What impact does the establishment of ALA-APA have on ALA finances and operations?
A7 ALA will continue to do those things for which it has been valued by its members, the profession and the public – advocate for library funding, for policies that promote equitable access to information resources, and for first amendment rights. Under IRS regulations, ALA may not financially support the ALA-APA. ALA has made an allowable, fair-market startup loan to ALA-APA to enable it to begin work, with loan repayment beginning in year five. Ongoing ALA-APA work will be supported through fees for products and services and through voluntary contributions.
