Article
The Preface and Introductory Chapter of the Catholic Library Association 1919-29
The Catholic Library World
(2023)
Abstract
More than one hundred years ago, a written appeal to establish a unique organization to address the needs and aspirations of Catholic-based information specialists representing the interests of their field was forwarded to the Catholic Educational Association's (CEA) Executive Board. This letter offered a general visionary synopsis, and posed the question to librarians as to whether they wanted to adopt such a formal alliance. An answer came back in the affirmative, and this proposal subsequently became an important document within the establishment of the Catholic Library Association (CLA) two years later. Although formally founded in 1921, the CLA has its roots in the evolution of libraries in general, while it specifically adopted the traditional and dynamic mission to support, promote, and reinforce Catholic-centered public service and information sharing objectives.
Disciplines
Publication Date
April, 2023
Citation Information
Alan B Delozier. "The Preface and Introductory Chapter of the Catholic Library Association 1919-29" The Catholic Library World Vol. 93 Iss. 3 (2023) p. 178 - 185 ISSN: 0008-820X Available at: http://works.bepress.com/alan_delozier/31/