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 DocumentsChapter Leaders Orientation Documents Chapter Councilors Orientation Documents Policies and ProceduresALA Chapters Policies and Procedures State Library Associations' Conflict of Interest Policies and Statements |
Other Useful Documents/InformationPlanning 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) Additional Resources |