All information is sourced from the ALA website.
What is the American Library Association (ALA)?
The ALA is a nonprofit that promotes libraries and library education. It consists of more than 57,000 members, making it the oldest and largest library association in the world.
What is the ALA Conference?
The ALA Conference is the world’s biggest library event! It hosts a wide range of people, including librarians, educators, authors, publishers, and exhibitors.
Why are these goals so important?
In the modern world, citizens having the ability to read enables one to be effective in all areas of life, whether it is performing well in a job or buying groceries.
What did I do at the ALA Conference?
I attended the American Library Association annual conference (June 23-28, 2022) through Ideapress, an independent business publishing company whose books cover topics such as diversity in college and the workplace. I helped Ideapress set up their booth to attract librarians, talked to passersby about the books and handed out copies, and directed librarians to book signings. I loved facilitating the interchange of literature and ideas.
