About GLA

Dedicated to:

• Developing an understanding of the place that libraries should take in advancing the educational, cultural, and economic life of the state
• Promoting the expansion and improvement of library service
• Fostering activities towards these ends.
  

About GLA and Its Membership

GLA's tradition of innovative librarianship is built on the foundation of a strong membership. Currently GLA has more than 800 members - librarians, trustees, paraprofessionals, friends, students, and others - representing libraries of all sizes and types, such as school, public, academic, and special. Members come together to discuss common interests and to meet the challenges facing libraries today. These dedicated individuals contribute time, hard work, and diverse talents to provide advocacy and leadership in shaping the future of Georgia's libraries. GLA welcomes new members, who enrich the association with fresh ideas, new energy, and a varied library experience!

Events and Activities

GLA holds its Annual Conference and preconference workshops in October. There is also a Planning/Leadership Workshop every year, as well as a Legislative Day with coordination at the local, state, and national levels. Divisions and Interest Groups sponsor continuing education workshops throughout the year at various locations.

A listserv, GLA-L, is intended to provide an ongoing forum for members to share ideas, learn quickly of developments in the state, and keep up with association news and business. GLA's quarterly journal focuses on themes of importance to the membership.

GLA annually presents the Hubbard Scholarship Award to an outstanding graduate student in Library and Information Science who in turn agrees to take a professional position in Georgia for at least one year after graduation. A number of former Hubbard recipients have remained beyond that time, a welcome addition to the ranks of Georgia librarians and GLA members. In 1997, an additional Centennial Scholarship was also awarded.

GLA regularly honors notable achievers in Georgia librarianship through the Georgia Library Trustees' Award, the McJenkin-Rheay Award, and the Nix-Jones Award.

GLA Affiliations

GLA has membership in, is affiliated with, or sponsors the following professional organizations: the American Library Association (ALA), American Association of School Librarians (AASL): Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), Council of Library Administration and Management Association (LAMA) Affiliates, Public Library Association (PLA), Freedom to Read Foundation, Southeastern Library Association (SELA), and Georgia Association of Media Assistants (GAMA).

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If you have questions or need additional information about GLA membership, please contact GLA Administrative Services at

GLA/P.O.Box 793
Rex, Georgia 30273
678-466-4339
678-466-4349 (FAX)
bob.fox@library.gatech.edu .

Link to Membership Form