A nonprofit organization of 124 research libraries at comprehensive, research institutions in the US and Canada that share similar research missions, aspirations, and achievements.

The Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) is the higher education association for librarians. Representing more than 11,000 academic and research librarians and interested individuals, ACRL develops programs, products and services to help academic and research librarians learn, innovate and lead within the academic community.

The Public Library Association (PLA) is the largest association dedicated to supporting the unique and evolving needs of public library professionals.

The Special Libraries Association (SLA) is a nonprofit global organization for innovative information professionals and their strategic partners in business, government, academic, and other “specialized” settings.

The American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) advances the profession of law librarianship and supports the professional growth of its members through leadership and advocacy in the field of legal information and information policy.

MLA fosters excellence in the professional practice and leadership of health sciences library and information professionals in order to enhance the quality of health care, education and research throughout the world.

As the professional organization for archivists in the United States, SAA subgroups craft best practices and policies.

One of the nation's largest regional professional associations for archivists.

The SAA directory of local and regional organizations.

The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) is the only national professional membership organization focused on school librarians and the school library community. AASL has more than 7,000 members and serves school librarians in the United States, Canada, and around the world.

The Michigan Academic Library Association (MI-ALA), a chapter of the Association of College & Research Libraries, is the new professional association of academic library staff & libraries and the professional home for anyone who works in or wishes to show support for academic libraries in Michigan.

The Michigan Chapter’s geographic area encompasses Michigan, Northwestern Ohio, and Southwestern Ontario.

The membership represent academic, law firm, court, bar, public, government and corporate libraries. Detroit, Lansing and Grand Rapids are well represented with the remainder of the membership distributed throughout the state of Michigan.

MHSLA's purpose is to promote excellence in health sciences librarianship by providing its membership with opportunities for professional growth, fostering communication between members and their regions, facilitating resource sharing, increasing awareness of new technologies, providing high-quality continuing education, and conducting research in health sciences information services.

Members include professionals, paraprofessionals, and students who are interested in biomedical libraries. The current membership represents hospital, academic, and special libraries from Southeastern Michigan.

Michigan Archival Association supports the community of organizations and individuals who care for the state’s materials of cultural heritage and the documentary record through communication and education, and seeks to foster a collaborative and inclusive professional network.

Informal, dues-free organization offers casual networking, conference preparation, job news and resume/interview support.

MASL is an organization dedicated to help, inspire, and collaborate with school librarians across the state of Michigan. If you are a school library media specialist in Michigan, MASL is the professional community for you!