The American Library Association is the oldest and largest library association with over 65, 000 members. It aims to promote the highest quality library and information services and public access to information.
The American Library Association offers professional service and publications including online stories and analysis of crucial issues. Membership in ALA is available to libraries, librarians, library support staff, library trustees, library vendors and to anyone who support librarianship. It offers several categories of membership and membership applications are available on this website. The site provides general information about ALA, its products and publications, events and conferences, news and more. 
