Cosla

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COSLA is an independent organization of the chief officers of state and territorial agencies designated as the state library administrative agency and responsible for statewide library development. Its purpose is to identify and address issues of common concern and national interest; to further state library agency relationships with federal government and national organizations; and to initiate cooperative action for the improvement of library services to the people of the United States. Its membership consists solely of these top library officers of the states and territories, variously designated as state librarian, director, commissioner or executive secretary. It provides a continuing mechanism for dealing with the problems and challenges faced by the heads of the state agencies which are responsible for statewide library development. The work of COSLA is carried on through its members, a Board of Directors, and committees. The Chief Officers meet four times a year. The major meetings are held in the spring and fall, and a working session is scheduled in conjunction with the mid-winter and annual conferences of the American Library Association.

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