New Journal Article: “Preserving the History of the American Library Association”
The article (full text) linked below was recently published by IFLA Journal.
Title
Preserving the History of the American Library Association
Author
Cara Bertram
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Source
IFLA Journal
First published online May 14, 2024
DOI 10.1177/03400352241246445
Abstract
The American Library Association Archives at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the official repository of the American Library Association, the world’s oldest and largest library association. Established in 1973, the American Library Association Archives holds over a terabyte of digital content and nearly 4000 cubic feet of official records, personal papers, and publications created by or relating to the association, its members, and the history of librarianship. On the strength of its collection and affiliation with the University Archives, the American Library Association Archives serves as a major research center on the history of the association and American librarianship. This article reflects on the history of the American Library Association Archives, the investment made by the American Library Association to preserve its heritage, and the growth of the program. It also discusses the current state of the collection and what has made the program successful.
Direct to Full Text Article
Filed under: Archives and Special Collections, Associations and Organizations, Journal Articles, Libraries, News, Open Access
![](https://www.infodocket.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/gary_price_300x300-300x300.jpg)
About Gary Price
Gary Price (gprice@gmail.com) is a librarian, writer, consultant, and frequent conference speaker based in the Washington D.C. metro area. He earned his MLIS degree from Wayne State University in Detroit. Price has won several awards including the SLA Innovations in Technology Award and Alumnus of the Year from the Wayne St. University Library and Information Science Program. From 2006-2009 he was Director of Online Information Services at Ask.com.