Delaware Library Association
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| Nickname | DLA |
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| Formation | January 18, 1934 |
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Parent organization | American Library Association |
| Website | dla |
The Delaware Library Association (DLA) is a professional organization for Delaware's librarians and library workers. It is headquartered in Dover, Delaware and is an all-volunteer organization.[1] It was founded on January 18, 1934, the second-to-last US state to form a state library association.[2][3] Its first president was Arthur Bailey.[4]
Divisions[]
There are four divisions within the DLA.
- College & Research Libraries Division (CRLD)
- Delaware Association of School Librarians (DASL) - joined DLA in 1980
- Public Library Division (PLD)
- Youth Services Division (YSD) - give out the Blue Hen Book Award[5]
References[]
- ^ "DLA, Advocating, Empowering, and Educating a Diverse Library Community". DLA. 2020-01-06. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
- ^ "About DLA". DLA. 2015-03-19. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
- ^ "State Library Association Formed". The News Journal. Wilmongton Delaware. January 22, 1934. p. 12. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ^ "Library Association's Annual Meeting Today". The Morning News. Wilmongton, Delaware. May 19, 1934. p. 9. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ^ "Read and Shine » Award of the Week: Blue Hen Book Award". Read and Shine. 2019-05-15. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
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