I Love Libraries and the public awareness activities of the American Library Association are supported by corporate funding through the Library Champions program. The program was launched by individual, corporate, and foundation supporters who joined together to form a broad-based group to advocate for libraries and the library profession. Library Champions contribute annually to ALA's nationwide strategic communications effort about the value and benefits of libraries.
Individuals, companies and foundations can become a Library Champion by making a $5,000 contribution or more to support ALA's public awareness and advocacy programs.
Meet Our Library Champions
Lead Sponsor
Investors ($10,000-24,999)
Patrons ($7,500-9,999)
Members ($5,000-7,499)
Baker & Taylor, LLC
Brodart Company
Candlewick Press
Data Axle
EBSCO Information Services
Elsevier
Follett
Gale, a Cengage Company
Ingram Content Group
Midwest Tape
Morningstar, Inc.
OCLC
ProQuest
SAGE Publishing
Springer Nature
Taylor & Francis Group
Invest in America's Libraries
Library Champions are among the greatest proponents of America's libraries. Their gifts help every child, young adult or adult who walks through a door at a library or utilizes online library resources from home or school.
Champion contributions support ALA’s efforts to provide free public awareness materials and resources directly to libraries, and to promote national initiatives such as National Library Week and Library Card Sign-Up Month. These special initiatives have been designed to increase public awareness of the importance of libraries as great democratic institutions, serving people of every age, income level, location, ethnicity or physical ability.
When an individual, company or foundation becomes a Library Champion, they make a positive impact on libraries and the lives of their community members every day. At libraries, children overcome hurdles and become stronger readers. Seniors and families who are living on less access information and advice. Job seekers find the support, career skills, and internet access they need. Students and faculty consult with library personnel to enrich their research.
Individuals, companies and foundations can become a Library Champion by making a $5,000 contribution or more to support ALA's public awareness and advocacy programs.
Champion Benefits
In recognition of their support, Library Champions receive a wide array of benefits, including:
- Special discounts on ALA publishing and conference products and services.
- Invitations to special events.
- ALA membership benefits.
- Recognition online and on the Wall of Library Champions at the ALA Annual Conference.
- Ability to use ALA logo on company materials.
- and so much more!
For a full list of benefits and more information on becoming a Library Champion, please contact ALA's Development Office.
Support I Love Libraries and our efforts to promote the value of libraries and librarians.