The American Library Association is a nonprofit organization based in the United States that promotes libraries and library education internationally. It is the oldest and largest library association in the world. Wikipedia
Founders: Melvil Dewey, Charles Ammi Cutter, Justin Winsor, and more
Executive Director: Leslie Burger
Founded: October 6, 1876
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Abbreviation: ALA
Budget: $55 million
Membership (2022): 49,705