American Library Association
Overview
| Works: | 6,833 works in 12,581 publications in 3 languages and 213,548 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Periodicals Rules Bibliographies Reviews Reference works History Pictorial works Illustrated works Directories Handbooks and manuals |
| Roles: | Publisher, Other, isb, Editor, Researcher, Compiler, Contributor, Annotator, Former owner, Publishing director, Composer |
| Classifications: | Z673.A5, 025.32 |
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Most widely held works about
American Library Association
- ALA bulletin by American Library Association( )
- Books and libraries in American society during World War II : weapons in the war of ideas by Patti Clayton Becker( )
- Bulletin of the American Library Association by American Library Association( )
- ALA handbook of organization by American Library Association( )
- The ALA yearbook by American Library Association( )
- A history of the American Library Association, 1876-1972 by Dennis Thomison( Book )
- ALA handbook of organization and membership directory by American Library Association( )
- Censorship and the American library : the American Library Association's response to threats to intellectual freedom, 1939-1969 by Louise S Robbins( Book )
- Raking the historic coals : the A.L.A. scrapbook of 1876 by Edward G Holley( Book )
- The politics of an emerging profession : the American Library Association, 1876-1917 by Wayne A Wiegand( Book )
- Canadian government publications : a manual for librarians by Marion Villiers Higgins( )
- ALA membership directory by American Library Association( )
- Books for Sammies : the American Library Association and World War I by Arthur P Young( Book )
- A.L.A. membership directory by American Library Association( )
- Proceedings of the midwinter meeting and the annual conference - American Library Association by American Library Association( )
- Missionaries of the book : the American library profession and the origins of United States cultural diplomacy by Gary E Kraske( Book )
- Intellectual freedom and social responsibility in American librarianship, 1967-1974 by Toni Samek( Book )
- Carl H. Milam and the American Library Association by Peggy Sullivan( Book )
- Fifty years of the American library association by George Burwell Utley( Book )
- E.J. Josey : an activist librarian( Book )
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Most widely held works by
American Library Association
The booklist by
American library association(
)
in English and held by 5,400 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"For over 100 years Booklist magazine has helped tens of thousands of librarians as a book review source, and readers<U+2019> advisory, collection development, and professional development resource. Booklist magazine, and its quarterly supplement Book Links, deliver over 8,000+ recommended-only reviews of books, audiobooks, and reference sources each year, spanning every age and genre." -- Publisher's wesbite
in English and held by 5,400 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"For over 100 years Booklist magazine has helped tens of thousands of librarians as a book review source, and readers<U+2019> advisory, collection development, and professional development resource. Booklist magazine, and its quarterly supplement Book Links, deliver over 8,000+ recommended-only reviews of books, audiobooks, and reference sources each year, spanning every age and genre." -- Publisher's wesbite
American libraries by
American library association(
)
in English and held by 4,738 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Contains library news, special reports, job listings, events calendar, and tables of contents for the monthly print periodical American Libraries
in English and held by 4,738 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Contains library news, special reports, job listings, events calendar, and tables of contents for the monthly print periodical American Libraries
Introducing RDA : a guide to the basics by
Chris Oliver(
)
31 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 3,151 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Practical advice for catalogers and library administrators on how to make the transition from the Anglo-American cataloging rules (AACR) to Resource description and access (RDA)
31 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 3,151 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Practical advice for catalogers and library administrators on how to make the transition from the Anglo-American cataloging rules (AACR) to Resource description and access (RDA)
Censorship and selection : issues and answers for schools by
Henry Reichman(
)
20 editions published between 1990 and 2002 in English and Japanese and held by 2,849 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Addresses censorship involving school libraries, curriculum materials, and the student press
20 editions published between 1990 and 2002 in English and Japanese and held by 2,849 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Addresses censorship involving school libraries, curriculum materials, and the student press
Library technology reports by
Library Technology Program (American Library Association)(
)
in English and held by 2,821 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
in English and held by 2,821 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Metadata in practice by
Diane I Hillmann(
)
14 editions published between 2004 and 2009 in English and held by 2,373 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the "Wild West" of digital library projects, pioneering information specialists have uncovered successful solutions, learned what to avoid, and how to proceed amid constant change. As administrator of "AskDCMI," Diane Hillmann has fielded hundreds of questions from implementers. This new collection of reports from the field, co-edited by Hillmann, is an opportunity for librarians to learn from the experience of others involved in technically diverse digital library archive projects. Part One illustrates projects serving teachers, universities, Canadian educators, statewide collaborations, and geographical information, while Part Two addresses future trends
14 editions published between 2004 and 2009 in English and held by 2,373 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the "Wild West" of digital library projects, pioneering information specialists have uncovered successful solutions, learned what to avoid, and how to proceed amid constant change. As administrator of "AskDCMI," Diane Hillmann has fielded hundreds of questions from implementers. This new collection of reports from the field, co-edited by Hillmann, is an opportunity for librarians to learn from the experience of others involved in technically diverse digital library archive projects. Part One illustrates projects serving teachers, universities, Canadian educators, statewide collaborations, and geographical information, while Part Two addresses future trends
The ALA book of library grant money by
Ann Kepler(
)
11 editions published between 2011 and 2012 in English and held by 2,004 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Completely overhauled since its last edition, this directory of library and school grants remains the gold standard for locating sources of funding
11 editions published between 2011 and 2012 in English and held by 2,004 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Completely overhauled since its last edition, this directory of library and school grants remains the gold standard for locating sources of funding
Guidelines for bibliographic description of reproductions by
Association for Library Collections & Technical Services(
)
8 editions published in 1995 in English and held by 1,969 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Om katalogisering av reproducerat material såsom fotokopior, mikromedier, datafiler, grafiskt material m.m
8 editions published in 1995 in English and held by 1,969 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Om katalogisering av reproducerat material såsom fotokopior, mikromedier, datafiler, grafiskt material m.m
The future of the descriptive cataloging rules : papers from the ALCTS Preconference, AACR2000, American Library Association
annual conference, Chicago, June 22, 1995 by
Brian Schottlaender(
)
11 editions published in 1998 in English and held by 1,927 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Annotation
11 editions published in 1998 in English and held by 1,927 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Annotation
Mentoring in the library : building for the future by
Marta K Lee(
)
5 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 1,926 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"With librarians at all levels in mind, noted reference librarian and researcher Marta Lee offers her ideas for an experience with establishing a formal mentoring process at the library"--Page 4 of cover
5 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 1,926 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"With librarians at all levels in mind, noted reference librarian and researcher Marta Lee offers her ideas for an experience with establishing a formal mentoring process at the library"--Page 4 of cover
Anglo-American cataloguing rules by
Michael Gorman(
Book
)
17 editions published in 1988 in English and held by 1,886 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Compiles the rules for library cataloging agreed upon as of 1978 by the American Library Association, the Canadian Library Association, and The Library Association (Britain.)
17 editions published in 1988 in English and held by 1,886 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Compiles the rules for library cataloging agreed upon as of 1978 by the American Library Association, the Canadian Library Association, and The Library Association (Britain.)
Anglo-American cataloguing rules by
Joint steering committee for revision of anglo-american cataloguing rules(
Book
)
14 editions published in 1978 in English and held by 1,616 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Compiles the rules for library cataloging agreed upon as of 1978 by the American Library Association, the Canadian Library Association, and The Library Association (Britain.)
14 editions published in 1978 in English and held by 1,616 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Compiles the rules for library cataloging agreed upon as of 1978 by the American Library Association, the Canadian Library Association, and The Library Association (Britain.)
Anglo-American cataloguing rules by
American Library Association(
)
in English and held by 1,573 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The most up to date internationally accepted cataloguing rules available. Available in looseleaf form to allow for future annual updates, AACR2 is now more practical and easy-to-use than ever. This is the full 2002 revision text + 2005 update together with
in English and held by 1,573 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The most up to date internationally accepted cataloguing rules available. Available in looseleaf form to allow for future annual updates, AACR2 is now more practical and easy-to-use than ever. This is the full 2002 revision text + 2005 update together with
Guide to reference books by
Constance M Winchell(
Book
)
45 editions published between 1923 and 1996 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,547 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents an annotated bibliography of general and subject reference books covering the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, history, science, technology, and medicine
45 editions published between 1923 and 1996 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,547 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents an annotated bibliography of general and subject reference books covering the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, history, science, technology, and medicine
The library : an illustrated history by
Stuart Murray(
Book
)
1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 1,490 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The history of libraries from ancient to modern times is presented through a review of the types of documents stored, the structures themselves, the way they have been managed, and the important part they have played in every culture around the world
1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 1,490 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The history of libraries from ancient to modern times is presented through a review of the types of documents stored, the structures themselves, the way they have been managed, and the important part they have played in every culture around the world
Young adult library services by
Young Adult Library Services Association(
)
in English and held by 1,490 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
in English and held by 1,490 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Library journal by
Library Association of Victoria(
)
in English and Undetermined and held by 1,471 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Includes, beginning Sept. 15, 1954 (and on the 15th of each month, Sept.-May) a special section: School library journal, ISSN 0000-0035, (called Junior libraries, 1954-May 1961). Issued also separately
in English and Undetermined and held by 1,471 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Includes, beginning Sept. 15, 1954 (and on the 15th of each month, Sept.-May) a special section: School library journal, ISSN 0000-0035, (called Junior libraries, 1954-May 1961). Issued also separately
The indispensable academic librarian : teaching and collaborating for change by
Michelle Reale(
)
5 editions published in 2018 in English and held by 1,410 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Academic librarians must be educators in their own right, and the key lies in becoming a proactive teacher and collaborator. Reale discusses the changing perception of academic librarians; shows how they can and should assert their rightful place in the learning cycle; looks at how to match teaching goals with academic librarians' missions; advocates for the indispensable roles they should play, including co-collaborator, one-on-one research consultant, and expert-at-large in non-structured spaces; and offers talking points for self-advocacy"--
5 editions published in 2018 in English and held by 1,410 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Academic librarians must be educators in their own right, and the key lies in becoming a proactive teacher and collaborator. Reale discusses the changing perception of academic librarians; shows how they can and should assert their rightful place in the learning cycle; looks at how to match teaching goals with academic librarians' missions; advocates for the indispensable roles they should play, including co-collaborator, one-on-one research consultant, and expert-at-large in non-structured spaces; and offers talking points for self-advocacy"--
Anglo-American cataloging rules by
American Library Association(
Book
)
51 editions published between 1966 and 2004 in 3 languages and held by 1,362 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
51 editions published between 1966 and 2004 in 3 languages and held by 1,362 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- Joint Steering Committee for Revision of AACR Other Compiler Editor Composer
- Library of Congress Other Editor
- Winkler, Paul W. (Paul Walter) Other Redactor Editor
- Gorman, Michael 1941- Other Author Editor Redactor
- Library Association Other Compiler Editor
- Oliver, Chris 1951- Author
- Reichman, Henry 1947- Author
- Canadian Library Association Other Publisher Editor
- Association for Library Collections & Technical Services Publisher
- Hillmann, Diane I. (Diane Ileana) 1948- Author Editor
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Associated Subjects
Academic librarians Academic libraries--Relations with faculty and curriculum American Library Association Anglo-American cataloguing rules Best books Books Book selection Books--Prices Cataloging Cataloging--Standards Children's librarians Children's libraries Children's libraries--Book selection Children's literature--Censorship Corporations--Charitable contributions Database management Descriptive cataloging Descriptive cataloging--Standards Educational law and legislation Education--Curricula--Censorship Endowments Freedom of the press Information literacy--Study and teaching (Higher) Information organization Intellectual freedom International librarianship Librarians Libraries Libraries and society Libraries--Automation Libraries--Censorship Libraries--Technological innovations Library fittings and supplies Library fund raising Library science Library science--Societies, etc Mentoring in library science Metadata Reference books Reproductions (Cataloging) Resource description & access School libraries--Book selection School libraries--Censorship School libraries--Collection development Student publications--Censorship Teaching, Freedom of Trade associations United States Young adults' libraries Young adults--Books and reading
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Alternative Names
A.L.A.
A.L.A. (American Library Association)
ALA
ALA (American Library Association)
ala editions, An Imprint of the American Library Association.
ALA TechSource, An imprint of the American Library Association.
American Libraries Association
American Library Association
American Library Association. ALA Editions.
American Library Association amerikanische Non-Profit-Organisation
American Library Association amerikansk biblioteksorganisation
American Library Association Associazione delle Biblioteche statunitensi
American Library Association (Chicago)
American Library Association organisaatio
American Library Trustee Association
Amerika Toshokan Kyōkai
Amerikan Kütüphane Derneği
Amerikas bibliotēku asociācija
Amerikatoshokankyokai.
Asociación de Bibliotecas de Estados Unidos organización estadounidense sin fines de lucro que promueve las bibliotecas y
los bibliotecarios
Associação Americana de Bibliotecas associação para coordenar a promoção e cooperação de bibliotecas e profissões relacionadas
Associació Americana de Biblioteques
Beikoku Toshokan Kyokai
Chicago (Ill.)
Hiệp hội Thư viện Hoa Kỳ
Library Association
Library Association United States
Stowarzyszenie Bibliotek Amerykańskich
The American Library Association
Usona Biblioteka Asocio
Αμερικάνικη Ένωση Βιβλιοθηκών
Американская библиотечная ассоциация
Американська бібліотечна асоціація
Америчко библиотекарско удружење
Амэрыканская бібліятэчная асацыяцыя
איגוד הספריות האמריקאי
انجمن کتابخانه آمریکا
جمعية المكتبات الأمريكية
अमेरिकन लाइब्रेरी एसोसिएशन अमेरिकन लाइब्रेरी एसोसिएशन (ALA) सबसे पुराने और सबसे बड़े पुस्तकालय संघों के रूप में जाना जाता
है। जो लाइब्रेरियनशिप और लाइब्रेरी सेवा को बढ़ावा देने और बेहतर बनाने के लिए काम करता है।
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미국도서관협회
아메리카도서관협회
아메리칸 라이브러리 어소시에이션
アメリカ トショカン キョウカイ
アメリカ図書館協会
アメリカ図書館協会 アメリカにある、図書館と図書館教育を国際的に振興する団体
ベイコク トショカン キョウカイ
米国図書館協会
美國圖書館協會
美國圖書館協會 世界上最悠久与规模最大的图书馆专业协会之一，现总会位于美国芝加哥
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