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Special Libraries Association

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Professional association

The Special Libraries Association (SLA) was a United States-based international professional association for librarians and information professionals working in business, government, law, finance, technology, military, non-profit, academic, or other special libraries.2 It was founded by John Cotton Dana.1 It ceased to exist in 2026.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1909Founded1

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The Special Libraries Association (SLA) was a United States-based international professional association for librarians and information professionals working in business, government, law, finance, technology, military, non-profit, academic, or other special libraries. Created in 1909, the association sought to band together those whose positions entailed performing a range of services and employing a diverse mix of skills related to, but not exclusive of, library science, often in environments where their budget is smaller, their target audience more restricted, their collection much more limi2

The story

Founded by John Cotton Dana in 1909.1

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Timeline

  1. 2026Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1909Founded Founded1

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