Chapter Documents and Resources
The purpose of a chapter is to promote general library service and librarianship within its geographic area, to provide geographic representation to the Council of the American Library Association, and to cooperate in the promotion of general and joint enterprises with the American Library Association and other library groups. (Bylaws, Article V).
Orientation Documents
Chapter Leaders Orientation Documents
Documents distributed at Chapter Leader Orientatations
Policies and Procedures
ALA Chapters Policies and Procedures
State Library Associations' Conflict of Interest Policies and Statements
Other Useful Documents/Information
Planning Chapter Conferences: A Guide
Articles and Studies Related to Library Value (Return on Investment) (see also Taxpayer Return-on-Investment (ROI) in Pennsylvania Public Libraries (PDF)
Each State Chapter is represented by an elected Chapter Councilor with full voting rights in ALA’s governing assembly. See ALA Chapter Councilor for links to related resources, including the Promotion display and table skirt order form (aka ALA promotional materials at state conferences).
Additional Resources
ALA Chapters
ALA's 57 state and regional chapters are partners in addressing concerns to libraries. Each state is represented on ALA Council.