American Library Association

The American Library Association (ALA) is a non-profit organization based in the United States that promotes libraries and library education internationally. It is the oldest and largest library association in the world, with more than 65,000 members. Founded by Justin Winsor, Charles Ammi Cutter, Samuel S. Green, James L. Whitney, Melvil Dewey (Melvil Dui), Fred B. Perkins and Thomas W. Bicknell in 1876 in Philadelphia and chartered in 1879 in M... more

Also known as:

  • ALA

Organization

Address

American Library Association Headquarters

Chicago Cook County

Sectors:

Date founded:

  • 1876

Number Of Members:

  • 66,000
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