Graph showing the Number of Unique Titles challenged in the US by year. 2000: 378 titles. 2005: 259 titles. 2010: 262 titles. 2015: 190 titles. 2020: 223 titles. 2021: 1858 titles. 2022: 2571 titles. 2023: 4240 titles.

Book Challenges Set New Record in 2023

Number of books targeted surpasses last year’s high

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Episode 93: Decoding AI

Call Number Podcast: Decoding AI

Episode 93 explores artificial intelligence in libraries

The World of AI

The World of AI

How libraries are integrating and navigating this powerful technology

Beyond ADA Compliance
Expanding the library’s service to patrons with disabilities

Meet the Candidates for ALA President: Sam Helmick
Two candidates appeal to ALA members for their vote

Meet the Candidates for ALA President: Raymond Pun
Two candidates appeal to ALA members for their vote

Predicting the Unpredictable
Asking real questions about generative AI

Reading Between the Bots
Where librarianship is headed in the age of AI

Food for Thought
A robust Association requires a healthy course of democracy

Newsmaker: Ali Hazelwood
Author and neuroscientist on becoming an online sensation

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