American Library Association

The American Library Association (American Library Association; abbreviation: ALA) is the world's most influential library association, to promote the interests of libraries around the world, was founded in 1876, its main founders are J. Wenzel, W.F. Poole and M. Dewey, etc., headquartered in Chicago. the ALA has an office in Washington, DC; A Choice editorial office is located in Middletown, Connecticut.