Professional Development Resources for Librarians: American Library Association (ALA)

The ALA Mission: Empowering and advocating for libraries and library workers to ensure equitable access to information for all.

Strategic Priorities: 

• Advocacy
• Information Policy
• Professional and Leadership Development
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Core Values

• Access - provide opportunities for everyone to obtain resources and services. 
• Equity - make libraries accessible and welcome to everyone. 
• Intellectual Freedom and Privacy - empower people to think for themselves and make informed decisions. 
• Public Good - improve society and protect the rights to education, literacy, and intellectual freedom. 
• Sustainability - making choices that are good for the environment, economically sound, and treat everyone fairly. 

What ALA Does for Libraries and the Profession

• Advocacy for Libraries and the Profession
• Diversity
• Education and Lifelong Learning
• Equitable Access to Information and Library Services
• Intellectual Freedom
• Literacy
• Organizational Excellence
• Transforming Libraries

Library Association LibGuides

American Library Association (ALA): ALA LibGuides

Association for College & Research Libraries (ACRL): LibGuides at ACRL

Reference & User Services Association (RUSA): RUSA LibGuide for Business Reference and Services Section (BRASS)