AboutOfficially chartered in 1963, the New England Library Association is a regional organization whose membership represents a wide range of library‑related interests. Its objectives are to initiate, plan and support regional activities; to encourage the exchange of ideas; and to cooperate with regional and national agencies having related interests. Mission StatementThe mission of the New England Library Association is to provide educational and leadership opportunities for library staff in support of improved library services for the people of New England. To that end, the association (1) engages regionally in important discussions in the library profession, (2) encourages the exchange of ideas through a variety of formal and informal events and (3) collaborates regionally and nationally with allied organizations. NELA is a chapter of the American Library Association. Values:
Strategic VisionNELA will connect and engage librarians throughout the New England region, by providing opportunities to grow and learn with others in the library profession and beyond. There will be a spirit of collaboration and community as we share and network with one another building on the strengths of all the states in the New England area. Strategic Priorities:
Future Themes
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