Trustee Academy

ALTAFF will soon launch the Trustee Academy, a series of online courses to help Trustees become exceptionally proficient in their roles on behalf of their libraries.

October 15 Deadline Fast Approaching!

The IRS is providing one-time relief to allow small tax-exempt organizations to come back into compliance and retain their tax-exempt status even though they failed to file for three consecutive years.

Calling All Friends Groups

We are conducting this survey to compile information about all types of Friends groups across the country. Your feedback will help us develop future materials and resources to help your Friends group succeed.

Books for Babies

Books for Babies is a national literacy program that acquaints parents of newborns with tthe important role they play in the development of their children.

New Publications for Trustees & Friends

ALTAFF members and affiliates save big on two new publications: "The Complete Library Trustee Handbook" and "Even More Great Ideas for Libraries and Friends."

The Complete Library Trustee Handbook

Hot off the presses - ALTAFF members and affiliates save $20 off the cover price plus free shipping on this brand new publication.

Paula Poundstone Supports Friends and Libraries

Emmy-award winning comedian Paula Poundstone helps raise awareness for Friends of the Library groups. As ALTAFF's national spokesperson, Poundstone lends her name, voice, and humor to help Friends groups around the country.

Welcome to ALTAFF - "Citizens for Libraries"

The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations (ALTAFF) is a division of the American Library Association (ALA) with approximately 5,000 Friends of Library, Trustee, Foundation and individual members and affiliates representing hundreds of thousands of library supporters. Begun in early 2009 with the merger of Friends of Libraries U.S.A. (FOLUSA) and ALTA, the new division brings together Trustees and Friends into a partnership that unites the voices of citizens who support libraries to create a powerful force for libraries in the 21st Century.