Two officials sign documents at the head table during the annual meeting

Championing libraries. Advancing access to information.

Portrait of Dr. Grace Msofe

A message from the Chairperson

Welcome to our official website. As the TLA Chairperson, I am delighted to share our vision, goals, and achievements with you. We are committed to driving innovation, excellence, and inclusivity in all that we do. I invite you to explore our site and engage with our ongoing initiatives.

Dr. Grace MsofeChairperson, TLA
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Empowering the library and information profession in Tanzania

TLA is the national professional body for people who work in libraries, documentation centres and information services. Since 1973 it has represented the profession, trained its workforce and advised Government on library development.

Its mission is to provide leadership for the development, advocacy and improvement of library and information services, and to ensure access to information for all.

Learn more about TLA
  • Professional development

    Courses, workshops and conferences that strengthen professional knowledge and skills.

  • Advocacy

    Promoting libraries, fair access to information and the interests of the profession.

  • Innovation

    Supporting the transformation of library and information services for a digital age.

Call for papers

Call for Papers: 2027 TLA Annual Conference

TLA, in collaboration with TLSB, invites abstracts on the theme “Reimagining Libraries for Inclusive Knowledge Societies: Innovation, Access, Heritage, and Sustainable Development”.

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