Press Releases

Dec 08: ACRL launches Framework for Information Literacy Sandbox

CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Framework Advisory Board (FAB) is excited to announce the launch of the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy Sandbox at sandbox.acrl.org. The ‘sandbox’ that was first...

Dec 08: 2017 Nonfiction Award finalists announced

CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), selected five books as finalists for the 2017 Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award, which honors the best...

Dec 08: New eCourse: Engaging Teens with Digital Media: Creating Stories and Games

Chicago—ALA Editions announces a new iteration of our popular eCourse, Engaging Teens with Digital Media: Creating Stories and Games. Kelly Czarnecki will serve as the instructor for a 4-week facilitated eCourse starting on...

Dec 08: ALA, Rosen Publishing release new “Libraries Ready to Code” video
WASHINGTON – Today, the American Library Association (ALA) and Rosen Publishing released the video "Libraries Ready to Code." Introduced during Computer Science (CS) Education Week, the video depicts coding activities in public and...
Dec 08: New eCourse: Storytime Shenanigans: Building Great Programs for Preschoolers

Chicago—ALA Editions announces a new iteration of our popular eCourse, Storytime Shenanigans: Building Great Programs for Preschoolers. Rob Reid will serve as the instructor for a 3-week facilitated eCourse starting on...

Dec 08: New eCourse: Basic Reference Skills for Non-Reference Librarians

Chicago—ALA Editions announces a new iteration of our popular eCourse, Basic Reference Skills for Non-Reference Librarians. Francisca Goldsmith will serve as the instructor for a 4-week facilitated eCourse starting on...

Dec 08: New eCourse: How to Market Your Library

Chicago—ALA Editions announces a new iteration of our popular eCourse, How to Market Your Library. Dana Braccia will serve as the instructor for a 4-week facilitated eCourse starting on Monday, February 6, 2017.

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Dec 06: LITA Conference Buddy Program


Chicago -- Apply now for the LITA Conference Buddy Program for the 2017 ALA Midwinter Meeting

LITA is excited to...

Dec 06: ALA awards deadline extended

CHICAGO — The deadline has been extended to Feb. 3 for several American Library Association (ALA) awards and grants, including the Melvil Dewey Award, Equality Award, Gale Cengage Learning Financial Development Award, Ken Haycock Award for Promoting Librarianship, Paul Howard Award for...

Dec 06: Program for public library directors and their trustees to be featured in Symposium on the Future of Libraries

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania — As part of the Symposium on the Future of Libraries at the ALA Midwinter Meeting, United for Libraries will present “Building the Future: Public Library Directors and Their...

Dec 06: ALA president responds to member concerns on new administration

Dear Members:

I would like to thank all who have shared their perspectives, questions and opinions. The American Library Association (ALA) has heard your concerns regarding how we should approach the incoming administration. To address these concerns, we have rescinded the “...

Dec 06: Winter winds brings a storm of subjects with the ACRL-Choice webinar program

MIDDLETOWN, CONNECTICUT - ACRL-Choice webinars connect academic and research librarians with content and service providers, publishers, authors, and other experts.  Since the launch of the program in 2013, thousands of participants have attended these free interactive webinars, with...

Dec 05: 2017 Morris Award finalists announced

CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), selected five books as finalists for the 2017 William C. Morris Award, which honors the year’s best books written...

Dec 02: Accepting employer participants for Open House/Job Fair at ALA 2017 Midwinter Meeting

CHICAGO — As part of its continuing efforts to provide networking opportunities for employers and job seekers, the ALA JobLIST Placement & Career Development Center will host an Open House - Job Fair from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017 during the American Library...

Dec 02: Accepting appointments for photographer services at the ALA 2017 Midwinter Meeting

CHICAGO — An exciting service is now part of the American Library Association’s (ALA) JobLIST Placement and Career Development Center.  During the ALA 2017 Midwinter Meeting in Atlanta we will be offering all attendees an opportunity to have a "headshot" photo package...

Dec 02: Accepting appointments for career counseling during the ALA 2017 Midwinter Meeting

CHICAGO — The American Library Association’s (ALA) JobLIST Placement and Career Development Center will provide complimentary career counseling sessions on Saturday and Sunday, January 21 - 22, 2017 during the ALA 2017 Midwinter Meeting in Atlanta.  The sessions will be held in...

Dec 02: YALSA opens proposals for 2017 Symposium

CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), is seeking program proposals and...

Dec 01: Library Workers at the Atlanta March for Social Justice & Women

CHICAGO - ALA invites Midwinter attendees and Atlanta-area library workers wishing to participate in the Atlanta March for Social Justice & Women to gather in Hall A3 of the Georgia World Congress Center for poster making from...

Dec 01: Call for nominations for the Gerald Hodges IF Chapter Relations Award

CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) is seeking nominations for its 2017 Gerald Hodges Intellectual Freedom Chapter Relations Award. The Gerald Hodges Intellectual Freedom Chapter Relations Award...

Dec 01: A new instruction librarian workbook for trainers and learners

CHICAGO — A comprehensive but concise roadmap specifically for librarians who are new to instruction, or who are charged with training someone who is, has remained elusive. Until now. “The New Instruction Librarian: A...

Dec 01: ALSC announces student gift membership program

CHICAGO — The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce a new program to offer...

Dec 01: New Workshop: Using Surveys to Improve Your Library

CHICAGO—ALA Editions announces an exciting new workshop, Using Surveys to Improve Your Library with Emily Daly and Joyce Chapman. This workshop will consist of two 90-minute sessions and take place:

  • Wednesday...
Dec 01: New eCourse: Introduction to Metadata and Linked Data

Chicago—ALA Editions announces a new iteration of our popular eCourse, Introduction to Metadata and Linked Data. Dr. Oksana L. Zavalina will serve as the instructor for a 6-week facilitated eCourse starting on Monday,...

Nov 30: RUSA's Winter Online Learning

Each webinar registration is $45 for RUSA members; $50 for ALA members; $65 for non-ALA members; $25 for student members and retired ALA members. ...

Nov 30: Authors LeUyen Pham, Susan Tan, and Scott Westerfeld team up at the 2017 ALA Midwinter Meeting

Award-winning authors LeUyen Pham (also an illustrator), Susan Tan and Scott Westerfeld will team up on Saturday, January 21st, 10:00-11:00am, in the Auditorium Speakers Series at the 2017 ALA Midwinter Meeting and Exhibits in Atlanta, Georgia for a conversation with moderator Daniel...

Nov 30: ALA announces winners of the 2016 I Love My Librarian Award

Ten librarians chosen for prestigious national public service honor

NEW YORK — Today 10 librarians from across the country were honored with this year’s I Love My Librarian Award. The winning librarians were recognized for their exceptional...

Nov 30: Houston librarian chosen for national public service honor

Roosevelt Weeks, Sr. recipient of the prestigious 2016 I Love My Librarian Award

NEW YORK – Today Roosevelt Weeks, Sr., deputy director / chief of staff at the Houston Public Library, was named a winner of the I Love My Librarian Award. Weeks is being...

Nov 30: Conway, Arkansas librarian chosen for national public service honor

Jamille Rogers recipient of the prestigious 2016 I Love My Librarian Award

NEW YORK – Today Jamille Rogers, media specialist at Marguerite Vann Elementary School, in Conway, Arkansas, was named a winner of the I Love My Librarian Award. Rogers is...

Nov 30: San Francisco librarian chosen for national public service honor

Lia Kharis Hillman recipient of the prestigious 2016 I Love My Librarian Award

NEW YORK – Today Lia Kharis Hillman, fourth floor program manager at the San Francisco Public Library, was named a winner of the I Love My Librarian Award. Hillman is being...

Nov 30: Pasadena, California librarian chosen for national public service honor

Sherri Ginsberg recipient of the prestigious 2016 I Love My Librarian Award

NEW YORK – Today Sherri Ginsberg, head librarian at Hillsides Library in Pasadena, California, was named a winner of the I Love My Librarian Award. Ginsberg is being...