CHICAGO – The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA) has chosen 20 libraries to receive its 2016 Summer Learning Resources Grant.
The grant’s...
Press Releases
Feb 22:
School librarians heart AASL
CHICAGO – Why do school librarians love the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and enthusiastically Share the Wealth of AASL membership with their colleagues? Kathy Lester, Melissa Grabill and Courtney Lewis encouraged...
Feb 22:
ALA task force seeks your input on economic implications of participating at ALA functions
CHICAGO — The ALA Task Force on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion was created in the spring of 2014 by then ALA President Barbara Stripling. Before moving forward with programs, actions or recommendations, the members of the Task Force on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion believe it is...
Feb 22:
Gene Luen Yang lends support to highlight the transformation of libraries as 2016 National Library Week Honorary Chair
CHICAGO — Libraries of all types consistently transform lives through free access to technology, digital literacy, career development, and opportunities for community engagement and lifelong learning. In celebration of the invaluable contributions of librarians, library workers...
Feb 22:
Tabscott and Winkelstein awarded YALSA’s 2016 National Library Legislative Day Travel Stipend
CHICAGO – The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA) has awarded Denise Tabscott and Julie Ann Winkelstein its 2016 National Library Legislative Day Travel Stipend.
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Feb 19:
New ACRL publication: 2014 Academic Library Trends and Statistics
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “2014 Academic Library Trends and Statistics,” the latest in a series of annual publications that describe the collections, staffing, expenditures, and...
Feb 18:
YALSA’s 2016 Great Books Giveaway provides more than $40,000 in materials to libraries in Washington, California and Florida
CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), named Franklin Pierce School District in Tacoma, Washington; Ontario (California) High School; and Washington County Public Library in Chipley, Florida as the recipients of...
Feb 17:
Author, commentator Michael Eric Dyson to open 2016 ALA Annual Conference
Named by Essence magazine as one of the 50 most inspiring African Americans in the U.S., Michael Eric Dyson will open the 2016 ALA Annual Conference and Exhibition on Friday, June 24th, 4:00-5:15 pm. Dyson provides some of the most significant commentary on contemporary...
Feb 17:
Libraries invited to apply for 2016 Great Stories Club programming grants for at-risk teens
CHICAGO – The American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office invites libraries to apply for the Great Stories Club, a reading and discussion program for at-risk teens featuring books under the theme “The Art of Change: Creation, Growth and Transformation.” The...
Feb 17:
ALA: Don’t hack the Constitution, ALA stands with Apple
Washington, D.C. – The American Library Association (ALA)’s Adam Eisgrau, managing director of the Office of Government Relations, issued the following statement on a federal magistrate’s February 16 order that Apple develop new technology to assist the FBI to...
Feb 16:
2016 Charlemae Rollins President's Program on Youth Library Spaces
The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), announced the theme and speakers for the 2016 Charlemae Rollins President’s Program...
Feb 16:
2016 PR Xchange Awards entry forms available
CHICAGO — Libraries everywhere are creating innovative, creative, exciting promotional materials: newsletters, program announcements, reading celebrations, advocacy materials, fundraising messages and more. Now is the time to receive recognition for your library’s amazing work...
Feb 16:
United for Libraries trustees oppose library board legislation
CHICAGO – United for Libraries took a stance against Nebraska Legislative Bill 969, which would allow for local library boards to become advisory bodies, threatening the autonomy of public libraries. United for Libraries President Ed McBride and President-Elect Steve Laird, have authored...
Feb 16:
Gear up for National Bookmobile Day 2016: free materials available
CHICAGO — Every day, bookmobiles help transform communities they serve, providing access from books, magazines and videos to job search assistance and much more. On April 13, join the nationwide celebrations as libraries across the country will celebrate the vital services bookmobiles...
Feb 16:
Invite Thomas Paine to your Library and Support Intellectual Freedom
“The mind once enlightened cannot again become dark.” -Thomas Paine
CHICAGO – With the help of ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) and the Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF), Ian Ruskin, world renowned actor and playwright, is offering advance...
Feb 16:
Adults just wanna have fun
CHICAGO— There are a wealth of resources out there geared towards serving the needs of toddlers, school age children, young adults, and senior citizens. But something's missing. Library users in their 20s and 30s constitute one of the most underserved populations for public libraries,...
Feb 12:
Free webcast: Library Solutions for eBook and eAudiobook Trends
CHICAGO — A new episode of American Libraries Live — a one-hour discussion on Library Solutions for eBook and eAudiobook Trends — will air live at 2 p.m. Eastern on Thursday, Mar. 10. This free streaming video...
Feb 12:
Join the quest for reproducible science with an ALCTS Preconference
CHICAGO — On Friday, June 24, at the 2016 ALA Annual Conference in Orlando, the Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS) brings you “The Quest for Reproducible Science: Issues in Research Transparency and Integrity.” This all-day preconference (8 a.m...
Feb 12:
Metadata Madness!! An ALCTS preconference in Orlando
CHICAGO — On Friday, June 24, at the 2016 ALA Annual Conference in Orlando, the Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS) brings you "Metadata Madness!! An Unconference On Anything You Want To Learn." This all-day preconference (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.)...
Feb 12:
Gadgets in the Library with Jason Griffey, popular workshop returns
CHICAGO — ALA Publishing has brought back the popular workshop Gadgets in the Library...
Feb 12:
Creating a Digital Media Space Today's Teens, popular workshop returns
CHICAGO — ALA Publishing has brought back the popular 2-part workshop Creating a Digital Media Space for Today's Teens with Corey Wittig. This workshop includes two 60 minute workshops hosted live at 2:00 p.m. Eastern on...
Feb 12:
New ACRL book examines The Craft of Librarian Instruction
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “The Craft of Librarian Instruction: Using Acting Techniques to Create Your Teaching Presence” by Julie Artman, Jeff...
Feb 12:
PLA awards recognize 13 individuals and public libraries representing excellence
CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) has announced 13 2016 award winners honoring the best in public library service, innovation and outreach.
The Allie Beth Martin Award, sponsored by Baker & Taylor,...
Feb 11:
Bezhigoogahbow Library Receives 2016 Light the Way Grant
CHICAGO -- The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), has announced that Bezhigoogahbow Library (Leech Lake Tribal College) is the recipient of the 2016 ALSC/Candlewick Press "Light the Way: Outreach to the Underserved...
Feb 11:
Actress, activist Holly Robinson Peete and her twins are Auditorium Speakers at 2016 ALA Annual Conference
Actress, author, talk show host, activist, and philanthropist Holly Robinson Peete has devoted her life and career to autism awareness. Most recently she has co-authored the timely young adult novel Same But Different: Teen Life on the Autism Express with her 18-year-old twins...
Feb 11:
PLA now accepting proposals for Spark Talks at PLA 2016 Conference
CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) is now accepting proposals for five-minute Spark Talks at PLA 2016. Spark Talks use a combination of innovative slides and lightning-fast talk to share work-inspired, personal passions...
Feb 10:
Smith and Wachsmann awarded 2016 Volunteer of the Year Award
CHICAGO – The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), awarded Tara Smith, Chair of the Publications Advisory Board and Melanie Wachsmann, administrative assistant of the Amazing Audiobooks Committee with the...
Feb 10:
Bortolussi and Kilcullen win Baker & Taylor Collection Development Grants
CHICAGO — Denise Bortolussi and Anna Kilcullen were chosen as the recipients of the 2016 Baker & Taylor Collection Development Grant, administered by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the...
Feb 10:
Rinio wins Frances Henne/YALSA/VOYA Research Grant
CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) awarded the 2016 Frances Henne/YALSA/VOYA Research Grant to Deborah Rinio. This $1,000 grant will provide seed money for her research project, “Teacher...
Feb 09:
ALA disappointed at White House budget cut to state grants to libraries
Cutting funds to libraries hinders services being delivered directly to people in their communities
Washington, D.C. – After reviewing President Obama’s Fiscal 2017 Budget released today, Sari Feldman, president of the...