American Library Assocation

The American Library Association is a membership association for the library profession. It works to expand access to information and strengthen communities through libraries. The association provides professional development through publications, workshops, and conferences, and shares news and resources for library workers. Its work includes tracking reports of book challenges, publishing censorship data, and offering materials to help librarians and communities respond to challenged books. ALA also advocates for library services, including public access to broadband through the federal E-Rate program. Members can connect with others working to support libraries as centers of literacy, access, and opportunity. The association was founded in 1876 and is based in Chicago.