The New York Library Association (NYLA) is a group that promotes libraries in
New York. It was founded in 1890 and was the first statewide organization of librarians in the United States. One of its founders was
Melvil Dewey, who has had a lasting impact on libraries in the United States. The association was granted a provisional charter in 1929 and its Absolute Charter in 1946.
Affiliation
NYLA is affiliated with the
American Library Association
The American Library Association (ALA) 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.
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(ALA) as the New York Chapter of ALA. ALA is the oldest and largest library association in the world.
Current status
From a membership of 43 in 1890, NYLA has grown to 4,829 members at the end of the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year. Members include library staff from public, system, school, college and university and special libraries, as well as library trustees, and friends of libraries.
The association publishes a weekly email newsletter, 'News You Can Use', a monthly electronic publication
NYLA Voice and
JOBline
The association hosts a yearly conference in the fall, which focuses on professional development and networking. At the conference, NYLA recognizes members' achievements and contributions to the library community through awards, fellowships, and scholarships for library school students.
Every year, NYLA coordinates an Advocacy Day, where library staff, trustees, and supporters gather in Albany, NY to talk with State Senators and Assembly people, or their staff. During these meetings, library advocates talk about what public and school libraries are doing, their funding needs for the coming budget year, and legislation that would be helpful to libraries and their communities.
NYLA hosts "Spring on the Hill"
every year, which is a full day mini-conference educational programming focused on advocacy. The event also includes time for networking.
References
External links
New York Library Association
at the New York State Library
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Library associations in the United States
Organizations based in New York (state)
1890 establishments in New York (state)
Library-related professional associations