North Carolina Library Association

An affiliate of the American Library Association and the Southeastern Library Association, the North Carolina Library Association is the only statewide organization concerned with the total library community in North Carolina.

Our purpose is to promote libraries, library and information services, librarianship, intellectual freedom and literacy.

Our Goals

to provide a forum for discussion of library-related issues
to promote research and publication related to library and information science, and provide opportunities for professional growth
to support formal and informal networks of libraries and librarians
to identify and help resolve special concerns of minorities and women in the profession

Strategies

provides continuing education for all library personnel through workshops, programs, and conferences
informs members of legislation which affects libraries and library personnel, with opportunities for involvement at federal and state levels
publishes North Carolina Libraries Online, an award-winning journal devoted to discussion of library issues
awards scholarships to library school students
recognizes outstanding contributors to librarianship
functions through active committees
sponsors Leadership Institute