What is the ALA-APA?
A1 The ALA Allied Professional Association (ALA-APA) was created to enable certification of individuals in specializations beyond the first professional degree, and to work for better salaries, pay equity and increased status for librarians and other library workers. It is a legally separate entity, tied to ALA through an interlocked Board and Council. It’s informal name is ALA-APA: the Organization for the Advancement of Library Employees.
