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Welcome to the District of Columbia Library Association

The District of Columbia Library Association (DCLA) is a chapter of the American Library Association (ALA) and the local service organization for librarians and library workers in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

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.

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**July 19, 2023: DCLA Issues Statement of Support for ALA in Response to the Montana State Library Commission Decision to Withdraw from ALA**

**DCLA Issues Support Statement for DC School Librarian, Library Professionals, and Library Works**

**Statement from DCLA concerning events in Washington, DC on January 6th 2021**

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Celebrating 125 years of service to the library & information science community in our nation's capital

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Developing Leaders Since 1894

Mailing Address:
DC Library Association
2 Massachusetts Ave. NE
Unit #: 1653
Washington, DC 20013