CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) welcomes Candice Mack as the new Executive Director for the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of ALA.
She brings to ALA and YALSA years of...
Press Releases
Nov 10:
Applications for the 2024 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries are now open
CHICAGO — Applications for the 2024 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries are now being accepted by ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT) and the Will and Ann Eisner Family Foundation. These grants recognize libraries for their role in the growth of graphic literature...
Nov 10:
GameRT seeks nominations of amazing games for its new Platinum Play Awards list!
CHICAGO — The Games & Gaming Round Table (GameRT) of the American Library Association is pleased to announce the opening of nominations for the new Platinum Play Awards as part of its celebration of...
Nov 09:
David Cohen/EMIERT Multicultural Award nominations open
CHICAGO - The Ethnic Multicultural Information Exchange Roundtable (EMIERT) of the American Library Association is now accepting nominations for the David Cohen/EMIERT Multicultural Award. This award recognizes recent articles that include significant new research related to the understanding...
Nov 09:
Social Responsibilities Round Table seeks nominations for the 2024 Herb Biblo Outstanding Leadership Award for Social Justice & Equality
CHICAGO - The Social Responsibilities Round Table (SRRT) of the American Library Association is happy to announce that nominations for the 2024 Herb Biblo Outstanding Leadership Award for Social Justice & Equality are now open.
Herb Biblo was a longstanding...
Nov 09:
ALA welcomes federal E-rate support for Wi-fi hotspots
Washington — The American Library Association (ALA) today welcomed the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to...
Nov 09:
ALA Nominating Committee announces councilors-at-large candidates
CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) has announced the names of the 18 candidates who are running for a total of 12 at-large seats on the ALA Council to serve the 2024-2027 term.
The following candidates were accepted by the Nominating Committee (...
Nov 09:
Helmick, Pun Seek American Library Association Presidency for 2025-26 Term
CHICAGO – The American Library Association (ALA) Nominating Committee has selected two nominees to run for ALA president in the upcoming election. The candidates running for the 2025-26 term are Sam Helmick, Community & Access Services Coordinator at Iowa City Public...
Nov 07:
Bibliotherapy-informed practices, programs, and events
CHICAGO — Bibliotherapy can be defined as the use of guided reading for therapeutic ends. And though you might not be a licensed mental health professional, you can—and do, even without knowing it—support mental health and personal growth by connecting patrons to books that heal. Regardless of...
Nov 07:
Applications Now Open for the Core Online Course Scholarship for Library Professionals from Developing Countries
CHICAGO–Core is now accepting applications for the Online Course Scholarship for Library Professionals from Developing Countries to participate in our online Fundamentals courses held between January 8, 2024 and June 28, 2024. One free seat per session is available to librarians and information...
Nov 06:
AASL launches new research into content supporting the national standards
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has launched new research into the content and materials of the “National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries." A set of online surveys for school library professionals, collaborators, and...
Nov 06:
JSTOR and Choice jointly publish research presenting new insights on teaching with digital primary sources
Middletown, CT - JSTOR, a nonprofit service of ITHAKA, and Choice, a publishing unit of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), have partnered to publish a new research report, Teaching and Learning with Digital Primary Sources: Nine insights into awareness, literacy, and...
Nov 02:
Comedian, Actor, and Author Jesús Trejo to Present at 2024 LibLearnX
CHICAGO – The American Library Association (ALA) has announced that stand-up comedian, comedy writer, actor, and author Jesús Trejo will be an Author Speaker at the 2024 LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience...
Nov 01:
New ALA report: Gen Z & Millennials are visiting the library & prefer print books
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Gen Z and Millennials are using public libraries, both in person and digitally, at higher rates compared to older generations, according to a new report released today by the American...
Nov 01:
Reference Interview for Beginners
CHICAGO- Reference Interview is a comprehensive six-week asynchronous course focusing on evaluating reference service, behavioral aspects of reference service, and the different types of questions that can help patrons identify what they need. Using images and text, this in-depth educational...
Oct 30:
AASL’s exploration of the Shared Foundations concludes with Curate
CHICAGO — Published by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and ALA Editions, “Curate” helps to connect learners to resources in more thoughtful, meaningful ways. Through teaching learners and...
Oct 26:
Using experimentation to make evidence-based decisions
CHICAGO — The last five years have demonstrated that sticking with the status quo is not an option; instead, as the experiences of many libraries show, those that experiment are better positioned to adapt to rapidly changing environments and evolving user needs and behaviors. Cathryn M. Copper’s...
Oct 26:
AASL Commends the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Missouri
CHICAGO – Acting upon a resolution submitted by the Missouri Association of School Librarians (MASL) the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commends the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Missouri. The organization is one of...
Oct 26:
AASL Commends the Literacy and Justice Project
CHICAGO – Acting upon a resolution submitted by the Missouri Association of School Librarians (MASL) the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commends the Literacy and Justice Project. The project is one of...
Oct 26:
AASL Commends Lead to Read KC
CHICAGO – Acting upon a resolution submitted by the Missouri Association of School Librarians (MASL) the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commends Lead to Read KC. The nonprofit is one of twenty outstanding programs, events,...
Oct 25:
Michele Norris, Emmy Award-winning Journalist and Founding Director of The Race Card Project, to Open the 2024 LibLearnX
CHICAGO – The American...
Oct 25:
New from ACRL - “Comic Books, Special Collections, and the Academic Library”
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “Comic Books, Special Collections, and the Academic Library,” edited by Brian Flota and Kate...
Oct 25:
American Library Association and Sustainable Libraries Initiative to join forces on climate action strategy for libraries
CHICAGO – The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce a partnership with the Sustainable Libraries Initiative (SLI) to create a strategic plan for library professionals to address climate change. The SLI’s mission...
Oct 24:
ALA Sustainability Round Table opens nominations for wellness citation
CHICAGO – The American Library Association’s Sustainability Round Table (SustainRT) is accepting nominations for its Citation for Wellness in the Workplace award. The citation recognizes libraries that go...
Oct 23:
Core Webinar: Opportunity in the Face of Crisis
CHICAGO–Core hosts the webinar “Opportunity in the Face of Crisis” on December 6, 2023, at 1 p.m. CT. The library at Coastal Carolina University managed multiple facilities projects and operational challenges while responding to a series of crises. The past three years have embodied change at...
Oct 20:
Applying learning theories in real-world contexts
CHICAGO — From makerspaces to book clubs, from media facilities to group study spaces, from special events to book displays, libraries support learning in numerous ways. In “The Librarian's Guide to Learning Theory: Practical Applications in...
Oct 19:
PLA expands its 2024 Conference Scholarship opportunities
CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) will award 50 conference scholarships for public library workers and students to attend the PLA 2024 Conference, taking place April 3-5 in Columbus, Ohio...
Oct 18:
American Library Association President Emily Drabinski Named to the Prestigious Out100 2023 List
CHICAGO – The American Library Association (ALA) is proud to share that ALA President Emily Drabinski has been named to the Out100 2023 list, joining a distinguished group of LGBTQIA+ individuals recognized for their outstanding contributions, impact and...
Oct 18:
Core Webinar: What Candidates Want; Revamping Your Recruitment
CHICAGO–Core hosts the webinar “What Candidates Want: Revamping Your Recruitment” on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at 1 p.m. CT. Interested in improving recruitment practices? This talk will highlight practical steps managers can take to make the search process kinder, gentler, and more...