and the school library community. - Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)
ALA division for children’s services. The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) is the world's largest organization dedicated to the support and enhancement of library service to children. - Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA)
ALA division for young adult library services. Their mission is to support library staff in alleviating the challenges teens face, and in putting teens on the path to successful and fulfilling lives. - The Library and Information Association (CILIP)
CILIP is the UK library and information association. Their mission is to support, unite and develop information professionals and librarians. - International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA)
The leading international body representing the interests of library and information services and their users.
State Associations
- ALA Chapters Directory
A directory of all state & regional associations - New York Library Association (NYLA)
NYLA leads, educates, and advocates for the advancement of the New York library community. - New Jersey Library Association (NJLA)
NJLA advocates for the advancement of library services for the residents of New Jersey.