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ALA is pleased to announce a new digital supplement to American Libraries Magazine for the International Library community: "Global Mission, Global Membership". Published in digital format only to coincide with IFLA's 75th World Library and Information Congress taking place this week in Milan, Italy, this supplement takes readers through the opportunities offered to members and the wider profession by the American Library Association. You can view, print and share this digital issue of American Libraries by visiting http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b9badc6a.

Over 30 pages of information include an introduction by Michael Dowling, Director of the ALA International Relations Office, an overview of recent publications from ALA Publishing, details on participating in or exhibiting at ALA Annual Conference and the Midwinter Meeting, a discussion of the enhancement to committee work through ALA Connect, news from JobList on employment in the States, plus additional information on North American MLS/MLIS programs, ALA rights management, and a run down of member benefits.

This digital supplement is ideal for long-time international members to share with colleagues, newer members to acquaint themselves with everything ALA has to offer the library profession abroad, and for domestic members to learn more about the scope of ALA's international activities. Please feel free to share this link - http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b9badc6a - widely.

Contact Michael Dowling at mdowling@ala.org or John Chrastka at jchrastka@ala.org with comments or questions.