DCLA provides opportunities for personal and professional development through networking, participation in committees, interest groups, and the executive board. We also provide programming for new and transitioning information professionals, and advocate for local libraries and issues related to library service.
Volunteers Needed: DCLA Board Positions
Want to help make DCLA an even better resource for DC librarians and library workers? We are looking for a few good people to lead our Academic section, to serve as Career and Leadership Director, and to serve on Board committees. Is that you? Fill out this interest form!
DCLA at the National Book Festival!
The Three Stars Book Award, named after the three stars on the DC flag, is a project of the District of Columbia Library Association: School Library Section, local librarians, and reading advocates. The inaugural award was created in 2017 by Emily Carmichael and Kate Sweeney. Click the images to visit our school library section to learn more! |
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Holiday Donation Drive: Fund Scholarships for MLIS Students
DCLA is proud to award interest-free loans for library school students each year, in honor of Ruth Fine, a past DCLA president, leader in the field, and mentor to budding librarians. The loans may also be forgiven in recognition of academic excellence. This year, our goal is to increase the fund so we can provide more meaningful support to students facing higher education costs and a shakier job market.
Will you help us by contributing to the Ruth Fine Scholarship fund? Click to Donate