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Category for sites relating to library associations in the United States of America. Individual state library associations in the US should be submitted to the lower subcategory for states.

Subcategories

• State-Level Groups

Resources in This Category

• American Indian Library Association

  http://www.nativeculture.com/lisamitten/aila.html
  Committed to disseminating information about Indian cultures, languages, values, and information needs to the library community. Includes links to information on American Indian education and literature and information on the organization.

• American Library Association

  http://www.ala.org/
  The ALA is the oldest and largest library association in the world. Includes association information, news, events, and advocacy resources for members, librarians, and library users.

• American Society for Information Science

  http://www.asis.org/
  Provides education and networking opportunities to information professionals (including librarians, webmasters, information specialists, educators, researchers, publishers, information center managers) in organizations around the world. Bridges the gap between information science research and information services practice.

• American Theological Library Association

  http://www.atla.com/
  Professional association of librarians who specialize or have an interest in theology, religious studies, or the bibliography of religion. Includes staff directory, products for sale, and conference information.

• Art Libraries Society of North America

  http://www.arlisna.org/
  Membership includes architecture and art librarians, visual resources professionals, artists, curators, educators, publishers, and others interested in visual arts information. Includes contact information and conference news.

• Church and Synagogue Library Association

  http://cslainfo.org/
  Provides information on membership, activities, and publications of this religious library organization.

• Institute of Museum and Library Services

  http://www.imls.gov/
  A US Federal agency that strengthens museums and libraries to benefit the public. Includes details on their programs and grants.

• Medical Library Association

  http://www.mlahq.org/
  Includes a resource list of consumer health information on the web. Also provides membership, conference, and publication information.

• Mountain Plains Library Association

  http://www.mpla.us/
  Organization consisting of the state library associations of twelve western US states. Includes mission statement and meeting minutes.

• Music Library Association

  http://www.musiclibraryassoc.org/
  Organization for music librarianship includes information on music resources, membership, and continuing education opportunities.

• New England Library Association

  http://www.nelib.org/
  Providing information about association activities and programs. Includes news and events, employment resources, education and scholarships, and organizational information.

• Pacific Northwest Library Association

  http://www.pnla.org/
  Organization of people who work in, with, and for libraries to provide opportunities in communication, education and leadership that transcend political boundaries. Includes information on continuing education opportunities and how to join.

• Progressive Librarians Guild

  http://www.libr.org/PLG/
  A professional organization for librarians and library workers, providing a network for support, discourse, and action on library issues.

• Public Library Association

  http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/pla/
  Includes information on literacy programs offered by the association. Also includes information on their journal and other publications.

• Social Responsibilities Round Table

  http://libr.org/SRRT/
  SRRT is a round table within the American Library Association working with progressive issues within ALA and librarianship at large

• US National Network of Libraries of Medicine

  http://nnlm.gov/
  The National Network of Libraries of Medicine is dedicated to making the world's biomedical information available throughout the U.S.

 

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