Delaware Library Association

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]

Delaware Library Association
NicknameDLA
MottoAdvocating, Empowering, and Educating a Diverse Library Community
FormationJanuary 18, 1934 (1934-01-18)
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Parent organization
American Library Association
Websitedla.lib.de.us

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
  1. "DLA, Advocating, Empowering, and Educating a Diverse Library Community". DLA. 2020-01-06. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
  2. "About DLA". DLA. 2015-03-19. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
  3. "State Library Association Formed". The News Journal. Wilmongton Delaware. January 22, 1934. p. 12. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  4. "Library Association's Annual Meeting Today". The Morning News. Wilmongton, Delaware. May 19, 1934. p. 9. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  5. "Read and Shine ยป Award of the Week: Blue Hen Book Award". Read and Shine. 2019-05-15. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
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