Massachusetts Library Association

Massachusetts Library Association
PredecessorMassachusetts Library Club
FormationOctober 22, 1890; 134 years ago (1890-10-22)
FounderCharles Ammi Cutter
Purposeadvocacy
Parent organization
American Library Association
Websitemasslib.org

The Massachusetts Library Association (MLA) is the Massachusetts, United States professional library association that "advocates for libraries, librarians, and library staff, defends intellectual freedom, and provides a forum for leadership, communication, professional development, and networking to keep libraries vital." MLA publishes standards for library services to Massachusetts children and young adults. MLA sponsors an annual conference, as well as continuing education programs and organizational reports of interest. The current President of MLA is Esme Green, Director of the Goodnow Library in Sudbury.[1]

  1. ^ "Executive Board, Massachusetts Library Association". 2017.