MADRAS LIBRARY ASSOCIATION (MALA)

🏭 Est. 1928 · Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Madras
Library Association

India's oldest and most respected library organisations — dedicated to advancing the library profession, fostering a reading culture, and connecting information professionals across the nation.

95+ Years of service

4000+ Active members

50K+ Monthly Visits

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What we offer

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Guidance Guiding & Supporting Library Professionals

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Annual MALA Awards Honouring outstanding librarians, teachers and social workers each year

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Training & workshops Professional development programmes and seminars for library professionals

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Community & networking Connect with librarians, educators and information scientists statewide

Working Hours

☀️ Mon – Sat: 9 AM – 8 PM

🌝 Sun: 10 AM – 5 PM

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Join as a Life Member of MALA

Become a lifetime member of the Madras Library Association and enjoy exclusive benefits and recognition in the library community.

Pay the membership fee Life membership — ₹1,000 only 💲 Pay via UPI

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026

🌟 Thank You for Making MALA Awards 2026 a Grand Success!-Event Photographs 🌟

August 18, 2026 Events

The Madras Library Association (MALA) extends its heartfelt gratitude to all the esteemed guests, awardees, members, donors, LIS professiona...

Hon’ble JCD Prabhakar invited as Special Guest for MALA Awards 2026

July 24, 2026 News

Dear MALA Members, I am pleased to share an important update regarding the upcoming MALA AGM & Awards 2026 . We had a fruitful meeting w...

MALA Awards 2026 — Call for Nominations (Last Date: 31 July 2026) (Extended)

June 16, 2026 Award

MALA Awards 2026 Call for Nominations Recognising excellence in library and information science ...

MADRAS LIBRARY ASSOCIATION (MALA)