The
American Library Association
The American Library Association (ALA) is a nonprofit organization based in the United States that promotes libraries and library education internationally. It is the oldest and largest library association in the world, with 49,727 members ...
is a
professional society
A professional association (also called a professional body, professional organization, or professional society) usually seeks to further a particular profession, the interests of individuals and organisations engaged in that profession, and the ...
for librarians and some other information service providers. Its awards program includes "Books, Print & Media Awards"; professional recognition within the library sciences; and scholarships, fellowships and grants. Some of the former are annual book awards with great public visibility.
Book, print and media awards
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* Award: Name of the award or list
* First: Year the honor was inaugurated (first awarded)
:: Two years such as "1958 –1966" signify the honor has been discontinued and was last awarded in the latter year.
* Type: one of
* Admin.: ALA Division responsible for the award
* Class: one of the following, if any
** Recommended lists ("Best of ...") = lists of multiple recommended works
** Youth Media Awards = honoring work(s) for children or young adults and/or their creators
** Libraries and librarianship = honoring work about libraries, etc.
* Mo.: Month of announcement
Grants and fellowships
ALA Grants and Fellowship awards
Professional recognition awards
ALA Professional Recognition awards
James Madison Award
The James Madison Award is administered by the American Library Association, which describes the award:
The award named for President James Madison was established in 1989 and is presented annually on the anniversary of his birth to honor indivi ...
— administered by the Office for Government Relations, from 1989 annually honoring "individuals or groups who have championed, protected and promoted public access to government information and the public's right to know at the national level"
— co-sponsored by the
American Institute of Architects
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is a professional organization for architects in the United States. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the AIA offers education, government advocacy, community redevelopment, and public outreach to s ...
, honoring excellence in library architecture and design
Scholarships
ALA Scholarships
See also
Notes
References
External links
* ALA Awards Program
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