ALA Handbook of Organization

Welcome to the ALA Online Handbook of Organization.  The Handbook  provides information on ALA’s structure, membership groups, and governing bodies. It is updated following the Annual Conference, when our officers are installed. 

Please use the links in the Table of Contents below to navigate our website for Handbook information. 

As of 2009 the Handbook is only available in an online version, found here. Send questions and comments about the handbook to library@ala.org.

Table of Contents

Quick Reference

Great Ways to Get Involved in ALA
Membership Categories and forms
ALA 2015 Strategic Plan
Dates to Remember (Use back button to return)
ALA Staff Directory
ALA Headquarters and Office locations
ALA Offices

Our Policies

Charter of 1879
Mission & Priorities 
Constitution and Bylaws
ALA Policy Manual

Our Organization

Organizational Overview
Officers and Executive Board
Council
Committees
Divisions
Round Tables
Membership Initiative Groups
Chapters
Student Chapters
Affiliates
Related Organizations, including the Allied Professional Association

General Reference

Acronyms & Abbreviations
Browse Awards, Grant & Scholarships
Corporate Member Recognition
Membership Statistics
Periodical Publications
Scholarships

Historical Reference

ALA Presidents, Treasurers, Secretaries, and Executive Directors
Honorary Members
Past Annual  Conferences, 1876–Present
Past Midwinter Meetings, 1908-Present