Welcome!COSLA's Mission is to provide leadership on issues of common concern and national interest; to further state library agency relationships with federal government and national organizations, and to initiate cooperative action for the improvement of library services to the people of the United States.COSLA is an independent organization of the chief officers of state and territorial agencies designated as the state library administrative agency and responsible for statewide library development. Its membership consists solely of these top library officers of the states and territories, variously designated as state librarian, director, commissioner or executive secretary. It provides a continuing mechanism for dealing with the problems and challenges faced by the heads of the state agencies which are responsible for statewide library development. Learn more about COSLA by clicking here. Who are State Librarians?COSLA's membership consists solely of these top library officers of the states and territories, variously designated as state librarian, director, commissioner, or executive secretary. State Librarians are responsible for the development of libraries and library services in their states. Click the map below for contact information for your state's Chief Officer. Click Here to View COSLA's Member DirectoryThe Benefits of a COSLA Sponsorship
Sponsorship with COSLA is a relationship! Click Here to Learn More About a COSLA Sponsorship |