Why not just make ALA a professional association instead of an educational/charitable organization?
A3 ALA’s current status makes it clear that ALA speaks on behalf of the millions of people who use libraries of all types. It also allows ALA to raise funds as a charitable organization. As a professional [501(c)6] organization, ALA-APA can aggressively promote the status of librarians and other library workers, speak out on pay equity and work for higher salaries. ALA and ALA-APA will each perform those functions that are appropriate to its tax-status. The field will benefit by the broadened scope of activity and interest available through this alliance.
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- Why not just make ALA a professional association instead of an educational/charitable organization?
