Special Libraries Association is an international organization of professional librarians and information specialists who serve institutions that use or produce specialized information. Such institutions include companies, associations, government agencies, museums, and colleges and universities. The Special Libraries Association, also called the SLA, helps its members develop professionally and assists them with research and public relations.
The Special Libraries Association publishes a monthly magazine. It also holds an annual conference for information professionals. The organization was founded in 1909. Its headquarters are in Alexandria, Virginia.
