Join Us in Arusha: TLA Conference, Workshop and 53rd AGM 2027
Registration is open for the TLA Conference, Workshop and 53rd Annual General Meeting, 1–5 February 2027 in Arusha.
Championing libraries. Advancing access to information.
A message from the Chairperson
Read the full messageWelcome 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.
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 TLAProfessional 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.
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Call for Papers: 2027 TLA Annual Conference
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