150 YEARS STRONG

THE OFFICIAL ANNIVERSARY BLOG

Discover the people, policies, and pivotal moments that shaped the ALA and the libraries we all rely on. Our anniversary blog is your behind-the-scenes look at the legacy we’re honoring and the future we’re building, with regular stories on how we’re celebrating.

detail of 1976 ALA conference program logo

A Short History of the ALA Logo

The first American Library Association (ALA) logo appeared as the Association launched its Library War Service during World War I, with many more iterations following over the course of almost 100 years.

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