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When was the American Library Association (ALA) founded?

  • 1876

  • 1890

  • 1901

  • 1912

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The ALA was founded on October 6, 1876 during the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. It was created to provide leadership for the development, promotion, and improvement of library and information services.
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