New England Library Association

The New England Library Association (NELA) is a professional organization for New England's librarians and library workers.[1] It was founded in Manchester Vermont in June 1938 at the first Regional Conference of New England State Library Associations.[1] Each of the six New England states sends delegates to the annual NELA conferences. The organization's stated purpose upon its founding was "the exchange of ideas and the welfare of libraries through addresses, discussions and similar measures."[1] In 1963, it was formerly incorporated and chartered in Massachusetts.[2] Its current objectives as of January 2020 are "to initiate, plan and support regional activities; to encourage the exchange of ideas; and to cooperate with regional and national agencies having related interests."[3]

New England Library Association
NicknameNELA
FormationJune 1, 1938 (1938-06-01)
Founded atManchester, Vermont
Parent organization
American Library Association

State Library Associations within New England

References
  1. McKenna, John (July 1970). "The New EnglandLibrary Association (NELA) A Brief History". Vermont libraries. 1 (1): 9–10. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
  2. "Business entity Summary for: NEW ENGLAND LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, INC". William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
  3. "About". NELA – New England Library Association – New England Library Association. Retrieved 2020-01-01.
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