The American Association of School Librarians is a specific division of the American Libraries Association intended to serve librarians working in both public and private schools. It is the only national level library professional organizations devoted to school libraries, and has over 7,000 members in the United States, Canada, and around the world.
The oldest and largest library organization in the world, the American Library Association serves, supports, and advocates on the behalf of all libraries, connecting librarians across the United States with their colleagues.
The North Carolina Association of Educators advocates on the behalf of all school employees in North Carolina. They provide professional development, legal representation, and political lobbying for school employees, even offering liability insurance for student teachers.
The North Carolina Library Association serves public, school, and academic libraries in the state of North Carolina.
Unlike most of the other organizations on this list, NCSLMA does not take part in political activities, choosing instead to focus on providing professional development, current information, and networking opportunities for school librarians in North Carolina.