ALA Council

The ALA Council is the governing body of the American Library Association, responsible for making major policy decisions, setting priorities, and overseeing the organization’s activities. Comprising elected members, it ensures the association’s mission to promote libraries and librarianship. The Council discusses and approves initiatives, budgets, and strategic plans, representing the diverse interests of library professionals across the country. Its role is to guide the organization in advancing library services, advocating for library funding, and fostering a vibrant library community.