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Theatre Library Association: Promoting Ethical Performing Arts Practices

Founded in 1937, TLA supports librarians, archivists, and historians to ensure the ethical use of performing arts materials. Membership includes professionals and students dedicated to preserving performing arts history. The annual meetings in New York feature awards ceremonies, conferences, and symposia. TLA offers book awards, scholarships, and networking opportunities through various committees and projects. Stay updated via the Broadside newsletter, website, and social media platforms.

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Theatre Library Association: Promoting Ethical Performing Arts Practices

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  1. TLA Theatre Library Association tla-online.org

  2. MISSION • Supports librarians and archivists • Promotes professional best practices • Fosters the creative and ethical use of performing arts materials

  3. HISTORY • Began in 1937 during a meeting of theatre curators, librarians and historians • Became an affiliate of the the American Library Association in 1938

  4. MEMBERSHIP • Consists of those who actively promote the collection, preservation and use of performing arts materials • 272 members as of Summer 2012 • Annual membership costs: - Personal Members: $30 - $75 at 75 Anniversary Members: $75 - Students/Non-Salaried Members: $20 - Institutional Members: $40

  5. MEETINGS • Annual Business Meeting every October in New York • Awards Ceremony - held during Annual Meeting • Conference - held jointly with American Society for Theatre Research • Also hosts symposia

  6. AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS • Two book awards presented annually: • George Freedley Memorial Award • Richard Wall Memorial Award • Distinguished Service in Performing Arts Librarianship Award • Brooks McNamara Performing Arts Librarian Scholarship

  7. ACTIVITIES • TLA Committees • American Theatre Archive Project • Conferences • American Library Association • Representation inSIBMAS

  8. COMMUNICATIONS • Broadside - online newsletter • Performing Arts Resources - monograph • Website: tla-online.org • TLA PROMPTBOOK • TLA-L listserv • Facebook page • E-papers

  9. QUESTIONS?

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