American Library Association | Diversity Employer
The American Library Association (ALA) is the oldest and largest library association in the world. 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.”
Mission
The ALA Constitution states the purpose of ALA as, “The object of the American Library Association shall be to promote library service and librarianship.” The stated mission 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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Chicago, Illinois
Description At a dynamic time in the trajectory of American higher education, the American Library Association (ALA) seeks an Executive Director to lead its Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) division, the leading and larg...
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Chicago, Illinois
Description Booklist is widely viewed as offering the most reliable reviews to help libraries decide what to buy and to help library patrons and students decide what to read, view, or listen to through a growing range of media. It comprises...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Associate Editor, Books for Youth, Booklist Publications
Chicago, Illinois
Description ALA is seeking an Associate Editor to join the Books for Youth team in Booklist Publications, a unit of ALA publishing. Reporting to the Editor of the Books for Youth section, the Associate Editor will be responsible for writing...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description Become the Director of Development for the American Library Association - the world's largest library association! The American Library Association (ALA) will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2026 with an historic fundraising ...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Associate Executive Director for Public Policy and Advocacy
Washington, D.C.
Description The American Library Association (ALA) is the oldest and largest library association in the world. Founded in 1876, our mission is to share our vision of the importance of libraries, literacy, access to information and intellect...
19d
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Program Officer, ALA Governance Office
Chicago, Illinois
Description The American Library Association seeks a Program Officer for its ALA Governance Office to manage ALA's recognition awards program; affiliate program; as well as serve as a meeting planner for their governance events. Responsibil...
19d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Senior Editor & Senior Digital Editor, American Libraries Magazine - 2 openings
Chicago, Illinois
Description American Libraries (americanlibraries.org), the flagship magazine of the American Library Association, seeks a senior editor and senior digital editor to join its editorial team. Senior Editor Responsibilities: Shaping editorial...
19d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Membership & Marketing Specialist, ALSC/YALSA
Chicago, Illinois
Description The American Library Association (ALA) is the foremost national association for libraries and information centers in the world, delivering pragmatic solutions to pressing issues such as expanding economic opportunity, advancing ...
19d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Program Coordinator, Public Library Association (PLA) - 2 openings
Chicago, Illinois
Description The Public Library Association (PLA), a division of the American Library Association, is seeking two Program Coordinators to provide administrative support for the unit including programs, continuing education, meetings, researc...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description The American Library Association seeks an experienced Support Specialist for its IT department. This role provides technical support and assistance to ALA Staff users with their personal computing devices and all AV onsite confe...
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| Job Type | Full Time |