CHICAGO — The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) announced Soraya Silverman-Montano of the Las Vegas Clark-County (Nev.) Library District as its representative in the 2014 Emerging Leader program. Silverman-Montano is currently the Young People’s Library Librarian at...
Press Releases
Nov 08:
Upcoming PLA webinar highlights public library and school partnerships for literacy
CHICAGO — When it comes to teaching children how to read, both libraries and schools are crucial educators. What happens when you combine the literacy power of libraries and schools? Find out during the one-hour webinar,...
Nov 08:
Ten Spectrum Scholars receive PLA Conference Travel Grant
CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) has awarded 10 2014 Spectrum Scholar/PLA Conference Travel Grants to Spectrum Scholars LaToya Devezin, Claudia Flores, Gloria Jertberg, William Langston, Sarah Hashemi Scott, Eimmy...
Nov 08:
Reinventing the library for online education
CHICAGO— Have changes such as cloud computing, search engines, the Semantic Web, and mobile applications rendered such long-standing academic library services and functions as special collections, interlibrary loans, physical processing, and even library buildings unnecessary? Can the...
Nov 07:
ALA urges swift action on E-rate reforms
Residential-level bandwidth unacceptable for modern library services
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Library Association urges the Federal Communications Commission to swiftly reform the federal E-rate program so that our nation’s learners are...
Nov 06:
Emerging Leader participants for Class of 2014 announced
CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) has selected 56 people to participate in its 2014 class of Emerging Leaders. The program is designed to enable library staff and information workers to participate in project planning workgroups; network with peers; gain an inside look...
Nov 05:
There is still time to apply to win $3,000 to promote your library
CHICAGO — The deadline for the 2014 Scholastic Library Publishing National Library Week Grant has been extended to Dec. 6, 2013. The grant is open to all types of libraries seeking to share...
Nov 05:
AASL seeks hosts for Fall Forum satellite sites
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) will once again host a hybrid presentation of its biennial national institute, the Fall Forum, in 2014. As part of the presentation, three or four satellite sites across the country will present a live broadcast of events...
Nov 05:
New digital journal eContent Quarterly launches
CHICAGO — ALA TechSource announces the premiere issue of eContent Quarterly, a new digital journal offering practical, user-driven solutions and ideas for curating, developing, integrating...
Nov 05:
Mobile app keeps AASL13 information at attendees’ fingertips
CHICAGO – Attendees of the American Association of School Librarian’s (AASL) 16th National Conference & Exhibition can plan their conference schedule at home or on the go with the new AASL13 Mobile App. The app and companion registration dashboard syncs user data so updates...
Nov 05:
First module in ASCLA’s AccessAbility Academy now available
CHICAGO - The first module in ASCLA’s AccessAbility Academy helps librarians with a critical component of making the library an empowering place for the entire community.
The new tutorial “Positive Interactions:...
Nov 05:
Submit proposals for ACRL 2015 conference
CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) invites proposal submissions for the ACRL 2015 conference to be held March 25-28, 2015, in Portland, Ore. Contributed paper, panel session, preconference and workshop proposals are due...
Nov 05:
'Children and Libraries' to go quarterly, add digital format
CHICAGO — The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), is pleased to announce significant upgrades to "Children and Libraries: The Journal of the Association for Library Service to Children" (CAL). Beginning with...
Nov 05:
Carroll Preston Baber Research Grant - proposals due by Jan. 8
CHICAGO – The American Library Association’s Office for Research and Statistics is now accepting applications for the Carroll Preston Baber Research Grant. The grant is given to one or more librarians or library educators who will conduct innovative research that...
Nov 05:
Kate Tkacik selected as NMRT's 2014 Emerging Leader recipient
CHICAGO - The New Members Round Table (NMRT) announced Kate Tkacik as its representative in the 2014 Emerging Leaders program. Tkacik is currently working as a business librarian with the Bank of Montreal Business Research Group in Chicago.
She received her MLIS from Dominican University...
Nov 05:
Last call: Submit your nomination for Cutting-edge Technology in Library Services by Nov. 15
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Don’t delay: submit your nomination for use of cutting-edge technology in library services now! As part of its ongoing effort to identify and recognize libraries that are delivering quality library services in new ways, the American Library Association (ALA) is...
Nov 04:
Loleta D. Fyan 2014 Grant - proposals due by Dec. 20
CHICAGO – The American Library Association’s Office for Research and Statistics is now accepting applications for the Loleta D. Fyan Grant. Loleta D. Fyan, ALA President 1951-1952, believed that every individual, regardless of residence, is equally entitled to high...
Nov 04:
Freedom to Read Foundation opens nominations for 2014 trustee elections
CHICAGO — Nominations are now open for the April 2014 Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) Board of Trustee elections. ...
Nov 04:
Tablets and mobile applications, in new American Libraries Live episode
CHICAGO — Personal electronic devices like tablets, smartphones and digital cameras are everywhere. How can libraries effectively incorporate these devices into both library services and institutional staff activity? That’s the topic of discussion in the upcoming...
Nov 04:
American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom defends free access to information
CHICAGO — The following is a statement issued by American Library Association (ALA) Office for Intellectual Freedom Director Barbara Jones regarding Internet filtering practices in U.S. libraries:
“Librarians have a special...
Nov 04:
Applications for United for Libraries’ National Friends of Libraries Week Awards due Dec. 2
PHILADELPHIA – Applications for National Friends of Libraries Week Awards are due Dec. 2, 2013.
Two awards of $250 will be given to Friends of the Library groups for activities held during National Friends of Libraries Week (Oct. 20-26, 2013). Application materials are available at...
Nov 04:
AASL launches national surveys on the branding of school librarianship
CHICAGO – In order to provide a refreshing and inspiring image of school librarians and school library programs, the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has launched two national surveys to examine the brands of the profession. The surveys will determine what the brands...
Nov 04:
ALA welcomes USA Freedom Act
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Library Association is rallying librarians to support the USA Freedom Act, a bill that will improve the balance between terrorism prevention and personal privacy protection. The USA FREEDOM Act, which was introduced by Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and PATRIOT...
Nov 01:
ACRL releases '2012 Academic Library Trends and Statistics'
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “2012 Academic Library Trends and Statistics,” the latest in a series of annual publications that describe the collections, staffing, expenditures and...
Nov 01:
Matthew Quick, 'Silver Linings Playbook' author, introduces 'Girlbrarian' at Midwinter Meeting
CHICAGO -- “Hello, Librarians—it’s me, Matthew Quick . . .” In this short video, the bestselling author (also known simply as Q) of “The Silver Linings Playbook,” thanks...
Oct 29:
ALA offers Recognition Awards and Grants
CHICAGO — Nominate yourself, colleagues or your library for the 2014 American Library Association (ALA) Recognition Awards and Grants. Unless otherwise noted, the deadline for awards is Dec. 1.
For general information about these and other ALA awards, visit...
Oct 29:
AASL13 storytellers to weave flights of fancy
CHICAGO — Three master storytellers will share their craft as part of the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) 16th National Conference & Exhibition taking place Nov. 14-17, 2013, in Hartford, Conn. Performers Carol Birch, Bill Harley and Valerie ...
Oct 29:
Google search secrets
CHICAGO — Google can be an incredibly powerful tool for research, but the top-of-the-page results are seldom the most beneficial to library users and students, and many of the search engine’s most useful features are hidden behind its famously simple interface. In “...
Oct 29:
Confessions of a reference librarian: IAmRUSA launches interview series
CHICAGO — On October 28, the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) debuted its first week-long interview session as a part of its IAmRUSA series. Each week IAmRUSA will feature a different interviewee for participants to ask questions about their...