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Organization Information

ALTA strives to educate and empower library trustees to advocate for and adopt library policies that promote the highest quality library and information services and ensure access to information for all.

ALTA Mission and Vision Statement

Founded in 1890 as the American Library Trustee Association, today’s Association for Library Trustees and Advocates (ALTA) is the only division of the American Library Association (ALA) dedicated to promoting and ensuring outstanding library service through educational programs that develop excellence in trusteeship and actions that advocate access to information for all.

ALTA Board of Directors

The Board manages the affairs of the association in accordance with ALTA Bylaws and policies. Board meetings take place twice a year--at the ALA Midwinter Meeting and Annual Conference-- and the Board also has the authority to conduct business between meetings. 
To see the Board Roster, click here.

ALTA Committees - Get Involved

To carry out the work of the association, ALTA depends on the pooling of many talents, interests and backgrounds. Our members work together to benefit library trustees and advocates throughout the country. With more than 20 committees working in such areas as education, marketing, and advocacy, we welcome new volunteers and hope you will share your talents with ALTA.
To see ALTA committee charges click here.

Volunteer for an ALTA Committee!  (PDF file)

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ALTA History & Milestones

Founded in 1890 as the American Library Trustee Association, today’s Association for Library Trustees and Advocates (ALTA) is the only division of the American Library Association (ALA) dedicated to providing resources, programs, publications and services to America’s public library trustees and advocates....MORE...



MEMBERS ONLY CONTENT

Please note: If you are a member of ALTA, you may access our Committee Rosters, which are contained under Members Only content.

To access, please login as an ALTA member (if you have not already), and then click here for the ALTA Committee Rosters page, and click on the committee whose roster you wish to view. 

REMEMBER: You will need to log in with your ALA membership ID number (or e-mail address) and password to access roster information. If you are unsure of your password, use the following page to retrieve it. Thank you!

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ALTA volunteer form (PDF File)
  


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