- The oldest and largest library organization in the world
- Currently, it has over 57,000 members
- Membership is open to any individual or organization
- Official purpose is to "promote library service and librarianship"

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- Broad, wide-ranging promotion and support of libraries
- Members include both individuals and organizations
- Individuals make up much of their membership
- Associations are formed by individuals through mutual interest
- International, national, regional and local branches

Library Associations

American Library Association. (n.d.). Retrieved October 3, 2021, from https://www.ala.org/. 

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