Title: RDA Toolkit

URL: https://www.rdatoolkit.org/

Description: RDA Toolkit is an integrated, browser-based, online product that allows users to interact with a collection of cataloging- related documents and resources including RDA: Resource Description and Access. RDA Toolkit is published by the RDA Co-Publishers

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Title: Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) Blog

URL: https://www.oif.ala.org/oif/

Description: The OIF Blog is managed by the Office for Intellectual Freedom of the American Library Association.

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Title: NMRT Notes | Blog of the New Members Round Table of ALA

URL: https://www.nmrt.ala.org/notes/

Description: Blog of the New Members Round Table of ALA.

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Title: GLBTRT Reviews

URL: https://www.glbtrt.ala.org/reviews/

Description: The contents of GLBT Reviews are first published in the GLBTRT Newsletter, a quarterly publication of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table (GLBTRT) of the American Library Association (ALA). Each issue includes 15 to 20 reviews. Our reviews cover GLBT-themed fiction and nonfiction material for children, young adults, and adults. We review a variety of genres and formats including: books, films, comics, music, and websites. We are one of only a few organizations that review a large quantity of GLBT materials. The reviews are written by members of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table (GLBTRT) of the American Library Association (ALA). The GLBT Reviews Committee is a sub-committee of the GLBT Round Table Newsletter Committee.

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Title: Freedom to Read Foundation

URL: https://www.ftrf.org/

Description: The Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) is a non-profit legal and educational organization affiliated with the American Library Association. FTRF protects and defends the First Amendment to the Constitution and supports the right of libraries to collect - and individuals to access - information.

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Title: Programming Librarian

URL: https://programminglibrarian.org/

Description: A project of the American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office, Programming Librarian is the premier online resources for all things related to presenting cultural and community programs for all types and sizes of libraries. Librarians from public, academic, special, and school libraries stay connected with the latest programming initiatives and resources through Programming Librarian.

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Title: Library Information Technology Association (LITA) Blog

URL: https://litablog.org/

Description: The official blog of the Library Information Technology Association (LITA).

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Title: ITTS News | Blog for the Information Technology & Telecommunications Services Office of the ALA

URL: https://itts.ala.org/news/

Description: You’ve reached the blog for the IT department of the American Library Association. Here you’ll find updates on the many projects we work on for the Association and its members. If you have a question about a specific post, please feel free to leave a comment asking about it. There’s also a contact form you can use to reach us for other issues. We’ll do our best to respond as soon as possible.

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Title: Sustainability Round Table (SRT) Homepage

URL: https://greeningyourlibrary.wordpress.com/

Description: The ALA Sustainability Round Table (SustainRT) is the newest professional forum within the American Library Association. The motion to create a sustainability round table was passed unanimously by ALA Council at Midwinter 2013 in Seattle. SustainRT was created as a venue in which members exchange ideas and opportunities regarding sustainability in order to move toward a more equitable, healthy and economically viable society. The mission of the organization is to provide resources for the library community to support sustainability through curriculum development; collections; exhibits; events; advocacy, communication, library buildings and space design. SustainRT is open to all ALA members and will include both individual members and organizational members. An interim Steering Committee is in the process of creating by-laws.

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Title: Rainbow Book List

URL: https://glbtrt.ala.org/rainbowbook

Description: The Rainbow Book List is a joint project of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table and the Social Responsibilities Round Table of the American Library Association. The Rainbow Book List presents an annual bibliography of quality books with significant and authentic GLBTQ content, which are recommended for people from birth through eighteen years of age.

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Title: College & Research Libraries News

URL: https://crln.acrl.org/

Description: Established in 1966, College & Research Libraries News (C&RL News) provides articles on the latest trends and practices affecting academic and research libraries and serves as the official newsmagazine and publication of record of ACRL. Monthly columns include Scholarly Communication, The Way I See It, Internet Resources, Internet Reviews, Washington Hotline, Grants and Acquisitions, and People in the News. Other regular features include ACRL TechConnect. C&RL News is published 11 times per year.

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Title: College & Research Libraries Homepage

URL: https://crl.acrl.org/

Description: College & Research Libraries (C&RL)is the official scholarly research journal of the Association of College & Research Libraries, a division of the American Library Association, 50 East Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611. C&RL is published bimonthly.

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Title: ACRL Annual Conference Homepage

URL: https://conference.acrl.org/

Description: This is the central page for information on the annual conference of the Association of College and Research Librarians (ACRL)

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Title: American Libraries Magazine

URL: https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/

Description: American Libraries, the flagship magazine of the American Library Association, is published 6 times yearly, with occasional digital supplements, by the American Library Association. ISSN 0002-9769. Printed in the USA. Subscription price is included in ALA dues. The magazine is sent to some 65,000 individuals and organizations worldwide. ALA members receive American Libraries as a perquisite of membership.

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Title: ALA Editions Homepage

URL: https://alaeditions.org/

Description: ALA Editions publishes resources used worldwide by tens of thousands of library and information professionals to improve programs, build on best practices, develop leadership, and for personal professional development. ALA authors and developers are leaders in their fields, and their content is published in a growing range of print and electronic formats.

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Title: Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) Blog

URL: http://yalsa.ala.org/blog/

Description: The mission of the YALSA blog is to provide a virtual space for publishing timely information about emerging and new practices for library services for and with teens, to explore practices in related fields relevant to teen services, to raise awareness about appropriate YALSA tools to facilitate innovation in teen services, and to provide resources for members and the library community to support their efforts to continuously improve their overall teen services program.

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Title: The Hub | YALSA Literature Blog

URL: http://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/

Description: The Hub is the literature blog for YALSA, the Young Adult Library Services Association. Learn more about the organization on the YALSA website. The mission of The Hub: Your Connection to Teen Reads is to provide a one-stop-shop for finding information about teen reads, including recommendations for great teen reads, information about YALSA lists and awards, book trailers and other book-related videos, and best of the best lists.

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Title: RUSA Update (E-Newsletter of the ALA Reference and User Services Association)

URL: http://www.rusa.ala.org/rusaupdate/

Description: This is the official blog for the Reference and User Services Division of the ALA (RUSA).

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Title: Rare Books and Manuscript Section of ACRL Homepage

URL: http://www.new.rbms.info/

Description: Welcome to the official website of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Section (RBMS) of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), a division of the American Library Association (ALA). RBMS strives to represent and promote the interests of librarians who work with rare books, manuscripts, and other types of special collections. If you happened on our website because you are interested in finding out more about your old books, please refer to our guide titled "Your Old Books" for some basic information and references. If you are a new member of RBMS or are interested in becoming one, please refer to our membership information page.

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Title: Leads from LLAMA

URL: http://www.llama.ala.org/llamaleads/

Description: Featuring LLAMA news and information of interest to LLAMA members; including awards, conferences, and other resources.

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Title: I Love Libraries

URL: http://www.ilovelibraries.org/

Description: Thank you for visiting ILoveLibraries.org, the American Library Association's (ALA's) website for the public, designed to keep America informed about what's happening in today's libraries, which are found in public, school, academic, corporate and institutional settings. Ilovelibraries.org is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA), the oldest and largest library association in the world with members in academic, public, school, government and special libraries. ALA is a more than 60,000-member-strong organization that seeks to provide leadership for the development, promotion and improvement of library and information services, and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all. Ilovelibraries.org is produced by the ALA Office for Library Advocacy, and it's brought to you by ALA staff from all corners of the association, who come together to volunteer their time and brilliance. Ilovelibraries.org is truly a labor of love!

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Title: Over the Rainbow Books

URL: http://www.glbtrt.ala.org/overtherainbow/

Description: Over the Rainbow Project is an expansion of the highly successful Rainbow Books project. Over the Rainbow Books is an ad hoc committee of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table (GLBTRT) of the American Library Association (ALA). Members consists of librarians whose charge it is to select from the year’s publications, books that reflect lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender (lgbt) experience for adults and to annotate selected titles. Each year, the Over the Rainbow Project will publish a bibliography of recommended books for general readership. The bibliography will include books published between July 1 and December 31 of the previous calendar year. The committee’s charge is to create a bibliography of books that exhibit commendable literary quality and significant authentic lgbt content and are recommended for adults over age 18.

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Title: Every Child Ready to Read Homepage

URL: http://www.everychildreadytoread.org/

Description: Every Child Ready to Read® @ your library® (ECRR) is a parent education initiative. It stresses early literacy begins with the primary adults in a child's life. The ECRR toolkit empowers public libraries to assume an essential role in supporting early literacy within a community.

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Title: ALSC Blog | The Official Blog of the Association for Library Services to Children

URL: http://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/

Description: The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) is a network of more than 4,000 children’s and youth librarians, children’s literature experts, publishers, education and library school faculty members, and other adults committed to improving and ensuring the future of the nation through exemplary library service to children, their families, and others who work with children.

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Title: Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) Homepage

URL: http://www.ala.org/yalsa/

Description: The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) is a national association of librarians, library workers and advocates whose mission is to expand and strengthen library services for teens, aged 12-18. Through its member- driven advocacy, research, and professional development initiatives, YALSA builds the capacity of libraries and librarians to engage, serve and empower teens.

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Title: National Forum on Libraries and Teens

URL: http://www.ala.org/yaforum/

Description: The Forum is a year-long grant funded effort that will bring together key stakeholders from the areas of libraries, education, technology, adolescent development and the for-profit and nonprofit sectors to explore the world of young adults and library services to this population, and ultimately produce a report which will provide direction on how libraries need to adapt and potentially change to better meet the needs of 21st century teens. A draft of the report will be available in August 2013 for public comment and feedback. The final report will be published in October 2013. Grant funding is generously provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. For more information, please visit the Grant Proposal page.

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Title: United for Libraries Homepage | Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations

URL: http://www.ala.org/united/

Description: On February 1, 2009, Friends of Libraries U.S.A. (FOLUSA) and the Association for Library Trustees and Advocates (ALTA) joined forces to become an expanded division of ALA known as the Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations, now United for Libraries. Through this partnership, United for Libraries brings together libraries’ voices to speak out on behalf of library services and free public access to information. United for Libraries is a national network of enthusiastic library supporters who believe in the importance of libraries as the social and intellectual centers of communities and campuses. No one has a stronger voice for libraries than those who use them, raise money for them, and govern them. By uniting these voices, library supporters everywhere will become a real force to be reckoned with at the local, state, and national levels.

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Title: Transforming Libraries Homepage

URL: http://www.ala.org/transforminglibraries/

Description: A collection of resources on the dynamics of library services in the 21st century.

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Title: Professional Tools

URL: http://www.ala.org/tools/

Description: The ALA Library receives inquiries from librarians across the country and around the world, as well as from the general public, on a wide variety of library topics. We have prepared fact sheets on the most asked-about topics, as noted below.

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Title: Sustainability Round Table (SRT) Homepage

URL: http://www.ala.org/sustainrt/

Description: The ALA Sustainability Round Table (SustainRT) is the newest professional forum within the American Library Association. The motion to create a sustainability round table was passed unanimously by ALA Council at Midwinter 2013 in Seattle. SustainRT was created as a venue in which members exchange ideas and opportunities regarding sustainability in order to move toward a more equitable, healthy and economically viable society. The mission of the organization is to provide resources for the library community to support sustainability through curriculum development; collections; exhibits; events; advocacy, communication, library buildings and space design. SustainRT is open to all ALA members and will include both individual members and organizational members. An interim Steering Committee is in the process of creating by-laws.

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Title: ALA Tech Support

URL: http://www.ala.org/support/

Description: Our goal is to promote capability for our member- volunteers and staff as they work with technologies supported by the Office of Information Technology and Telecommunication Services (ITTS). The ITTS Helpdesk can be reached by phone at (312) 280-3273.

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Title: Social Responsibilities Round Table (SRRT) Homepage

URL: http://www.ala.org/rt/srrt/

Description: SRRT is a unit within the American Library Association. It works to make ALA more democratic and to establish progressive priorities not only for the Association, but also for the entire profession. Concern for human and economic rights was an important element in the founding of SRRT and remains an urgent concern today. SRRT believes that libraries and librarians must recognize and help solve social problems and inequities in order to carry out their mandate to work for the common good and bolster democracy.

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Title: Staff Organizations Round Table (SORT) Homepage

URL: http://www.ala.org/rt/sort/

Description: Staff Organizations Round Table exists to encourage the formation of staff organizations; to act as a clearinghouse for information about staff organizations; to bring staff organizations of library employees into closer relationship so as to foster mutual cooperation; to cooperate with all ALA units that are set up to study and act upon personnel matters.

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Title: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table (GLBTRT) Homepage, Rainbow Round Table (RRT) | Round Tables

URL: http://www.ala.org/rt/rrt/

Description: The Rainbow Round Table, formerly the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (GLBT) Round Table, of the American Library Association is committed to serving the information needs of the GLBT professional library community, and the GLBT information and access needs of individuals at large. We are committed to encouraging and supporting the free and necessary access to all information, as reflected by the missions of the American Library Association.

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Title: Retired Members Round Table (RMRT) Homepage

URL: http://www.ala.org/rt/rmrt/

Description: The Retired Members Round Table (RMRT) shall exist to develop programs of particular interest to retired persons from all types of libraries and all forms of library services, including formal opportunities for continued involvement and learning; a variety of leadership training and opportunities for mentoring; lifelong professional involvement and networking; and active engagement in the American Library Association and the profession of librarianship.

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Title: New Members Round Table (NMRT) Homepage

URL: http://www.ala.org/rt/nmrt/

Description: NMRT is an organization for people with fewer than 10 years of membership in ALA. We have close to 2000 members representing every aspect of librarianship, from nearly every state and even some foreign countries.

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Title: Map & Geospatial Information Round Table (MGIRT) Homepage

URL: http://www.ala.org/rt/magirt/

Description: The Map and Geospatial Information Round Table (MAGIRT) leads and inspires information professionals at all levels of expertise in their work with map and geospatial information resources, collections and technologies in all formats, through community, education and advocacy. Formed in 1980, MAGIRT--with close to 300 members --- is one of the round tables in the American Library Association. As the world's largest map and geospatial library organization, MAGIRT provides a forum for people interested or involved in any aspect of map or geospatial librarianship.

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Title: Library Support Staff Interests Round Table (LSSIRT) Homepage

URL: http://www.ala.org/rt/lssirt/

Description: Library Support Staff Interests Round Table (LSSIRT) exists to provide an arena within ALA for addressing a wide variety of issues of concern to library support staff, including but not limited to basic training programs, education, career development, job duties and responsibilities and other related issues for the purpose of fostering communication and networking among all levels of library personnel; to be responsible for the timely dissemination of information to local, regional, state and national support staff organizations.

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Title: Library Research Round Table (LRRT) Homepage

URL: http://www.ala.org/rt/lrrt/

Description: The Library Research Round Table (LRRT) was founded in 1968 to contribute toward the extension and improvement of library research; to provide public program opportunities for describing and evaluating library research projects and for disseminating their findings; to inform and educate ALA members concerning research techniques and their usefulness in obtaining information with which to reach administrative decisions and solve problems; and expand the theoretical base of the field. LRRT also, serves as a forum for discussion and action on issues related to the literature and information needs for the field of library and information science.

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Title: Library Instruction Round Table (LIRT) Homepage

URL: http://www.ala.org/rt/lirt/

Description: Library Instruction Round Table (LIRT) is a roundtable of the American Library Association and advocates library instruction as a means for developing competent library and information use as a part of lifelong learning. LIRT membership represents all types of libraries (academic, public, school, and special) committed to this goal.

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Title: Research & Statistics, from the Office of Research & Statistics

URL: http://www.ala.org/research/

Description: This site contains research-related content and links to statistical resources about libraries and librarianship and is maintained by the ALA Office for Research and Statistics.

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Title: ALA Privacy Policy

URL: http://www.ala.org/privacypolicy/

Description: Thank you for visiting the American Library Association website and reviewing our privacy statement. ALA is committed to protecting the privacy of our members, donors, customers, and other contacts. Our privacy policy is clear: We will collect no personal information about you when you visit our website unless you choose to provide that information to us.

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Title: Public Library Association (PLA) Homepage

URL: http://www.ala.org/pla/

Description: The Public Library Association (PLA), with more than 9,000 members, is one of the fastest growing divisions of the American Library Association (ALA), the oldest and largest library association in the world. Founded in 1944, PLA is a member-driven organization that exists to provide a diverse program of communication, publication, advocacy, continuing education, and programming for its members and others interested in the advancement of public library service.

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Title: What Chapters Are

URL: http://www.ala.org/offices/what-chapters-are

Description: Each state library association is a Chapter of the American Library Association (ALA). Chapters are established by ALA’s governing body, the ALA Council. There are currently 57 chapters, representing the following geographic areas: Fifty state library associations, councils, or federations District of Columbia; the territories of Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands; four regional associations, including the Mountain Plains Library Association; New England Library Association; Pacific Northwest Library Association; Southeastern Library Association. Each Chapter and regional Chapter has a president and president-elect. Only state Chapters have a Chapter Councilor serving on the ALA Council. Established by the ALA Council upon recommendation of the ALA Executive Board on January 11, 1967, the Chapter Relations Committee (CRC) develops and recognizes Chapters as integral components of ALA. The ALA liaison to the Chapters is the ALA Chapter Relations Office (see also What ALA Does for Chapters).

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Title: Public Information Office

URL: http://www.ala.org/offices/pio/

Description: The Public Information Offices manages the public awareness efforts of the Association through the Campaign for America's Libraries, delivering key messages to external audiences about the value of libraries and librarians. PIO also communicates ALA's key messages through media relations and crisis communications, and offers public relations counsel and editorial services.

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Title: People to People Tour

URL: http://www.ala.org/offices/people-people-library-tour-costa-rica

Description: For 50 years People to People’s Citizen Ambassador Delegations have been providing rewarding professional opportunities by taking your career out of the office and into the world.

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Title: Office for Research & Statistics

URL: http://www.ala.org/offices/ors/

Description: The Mission of the Office for Research and Statistics (ORS) is to provide leadership and expert advice to ALA staff, members, and public on all matters related to research and statistics about libraries, librarians, and other library staff; represent the Association to Federal agencies on these issues; and initiate projects needed to expand the knowledge base of the field through research and the collection of useful statistics.

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Title: Office for Literacy and Outreach Services

URL: http://www.ala.org/offices/olos/

Description: The Office for Literacy and Outreach Services (OLOS) serves the Association by identifying and promoting library services that support equitable access to the knowledge and information stored in our libraries. OLOS focuses attention on services that are inclusive of traditionally underserved populations, including new and non-readers, people geographically isolated, people with disabilities, rural and urban poor people, and people generally discriminated against based on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, language and social class. The Office ensures that training, information resources, and technical assistance are available to help libraries and librarians develop effective strategies to develop programs and service for new users.

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Title: Office for Library Advocacy

URL: http://www.ala.org/offices/ola/

Description: The Office for Library Advocacy (OLA) supports the efforts of advocates seeking to improve libraries of all types by developing resources, a peer-to-peer advocacy network, and training for advocates at the local, state and national level. In order to achieve this goal, OLA works closely with the Public Information Office, the Chapter Relations Office, the Office for Government Relations, and other ALA units involved in advocacy on behalf of particular types of libraries or particular issues, in order to help better integrate these efforts into the overall advocacy planning and strategies of the association. OLA also works to cultivate future leadership in order to sustain the advocacy efforts of the association.

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Title: Office for Information Technology Policy

URL: http://www.ala.org/offices/oitp/

Description: The Office for Information Technology Policy advances ALA’s public policy activities by helping secure information technology policies that support and encourage efforts of libraries to ensure access to electronic information resources as a means of upholding the public’s right to a free and open information society. It works to ensure a library voice in information policy debates and to promote full and equitable intellectual participation by the public.

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Title: Office of Government Relations

URL: http://www.ala.org/offices/ogr/

Description: As part of the ALA Washington Office, the Office of Government Relations (OGR) is charged with following and influencing legislation, policy and regulatory issues of importance to the library field and its public.

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Title: Member & Customer Service

URL: http://www.ala.org/offices/macs/

Description: As one of the primary support units for the entire organization, we are committed to member satisfaction and to providing the highest and most efficient service to our members and customers.

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Title: Library Champions Homepage

URL: http://www.ala.org/offices/librarychampions/

Description: ALA’s Library Champion program was launched by a select group of individual, corporate and foundation supporters who joined together to form a broad-based group to advocate for libraries and the library profession. The Campaign for America’s Libraries and its @ your library ®brand—which now supports thousands of libraries across the nation by fostering public awareness on the extensive range of resources and services available at their community library—was established from their vision.

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Title: Information Technology & Telecommunication Services (ITTS) Homepage

URL: http://www.ala.org/offices/itts/

Description: The ITTS Department supports the technology services of ALA to its staff and membership by investigating new technology, providing training and support materials, and implementing hardware and software platforms that support ALA's Action and strategic direction goals.

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Title: Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment

URL: http://www.ala.org/offices/hrdr/librarysupportstaff/library_support_staff_resource_center/

Description: The mission of the American Library Association (ALA) Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment (HRDR) is to facilitate the development of librarianship as a profession.

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Title: Finance & Accounting

URL: http://www.ala.org/offices/finance/

Description: The Finance and Accounting Department’s mission includes safeguarding and growing the Association’s assets, establishing and maintaining a functioning set of policies and procedures, while ensuring compliance to audit and generally accepted accounting principles and ethical standards.

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Title: Development Office

URL: http://www.ala.org/offices/dev/

Description: Through the generous support of members, supporters and friends who give to ALA each year, we are able to advocate on behalf of libraries and library users, promote literacy and community outreach programs, encourage reading and continuing education in communities across America, and provide scholarships to students preparing to enter the library profession.

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Title: Chapter Relations Office

URL: http://www.ala.org/offices/chapter-answers-2/

Description: The Chapter Relations Office (CRO) promotes a sense of identification between the national Association and the 57 ALA Chapters; facilitates communication between the Chapters and all ALA units (e.g., Chapter Answers, Chapter Issues, State of the Chapter Annual Report; Helping United States Libraries After Disasters), coordinates leadership development for Chapter officers (e.g., Chapter Leaders Forum), Chapter Councilors, chief paid staff members, and other Chapter leaders; strengthens membership promotion activities for ALA and the Chapters (e.g., joint membership program); coordinates the ALA Student Chapters and the ALA Student-to-Staff program and Money Smart Week; and helps raise awareness throughout the ALA of and sensitivity to Chapter advocacy and other needs (e.g., Chapter Issues, where Chapters share how they address common issues). In addition to CRO, the interests of Chapters are represented within ALA by the Chapter Relations Committee (CRC), which meets each Midwinter Meeting and Annual Conference, and serves as an advisory committee to the CRO.

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Title: ALA News Press Releases

URL: http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2014/

Description: Press releases for the ALA.

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Title: ALA News Press Releases

URL: http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2013/?date_filter[value]&title=&body_value=&page=

Description: Press releases for the ALA.

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Title: ALA News Press Releases

URL: http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2013/

Description: Press releases for the ALA.

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Title: ALA News Press Releases

URL: http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2012/

Description: Press releases for the ALA.

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Title: ALA News Press Releases

URL: http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2011/

Description: Press releases for the ALA.

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Title: ALA News Press Releases

URL: http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2010/

Description: Press releases for the ALA.

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Title: ALA News Press Releases

URL: http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/

Description: Press releases for the ALA.

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Title: ALA News & Press Center

URL: http://www.ala.org/news/

Description: News and press releases for the American Library Association.

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Title: Membership

URL: http://www.ala.org/membership/

Description: Homepage for the ALA membership office.

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Title: Library Leadership & Management Association (LLAMA) Homepage

URL: http://www.ala.org/llama/

Description: The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA), a division of the American Library Association, can help you acquire the skills and knowledge that will enable you to become a leader in your profession. In tune with ever-changing technological, political, economic, and cultural conditions, LLAMA equips library professionals with a variety of dynamic tools for building strong libraries and successful careers. Our resources are tailored to professionals of diverse cultural backgrounds and all levels of library staff in all types of libraries.

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Title: Library Information Technology Association (LITA) Homepage

URL: http://www.ala.org/lita/

Description: The Library and Information Technology Association is the leading organization reaching out across types of libraries to provide education and services for a broad membership. The membership includes new professionals, systems librarians, library administrators, library schools, vendors and anyone else interested in leading edge technology and applications for librarians and information providers. Programs are offered for everyone from absolute beginners to hi-tech professionals. Continuing education is provided through workshops, institutes, and an annual National Forum. Guidelines offering practical experience with various technologies are published regularly. The Information Technology and Libraries journal provides peer reviewed articles assuring the quality of this member benefit. Through LITA’s Web presence you will discover a variety of services addressing trends and practical applications.

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Title: Federal & Armed Forces Libraries Round Table (FAFLRT) Homepage

URL: http://www.ala.org/faflrt/

Description: Welcome to the Federal and Armed Forces Libraries Roundtable (FAFLRT)! Federal and Armed Forces Libraries represent a wide variety of library types: research, law, school, and public. Librarians working for the Federal government have opportunities that span the library field: from direct services to the public to in-depth research support for America’s military and civilian services. FAFLRT members work all over the world and have long, distinguished careers in public service. Our members are some of the best librarians in the business and the Federal and Armed Forces Libraries Round Table is their place for networking, communication, and professional development.

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Title: Everyday Advocacy

URL: http://www.ala.org/everyday-advocacy/

Description: Welcome to Everyday Advocacy, a grassroots effort that starts with you and the incredible things you’re already doing for the youth and families you serve. Here you’ll find a dynamic collection of resources empowering you to take action. Think quick. Think easy-to-implement. Think, “I can do this!” We’re still on our journey to creating the most comprehensive resources possible, so check back often to see all the new content we’re adding!

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Title: ALA Online Learning

URL: http://www.ala.org/educationcareers/elearning/

Description: Access ALA’s wide range of library-related online learning– covering fundamentals, advances, trends, and hot topics at ALA Online Learning.

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Title: Education & Careers

URL: http://www.ala.org/educationcareers/

Description: Information on education and careers in the field of libraries.

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Title: Copyright Statement

URL: http://www.ala.org/copyright/

Description: ALA web copyright statement and release © Copyright 1997-2013 American Library Association.

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Title: Conferences & Events

URL: http://www.ala.org/conferencesevents/

Description: The American Library Association, its 11 divisions, 19 round tables, and offices host many conferences, meetings, forums, institutes, and other events. Use the links to the left to explore the many available options, and be sure to also check out the professional development offerings at ALA Online Learning.

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Title: Awards, Grants and Scholarships

URL: http://www.ala.org/awardsgrants/awards/

Description: Every year, the American Library Association and its member units honor people and institutions through an awards program that recognizes distinguished service to librarians and librarianship. Award seals are available for some winners.

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Title: Awards, Grants and Scholarships

URL: http://www.ala.org/awardsgrants/

Description: Every year, the American Library Association and its member units honor people and institutions through an awards program that recognizes distinguished service to librarians and librarianship. Award seals are available for some winners.

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Title: Association for Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA) Homepage

URL: http://www.ala.org/ascla/

Description: The Association for Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA) is the premiere destination for ALA members to find information and build capacity to serve populations that are served by state library agencies, specialized libraries, library cooperatives and library consultants.

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Title: Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) Homepage

URL: http://www.ala.org/alsc/

Description: The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) is the world's largest organization dedicated to the support and enhancement of library service to children. From creative programming and best practices to continuing education and professional connections—ALSC members are innovators in the field of children's library service. ALSC's network includes more than 4,000 children's and youth librarians, children's literature experts, publishers, education and library school faculty members, and other adults dedicated to creating a better future for children through libraries.

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Title: Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) News

URL: http://www.ala.org/alctsnews/

Description: ALCTS News is an official publication of the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS), a division of the American Library Association. It replaced the ALCTS Newsletter Online (ISSN 1523-018X) in September 2013; that publication replaced the ALCTS Newsletter (ISSN 1047-949X) in December 1998. ALCTS News is free and openly available to anyone with access to the Web. All materials in ALCTS News subject to copyright by the American Library Association may be downloaded and printed for the noncommercial purpose of scientific or educational advancement granted by sections 107 and 108 of the Copyright Revision Act of 1976. For other reprinting, transmission, or translating, address requests to the ALA Office of Rights and Permissions, 50 E. Huron St, Chicago, IL 60611; 1-800- 545-2433.

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Title: Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) Newsletter Online

URL: http://www.ala.org/alcts/ano/

Description: ALCTS Newsletter Online is the official newsletter of the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services. It has existed since vol. 10, 1998–99. The ALCTS Newsletter was printed and available starting in 1990. Back issues can be obtained by contacting ALCTS publications staff.

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Title: Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) Homepage

URL: http://www.ala.org/alcts/

Description: Comprised of nearly 4,000 members from across the United States and 42 countries from around the globe, ALCTS is the premier resource for information specialists in collection development, preservation, and technical services. We are the leader in the development of principles, standards, and best practices for creating, collecting, organizing, delivering, and preserving information resources in all forms.

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Title: Banned & Challenged Books

URL: http://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/

Description: The American Library Association promotes the freedom to choose or the freedom to express one's opinions even if that opinion might be considered unorthodox or unpopular, and stresses the importance of ensuring the availability of those viewpoints to all who wish to read them.

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Title: Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) Homepage

URL: http://www.ala.org/acrl/

Description: The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), a division of the American Library Association, is a professional association of academic librarians and other interested individuals. It is dedicated to enhancing the ability of academic library and information professionals to serve the information needs of the higher education community and to improve learning, teaching, and research. ACRL is the largest division of the American Library Association (ALA). ACRL currently has a membership of more than 12,000 members, accounting for nearly 20% of the total ALA membership.

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Title: Publishing Department

URL: http://www.ala.org/aboutala/offices/publishing/

Description: The Publishing Department of the American Library Association provides all librarians a comprehensive, one- stop resource for print and digital materials dedicated to professional development, improving library services, and the promotion of libraries, literacy, and reading. All Net Revenues from subscriptions and product purchases are invested in the financial support of ALA’s goals and initiatives.

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Title: Public Programs Office

URL: http://www.ala.org/aboutala/offices/ppo

Description: The ALA Public Programs Office promotes cultural and community programming as an essential part of library service. Through professional development activities, programming resources, model programs and grant opportunities, PPO supports libraries as they fill their role as community cultural center, a place of cultural and civic engagement, where people of all backgrounds gather for reflection, discovery, participation and growth.

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Title: ALA Washington Office

URL: http://www.ala.org/aboutala/offices/ppa

Description: The American Library Association's Washington Office was established in 1945 to represent libraries on Capitol Hill, and now consists of the Office of Government Relations (OGR) and the Office for Information Technology Policy (OITP).

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Title: Office for Intellectual Freedom

URL: http://www.ala.org/aboutala/offices/oif

Description: Established December 1, 1967, the Office for Intellectual Freedom is charged with implementing ALA policies concerning the concept of intellectual freedom as embodied in the Library Bill of Rights, the Association’s basic policy on free access to libraries and library materials.

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Title: International Relations Office

URL: http://www.ala.org/aboutala/offices/iro

Description: The mission of the International Relations Office (IRO) is to increase ALA's presence in the global library community, to implement ALA policies concerning international librarianship, to promote greater understanding of international librarianship and international library issues within ALA, and to manage international library activities on behalf of the ALA. To accomplish its mission the IRO coordinates ALA activities in support of official ALA delegations to international events such as book fairs and congresses; promotes international library exchanges and partnerships; recruits international librarians to become members of ALA and attend ALA conferences; responds to international inquiries concerning library issues and activities in the United States; serves as a point of contact for ALA's routine communication with international organizations to which ALA belongs, including IFLA; and provides support for the ALA International Relations Committee (IRC) and the International Relations Round Table (IRRT).

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Title: Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment

URL: http://www.ala.org/aboutala/offices/hrdr

Description: The mission of the American Library Association (ALA) Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment (HRDR) is to facilitate the development of librarianship as a profession.

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Title: Human Resources

URL: http://www.ala.org/aboutala/offices/hr

Description: Our mission is to contribute to the association’s achievement of its strategic goals through the effective use of its people. We provide the association with coordinated, proactive quality services that support their business goals and objectives and are consistent with Human Resources Management principles. Working with individual business units, our staff provides expertise in problem solving, planning, and direct services in the following areas: employee relations, organizational development, strategic planning, compensation/benefits, and employee development/staffing/recruitment, to produce business- oriented results.

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Title: Office for Diversity

URL: http://www.ala.org/aboutala/offices/diversity

Description: The Office for Diversity serves as a clearinghouse for diversity resources and a focal point for administering and fostering diversity as a value and key action area of the Association. The Office serves the membership through its initiatives and programs, resource development, active consultations and training on diversity issues that impact the profession, the workplace, and information service delivery. Topics include such issues as recruitment and retention; personal and professional leadership; organizational change; team and capacity building; service strategies for diverse user populations; and effective interpersonal communications.

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Title: Chapter Relations Office

URL: http://www.ala.org/aboutala/offices/cro

Description: The Chapter Relations Office (CRO) promotes a sense of identification between the national Association and the 57 ALA Chapters; facilitates communication between the Chapters and all ALA units (e.g., Chapter Answers, Chapter Issues, State of the Chapter Annual Report; Helping United States Libraries After Disasters), coordinates leadership development for Chapter officers (e.g., Chapter Leaders Forum), Chapter Councilors, chief paid staff members, and other Chapter leaders; strengthens membership promotion activities for ALA and the Chapters (e.g., joint membership program); coordinates the ALA Student Chapters and the ALA Student-to-Staff program and Money Smart Week; and helps raise awareness throughout the ALA of and sensitivity to Chapter advocacy and other needs (e.g., Chapter Issues, where Chapters share how they address common issues). In addition to CRO, the interests of Chapters are represented within ALA by the Chapter Relations Committee (CRC), which meets each Midwinter Meeting and Annual Conference, and serves as an advisory committee to the CRO.

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Title: Conference Services

URL: http://www.ala.org/aboutala/offices/conference

Description: The mission of ALA Conference Services is to provide professional services and well planned events of value to ALA's members, exhibitors and staff while returning financial and long term growth.

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Title: Office for Accreditation

URL: http://www.ala.org/aboutala/offices/accreditation

Description: The ALA Office for Accreditation (OA) serves the general public, students, employers, and library and information studies Master's programs through the promotion and advancement of education in library and information studies.

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Title: ALA President Homepage

URL: http://www.ala.org/aboutala/history/past/

Description: These are the archived websites of former presidents of the ALA.

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Title: Office of ALA Governance

URL: http://www.ala.org/aboutala/governance/office

Description: The ALA Executive Office and Office of ALA Governance provide support to and facilitate the work of the Association and all its members, and specifically offer direct service and assistance to the ALA President, President-Elect the ALA Executive Board, the ALA Council and the ALA Executive Director. The ALA Executive Director oversees the administration and management of the Association. In addition, the Office of ALA Governance maintains files on the work of the ALA Immediate Past President and other ALA Past Presidents of the Association.

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Title: About ALA

URL: http://www.ala.org/aboutala/

Description: The American Library Association (ALA) is the oldest and largest library association in the world, providing association information, news, events, and advocacy resources for members, librarians, and library users. Founded on October 6, 1876 during the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, the mission of ALA is to provide leadership for the development, promotion, and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all.

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Title: American Association of School Librarians (AASL) Homepage

URL: http://www.ala.org/aasl/

Description: The mission of the American Association of School Librarians is to advocate excellence, facilitate change, and develop leaders in the school library field.

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Title: ACRLog | Blogging by and for Academic and Research Librarians

URL: http://www.acrlog.org/

Description: ACRLog is a new blog for academic and research librarians. We hope you will turn to ACRLog for ideas, commentary, and reflection on the professional issues of the day.

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