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A more detailed history of the 91´«Ã½, highlighting important events that have occurred over the years, by both topic and decade.

91´«Ã½ History by Topic

Since the beginning 91´«Ã½ has focused on a wide variety of issues facing libraries, librarians and the people attending libraries. Our current strategic plan, , calls for continued work in many of the areas 91´«Ã½ has traditionally focused on. See the history of 91´«Ã½'s work in these areas: , , , , , , , , , and .

91´«Ã½ History by decade:

It is easy to see progress of the profession and the organization chronologically. Below the history of 91´«Ã½ is broken down by decade. Important firsts in librarianship are included as well.

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Additional Information:

Since 1890 91´«Ã½ has a new president every year. This complete list of presidents starts with the founding of 91´«Ã½ in 1876.

Annual membership statistics of the 91´«Ã½ are reported every year.

Complete list of Annual Conferences from the founding of 91´«Ã½ in 1876 to the present.

Complete list of Midwinter Meetings since they started in 1908.