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Chapters

The purpose of a chapter is to promote general library service and librarianship within its geographic area, to provide geographic representation to the Council of the American Library Association, and to cooperate in the promotion of general and joint enterprises with the American Library Association and other library groups.  (Bylaws, Article V).

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State and Regional Chapters 
List of ALA Chapters with websites and contact information

Student Chapters
List of ALA Student Chapters with contact information

ALA and Chapter Conferences Calendar
A listing of upcoming ALA, Chapter and Affiliate Conferences

Joint Membership Program
List of participating Chapters and how to apply

Chapter Documents and Resources
Info on Leadership, Literacy, ALA Policies regarding Chapters, and more

Legislative Issues
Links to further information about current legislation affecting Chapters

Chapter Relations Programs at Upcoming ALA Conference
Events sponsored by the Chapter Relations Committee at Annual and Midwinter

Chapter Relations Committee Roster

Chapter Relations Office

New Resources

The ALA Chapters Wiki is designed to be a resource to help promote communication and assistance among ALA and the ALA Chapters.

The ILoveLibraries Take Action page, where library advocates can take action on federal and state issues, helps raise awareness about library advocacy.

 

  


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