The Arizona Library Association (AzLA) is a statewide organization dedicated to promoting library service and librarianship in all types of libraries throughout Arizona. They have accomplished various initiatives, including developing statewide materials purchasing contracts, lobbying for the end of use taxes on books, providing continuing education credits for school librarians, and sponsoring the Horner Fellowship. AzLA is also affiliated with the American Library Association (ALA), benefiting from their support in advocacy, grants, and networking opportunities.
As a state chapter of the ALA, AzLA works in collaboration with the national organization to support Arizona libraries. They advocate for federal funding programs, assist local librarians with materials challenges, and provide grants and scholarships to Arizona librarians. Over the past two years, libraries in Arizona have received significant financial support from ALA, including $1.9 million in program grants and $100,000 from the Library COVID Relief Fund. AzLA and ALA together strive to enhance library services and advance the profession of librarianship in Arizona.
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