About
About Academic Library Association

The Academic Library Association (ALA), India is purely a professional society of qualified library and information science professionals.
The Academic Library Association was initially formed on 1st November 1996. The Association secured registration under the Travancore-Cochin, Literary, Scientific and Charitable Societies Registration Act 1955 with Reg. No. TSR/TC/267/2014.
Since its inception, ALA is doing all efforts for the overall development of libraries and protect the interests of librarians working in different kinds of libraries. As school libraries are the starting points for creating effective reading culture in the society which becomes the foundation for the growth and development of all types of libraries, including academic libraries, special libraries and public libraries, ALA has special interest in building strong school library system.
Activities
Events and Activities
From the beginning itself, ALA has been organising various events for the upliftment of library professionals.

National Award to Teachers 2023
Congratulations to ALA Member Mujib Rahiman K U, Librarian, KV Kanjikode -
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National Semianars
ALA organises National Seminars every year on latest topics to equip library professionals
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Awards
ALA has instituted Life Time Achievement Award and Best Young Librarian Award to recognise the contributions to the profession
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Collaboration and consultancy
ALA collaborates with other professional bodies and also provides consultancy for modernisation of libraries
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Recent Recipients
Meet the receipients of ALA Awards.
ALA Lifetime Achievement Award 2023

Mr. N. Narayanan Kutty
Former Scientist "G" & Head, Library, VSSC, ISROALA Best Young Librarian Award 2023

Mr. S.L. Faisal
Librarian, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pattom, ThiruvananthapuramALA Lifetime Achievement Award 2022

Mr. Hussain K H
Librarian (Retired), KFRIALA Best Young Librarian Award 2022

Mr. Mujib Rahiman K U
Librarian, Kendriya Vidyalaya KanjikodeGallery
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Important activities and events.