CHICAGO – The Educators of School Librarians Section (ESLS) of the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) invites submissions for proposals for papers on original research focusing on school library practice or school librarianship. Selected papers will be presented in a...
Press Releases
May 17:
2018 ALA Annual Conference Program Proposals are Now Open
ALA Conference Services will begin accepting program proposals on May 17, 2017 for the 2018 ALA Annual Conference to take place at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans LA, June 21-26, 2018. For the first time, proposals will be accepted via one submission site for all ALA...
May 17:
CHICAGO — Register to be heard. ALA’s Virtual Membership Meeting (VMM17) - June 8.
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May 17:
How to win library funding through political advocacy
CHICAGO — As the saying goes, all politics is local. And 90% of funding for public libraries comes from the will of local politicians and, in turn, from local voters. So it’s urgent that librarians, library supporters, and anyone interested in running an election or campaign for a...
May 17:
Free webinar offered on using DigitalLearn to complement classes for library patrons
To help public libraries better understand the Association's key digital literacy resource DigitalLearn.org, the Public Library Association (PLA) will offer a webinar in early June.
Community members enter public libraries...
May 17:
ALA lauds major businesses united to fight for federal library funding
(Washington, DC) – The American Library Association hailed today’s unveiling of the Corporate Committee for Library Investment (CCLI), a group of more than two dozen leading information, software, publishing and other businesses as well...
May 16:
Gale, a Cengage Company Learning Financial Development Award recipient named
CHICAGO — Mid-Continent Public Library, the largest public library system in the Kansas City metropolitan area—serving nearly 800,000 people across its three-county district—is the 2017 winner of the prestigious Gale, a Cengage Company Learning Financial Development Award...
May 16:
Dr. Barbara K. Stripling receives the 2017 Joseph W. Lippincott Award
CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce that Dr. Barbara K. Stripling is the winner of the 2017 Joseph W. Lippincott Award. This annual award is sponsored by Joseph W. Lippincott, III and presented by the American Library Association for distinguished...
May 16:
Spend an afternoon with Jordan Sonnenblick during AASL National Conference
CHICAGO – Jordan Sonnenblick will appear as one of three featured speakers during “Authors in the Afternoon” presented during the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) National Conference & Exhibition. Sonnenblick, along with Sarah Dessen and Christian...
May 16:
LLAMA Webinar: Evidence-based Advocacy at National, State and Local Levels
CHICAGO — Every librarian knows that public policies at the national, state and local level can have a huge impact on how resources are allocated to their library. However, many librarians have not been trained or encouraged to engage in advocacy at those levels. The Library Leadership and...
May 16:
Jonathan Safran Foer among the authors at United for Libraries Gala Author Tea, sponsored by ReferenceUSA
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania — Jonathan Safran Foer will join Allison Pataki, Elly Griffiths, Brianna Wolfson, A.J. Finn, and Celeste Ng at the United for Libraries Gala Author Tea, sponsored by ReferenceUSA,...
May 16:
ALSC Releases 2017 Summer Reading Lists
CHICAGO — The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) has released its 2017 Summer Reading Lists. With titles organized into four age ranges, young booklovers are sure to find some great reads to beat the heat.
Each list is available to download for free; birth-...
May 16:
Accepting Appointments for Career Counseling and Resume Review at ALA 2017 Annual Conference in Chicago
The American Library Association’s (ALA) JobLIST Placement and Career Development Center will provide complimentary career counseling sessions and resume reviews on Saturday and Sunday, June 24 - 25, 2017 during the ALA 2017 Annual Conference in Chicago. The sessions will be held in...
May 16:
Spend an afternoon with Sarah Dessen during AASL National Conference
CHICAGO – Sarah Dessen will appear as one of three featured speakers during “Authors in the Afternoon” presented during the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) National Conference & Exhibition. Dessen, along with Christian Robinson and Jordan Sonnenblick, will...
May 16:
Spend an afternoon with Christian Robinson during AASL National Conference
CHICAGO – Christian Robinson will appear as one of three featured speakers during “Authors in the Afternoon” presented during the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) National Conference & Exhibition. Robinson, along with Sarah Dessen and Jordan Sonnenblick...
May 16:
PLA, Anythink Libraries to host free webinar on achieving organizational goals
PLA is hosting a free interactive webinar this month in partnership with Anythink Libraries (Adams County, Colo.). Outside the Lines: Libraries Reintroduced is an initiative designed to show...
May 16:
PR Forum 2017: Learn to tell your library story with Ben Bizzle
CHICAGO – Is your library telling its story? Ben Bizzle, library advocate, marketer, author and entrepreneur, believes every action a library takes from programming to purchasing, from the website to the reference desk, is an opportunity to share its story with users and the communities...
May 15:
AASL President recognizes Emily Sheketoff’s "ceaseless efforts" with Crystal Apple Award
CHICAGO – Emily Sheketoff, executive director of the American Library Association’s (ALA) Washington Office, has been selected as the recipient of the 2017 Crystal Apple by American Association of School Librarians (AASL) President Audrey Church. The Crystal Apple honor is given...
May 15:
Leaders Wanted: Building diversity in LIS leadership at ALA Annual Conference
CHICAGO - Cultivating a diverse workforce is important, but librarians of color in LIS education, research, and executive-level administration are underrepresented. To address this need, the ALA Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS) is sponsoring its 10th annual...
May 15:
ACRL releases Reading, Research, and Writing: Teaching Information Literacy with Process-Based Research Assignments
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “Reading, Research, and Writing: Teaching Information Literacy with Process-Based Research Assignments,” by Mary...
May 12:
The 2017 guide to the Newbery and Caldecott awards
CHICAGO—Updated to include the 2017 award and honor books, “The Newbery and Caldecott Awards: A Guide to the Medal and Honor Books, 2017 Edition,” published by ALA Editions...
May 12:
AASL President’s Program addresses “what an administrator wants”
CHICAGO – Scott Beck, head principal at Norman (Okla.) High School, will conclude the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) Awards Ceremony & President’s Program taking place at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 24, as part of the 2017 ALA Annual Conference in Chicago...
May 12:
New Session: Cataloging Video Resources with RDA
CHICAGO—ALA Publishing eLearning Solutions announces a new session of our popular workshop, Cataloging Video Resources with RDA with Kelley McGrath. This workshop will consist of two 75-minute sessions on:
- ...
May 12:
New Session—Effective Library Signage: Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices
CHICAGO—ALA Publishing eLearning Solutions announces a new session of our popular workshop, Effective Library Signage: Tips, Tricks, & Best Practices with Mark Aaron Polger and Amy F. Stempler. This workshop will last...
May 11:
Thinking your way from problem to solution at the reference desk
CHICAGO — When people want to satisfy their immediate curiosity they’re much more likely to use a search engine on their mobile device than ask their local library. But while the days of personal intervention in this kind of query are inevitably numbered, the professional skills that...
May 11:
Time is running out to enroll in PLA disaster preparedness preconference!
CHICAGO -- When a natural or man-made emergency strikes the community, will your library be prepared to provide information and support services to the public? Recent...
May 11:
New Iteration: Basic Reference Skills for Non-Reference Librarians eCourse
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 July...
May 11:
Bring the new “Engaging with the ACRL Framework” workshop to your campus
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces its newest workshop, Engaging with the ACRL Framework: A Catalyst for Exploring and Expanding Our Teaching Practices, is now available for scheduling...
May 11:
New Iteration—Mindfulness for Librarians: Handling Stress and Thriving Under Pressure eCourse
Chicago—ALA Publishing eLearning Solutions announces a new iteration of our popular eCourse, Mindfulness for Librarians: Handling Stress and Thriving Under Pressure. Richard Moniz and Martin House will serve as the...
May 11:
New eCourse—Understanding E-Books: All You Need to Know Now and for the Future
Chicago—ALA Publishing eLearning Solutions announces a new iteration of our popular eCourse, Understanding E-Books: All You Need to Know Now and for the Future. Mirela Roncevic will serve as the instructor for a 4-week...