Founded on October 6, 1876 during the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, the mission of ALA is “to provide leadership for the development, promotion and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all.

Columbia University Press seeks to enhance Columbia University’s educational and research mission by publishing outstanding original works by scholars and other intellectuals that contribute to an understanding of global human concerns.

SAGE is a leading international publisher of journals, books, and electronic media for academic, educational, and professional markets.

Alexander Street Press is a scholarly electronic publisher of award-winning online collections in the humanities and social sciences.