Press Kits

Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction
The Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction and the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction were established in 2012 to recognize the best fiction and nonfiction books for adult readers published in the U.S. the previous year.  A shortlist of finalists is announced each May from 50 titles drawn from the previous year’s Booklist Editors’ Choice and RUSA Notable Books. lists.

2012 ALA Annual Conference Press Kit
The American Library Association (ALA), the oldest and largest library association in the world, will hold its Annual Conference & Exhibition June 21 - 26, 2012 in Anaheim, Calif. The largest such convention in the world is attended by more than 25,000 librarians, library supporters, educators, writers, publishers, Friends of Libraries, trustees and special guests.

Choose Privacy Week 2012 Press Kit
Choose Privacy Week, May 1 - 7, 2012,  a national campaign to deepen public awareness about the serious issue of government surveillance and encourage Americans to think critically and make more informed choices about their privacy.

Día Press Kit
Children's Day/Book Day, also known as El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Día), is a celebration of children, families, and reading held annually on April 30. The celebration emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

Preservation Week @ your library Press Kit
During Preservation Week libraries all over the country present events, activities, and resources that highlight what we can do, individually and together, to preserve our personal and shared collections. Preservation Week was created in 2010 because some 630 million items in collecting institutions require immediate attention and care.

School Library Funding
Good school libraries are essential to a good education. About 44 million elementary, middle, and high school students use a school library each week. Although considered a valued resource in many communities, funding for school libraries is being cut to satisfy local deficits, resulting in the loss of school librarian, materials and technology training.

2011 Public Library Funding & Technology Access Study Press Kit
The Public Library Funding & Technology Access Study (PLFTAS) is the largest and longest running study of its kind. The survey is conducted by the American Library Association (ALA), the University of Maryland-College Park and Florida State University. It is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and ALA. The study will provide information from public libraries regarding their Internet connectivity, public computing, technology training, and other public library roles as public access technology centers in their communities.

National Library Week Press Kit
National library week, April 8 – 14, 2012 is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation's libraries and librarians and to promote library use and support. All types of libraries - school, public, academic and special - participate. This year’s theme is "You belong @ your library®."

Public Library Association Conference Press Kit
The Public Library Association (PLA) 14th biennial conference, held March 13 - 17, 2012, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, is the premier event for public libraries, and holds some of the most valuable events for public library professionals. PLA 2012 will feature more than 180 top-quality educational programs, author events and nearly 400 exhibiting companies.

Teen Tech Week Press Kit
Teen Tech Week 2012 is March 4-10! Teen Tech Week is a national initiative aimed at teens, librarians, educators, parents, and other concerned adults that highlights non print resources at the library. The 2012 theme — Geek Out @ your library — focuses on encouraging teens to use library resources to express their creativity by developing their own unique online content and safely sharing it by using online collaborative tools.

ALA Youth Media Awards
Each year the American Library Association (ALA) honors books and media for children and teens. Recognized worldwide for the high quality they represent, ALA awards, including the prestigious Newbery, Caldecott, Printz, and Coretta Scott King Book Awards, guide parents, educators, librarians and others in selecting the best materials for youth. Selected by committees composed of librarians and other literature and media experts, the awards encourage original and creative work in the field of children’s and young adult literature and media. Winners are announced annually at the ALA Midwinter Meeting of the association (usually in January).