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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Wednesday, October 7, 2026

📢 MALA Initiative: Share Your Grievances

October 07, 2026 News

அன்பார்ந்த நூலகர்களே, மதராஸ் நூலக சங்கத்தின் (MALA) சார்பாக, தமிழகப் அமைச்சர்களை விரைவில் நேரில் சந்தித்து நூலகர்களின் கோரிக்கை மனுவை அளி...

🌟 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...

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