About TLA

The Tanzania Library and Information Association (TLA) — in Kiswahili, Chama cha Wakutubi Tanzania — is a non-profit corporation formed to encourage and promote the welfare of libraries and the professional interests of librarians in Tanzania.

Its mission is to provide leadership for the development, advocacy and improvement of library and information services, and to promote the profession of librarianship, in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all.

What TLA does

• Advises Government and private organisations on establishing and managing quality library and information services.
• Organises meetings, seminars, workshops, conferences and courses that build new knowledge and skills.
• Publishes journals, bulletins and newsletters to inform members and promote the Association's objectives.
• Works with national and international associations and institutions interested in the development of libraries and the information industry.
• Develops and upholds a code of conduct for its members.