Special Libraries

Welcome

Welcome to the Special Libraries Division! Special Libraries include law, tribal, art, and zine libraries, just to name a few. Check out our “Special Libraries Crawl” archives for an introduction to some of these libraries.

Watch the SpLD panel from WLA 2025: Getting to Know your Special Libraries and Connecting Communities to Unique Resources

The WLA Special Libraries Division (SpLD):

Promotes continuous learning opportunities
Fosters partnerships with professional organizations
Provides opportunities for members to connect with each other

Our membership is currently discussing priorities and goals for the coming year. Share your feedback, questions, and ideas with us! You can contact the leadership team here: Contact Us.

To add the Special Libraries Division to an existing WLA membership, click here. To join both WLA and the SpLD, click here.