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American Library Association Committee (ALA) |
Thousands of librarians across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico are trained through programs accredited by the American Library Association Committee. In all, there are 61 programs in 54 institutions accredited by the ALA. Each of these institutions must meet the highest standards in the field for education in library sciences in order to attain accreditation. The association has been in existence for over a century. It was established in 1876 as an agency to provide the leadership needed to push the field forward into the generations to come. It works to set training standards that ensure librarians are equipped with the tools they need to educate their communities. The accrediting council is an elected body of professionals, who dedicate their time to overseeing the standards set for programs of library education. Other committees of the ALA focus on improving the overall function of library systems and their place in improving information provided to communities. |