Librarians are recognized as proactive professionals responsible for ensuring the free flow of information and ideas to present and future generations of library users. Libraries are recognized as proactive agencies essential to the cultural, educational, and economic life of society. Priority Area E. Personnel resources ALA will promote the recruitment, education, professional development, rights, interests, and obligations of library personnel and trustees. Master's level programs are effectively accredited. Librarians and all other library personnel are paid equitable and attractive salaries.
Librarians have a variety of opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
Workshops and conferences conducted by ALA are available to librarians, trustees, and others interested in libraries. Job information, placement, and career services are readily available to librarians. Effective library personnel policies are established and used. Librarians uphold the ALA Code of Ethics. Librarians are proactive professionals who ensure the free flow of information and ideas.