ATLA has a formal agreement with or belongs to the following
associations:
Founded in 1876, ALA is the oldest and largest library association in
the world, with members in academic, public, school, government, and
special libraries. As an affiliate member, ATLA promotes the goal of
strengthening bonds between library associations domestically and
abroad.
The local chapter of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE),
the Association Forum of Chicagoland, represents more than 150 nonprofit
associations in Chicago. ATLA has been a member since 1996 and benefits
from continuing education workshops and forums, publications, and peer
institution consultations.
From its 1947 constituting conference to the present, ATLA has
maintained a close relationship with ATS. Approximately two-thirds of
ATLA members are also members of ATS.
Following initial contacts with the Conseil by John Bollier in 1994
and 1995, ATLA formally established a relationship with the European
association in 1996 when its president, André Geuns, attended that
year's ATLA Conference in Denver. Exchange of member publications with
all BETH members and presence at one another's meetings are beneficial
both to BETH and ATLA members.
In 1997 ATLA became the 60th member of NFAIS. Affiliation with NFAIS
provides ATLA with invaluable links with other index and database
producers and keeps us abreast of significant movements and developments
among our publishing peers.
As one of just sixty-nine voting members of NISO, ATLA participates
in establishing standards for the publishing industry and for libraries.
ATLA and RLIT have agreed to explore a variety of ways to collaborate
in matters of professional development, resource procurement, and
indexing and preservation activities.
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Affiliations - Associations