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Associations & Organizations

There are tons of library associations out there! For different types of libraries, types of library careers and more. A great way to find out about different types of library careers is to explore these web sites. Check out their job listings, explore their career centers, check to see if they have mentoring programs. Find out what exciting statewide projects are going on around the country.

National Organizations

• American Library Association - National organization for the US
• ALA Sections (representing different types of libraries or special fields)
• • American Association of School Libraries
  • Association of College & Research Libraries
  • Association for Library Collections and Technical Services
  • Association for Library Service to Children
  • Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies
  • Library Administration and Management Association
  • Library & Information Technology Association
  • Public Library Association
  • Reference and User Services Association
  • Young Adult Library Services Association
  • Student Chapters (affiliated with library schools)

• American Association of Law Librarians
• American Theological Library Association
• Art Libraries Society of North America
• Medical Library Association
• Music Library Association
• Society of American Archivists
• Special Libraries Association

State Library Organizations

Northeast US

• New York Library Association
  New York State's library association for all types of librarians
• Connecticut Library Association
• Massachusetts Library Association
• Maine Library Association
• New Hampshire Library Association
• New Jersey Library Association
• Pennsylvania Library Association
• Rhode Island Library Association
• Vermont Library Association

Other

• Other US state/regional/territory professional associations
• Library Organizations and Associations -
  listing of dozens of library organizations in the US and internationally. Includes links to all state library organizations.
• COSLA - Chief Officers of State Library Agencies
  Find out what's happening in library circles across the country. Be in the know when you interview! Links to all US State & territory library agencies

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