American Association of Law Libraries
Mission
The American Association of Law Libraries was founded in 1906 to promote and enhance the value of law libraries to the legal and public communities, to foster the profession of law librarianship, and to provide leadership in the field of legal information.
www.aallnet.org/
American Association of School Libraries
Mission
The mission of the American Association of School Librarians is to advocate excellence, facilitate change, and develop leaders in the school library media field.
www.ala.org/ala/aasl
American Library Association
Mission
"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.”
http://www.ala.org/
American Theological Library Association
Mission
The mission of the American Theological Library Association is to foster the study of theology and religion by enhancing the development of theological and religious libraries and librarianship.
http://www.atla.com/atlahome.html
Association of College and Research Libraries
Mission
The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), a division of the American Library Association, is a professional association of academic librarians and other interested individuals. It is dedicated to enhancing the ability of academic library and information professionals to serve the information needs of the higher education community and to improve learning, teaching, and research.
http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/index.cfm
Association of Research Libraries
Mission
ARL influences the changing environment of scholarly communication and the public policies that affect research libraries and the diverse communities they serve. ARL pursues this mission by advancing the goals of its member research libraries, providing leadership in public and information policy to the scholarly and higher education communities, fostering the exchange of ideas and expertise, and shaping a future environment that leverages its interests with those of allied organizations. (2006)
http://www.arl.org/
Medical Library Association
Mission
MLA provides lifelong educational opportunities, supports a knowledgebase of health information research, and works with a global network of partners to promote the importance of quality information for improved health to the health care community and the public.
http://www.mlanet.org/
Public Library Association
Mission
The Public Library Association enhances the development and effectiveness of public library staff and public library services.
http://www.pla.org/
Special Libraries Association
Mission
The Special Libraries Association promotes and strengthens its members through learning, advocacy, and networking initiatives.
http://www.sla.org/
Tennessee Association of School Librarians
Mission
The purpose of this organization shall be to encourage the professional growth and development of Tennessee school library media specialists; to promote cooperation among library media specialists, school administrators, classroom teachers and other persons interested in school library media programs; and to strengthen school library media service in Tennessee.
www.discoveret.org/tasl
Tennessee Library Association
Mission
• Promote the establishment, maintenance, and support of adequate library services for allpeople of the state;
• Cooperate with public and private agencies with related interests;
• Support and further professional interests of the membership of the Association
http://www.tnla.org/
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