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American Library Association (ALA)

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.” Learn more at www.ala.org.

 

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Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules, Second Edition, 2002 Revision: 2003 Update (Update pages only)
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  • Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP)
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Libraries Connect Communities 3: Public Library Funding & Technology Access Study
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  • University of Maryland
  • Florida State University
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Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules, Second Edition, 2002 Revision, 2005 Update (Kit)
  • American Library Association (ALA)
  • Canadian Library Association (CLA)
  • Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP)
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Check This Out! A Coloring Book for Library Lovers (10-PACK BUNDLE)
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This Journal Is Overdue
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Libraries Connect Communities: Public Library Funding & Technology Access Study 2006-2007
  • American Library Association (ALA)
  • Florida State University
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How to Pay for College: A Library How-To Handbook
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RDA: Resource Description and Access Print--2015 Revision
  • American Library Association (ALA)
  • Canadian Library Association (CLA)
  • Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP)
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How to Get a Great Job: A Library How-To Handbook
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RDA: Resource Description and Access Print--2013 Revision (Includes July 2013 Updates)
  • American Library Association (ALA)
  • Canadian Library Association (CLA)
  • Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP)
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Check This Out! A Coloring Book for Library Lovers
  • American Library Association (ALA)
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Libraries Connect Communities 2006-2009: Public Library Funding & Technology Access Study
  • American Library Association (ALA)
  • University of Maryland
  • Florida State University
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Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules, Second Edition, 2002 Revision: 2004 Update (Update Pages Only)
  • American Library Association (ALA)
  • Canadian Library Association (CLA)
  • Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP)
Image for Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules, Second Edition, 2002 Revision: 2005 Update
Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules, Second Edition, 2002 Revision: 2005 Update
  • American Library Association (ALA)
  • Canadian Library Association (CLA)
  • Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP)