CHICAGO — In recognition of her service to and influence on the profession, the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) is proud to announce its newest award, The Ruth Toor Grant for Strong Public School Libraries. The annual award, made possible by the generous support of Jay...
Press Releases
Feb 23:
Hinchliffe wins 2015 ACRL/IS Miriam Dudley Instruction Librarian Award
CHICAGO – Lisa Janicke Hinchliffe, coordinator for information literacy services and instruction at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, is the winner of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Instruction Section’s (IS) Miriam Dudley Instruction Librarian...
Feb 23:
ALA Council commends Ferguson Municipal Public Library
CHICAGO — To acknowledge the actions of the staff of the Ferguson Municipal Public Library of Ferguson, Missouri, the ALA Council has passed a resolution commending the Ferguson Municipal Public Library for serving the community in a time of crisis.
The resolution, which was passed...
Feb 23:
Garcia-Febo, Jefferson and Marlin elected to ALA Executive Board
CHICAGO — Loida Garcia-Febo, Julius C. Jefferson, Jr. and Mike L. Marlin have been elected to serve on the American Library Association (ALA) Executive Board. The new board members were elected by the ALA Council in a vote taken at the 2015 ALA Midwinter Meeting, held Jan. 30 to Feb. 3 in...
Feb 23:
Piercy Award to Myung-Ja Han
CHICAGO — The Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) has named Myung-Ja (MJ) Han, metadata librarian and associate professor of library administration at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), as the recipient of the 2015 Esther J. Piercy Award....
Feb 23:
Improve your library instruction: Assessment in five minutes
CHICAGO — ALA Editions has brought back the popular workshop How to Improve Your Library Instruction: Assessment in 5 Minutes with Sarah Steiner. This workshop will last 90 minutes and is hosted live at 2:30 p.m. Eastern on...
Feb 21:
LLAMA webinar explores implications of microaggressions
CHICAGO — Microaggressions are subtle, denigrating messages delivered to members of marginalized groups, and they can negatively affect an organization's culture. Experiences of microaggressions can lead library staff to feel increasingly dissatisfied with their jobs, which may result...
Feb 20:
Sibley named 2015 Routledge Distance Learning Librarianship Conference Sponsorship Award winner
CHICAGO — Christina Sibley, distance education librarian at Arizona Western College, has been named the 2015 recipient of the Routledge Distance Learning Librarianship Conference Sponsorship Award.
This annual award, sponsored by Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group and...
Feb 20:
eCourse: Basic American Sign Language for library staff
CHICAGO — ALA Editions announces a new iteration of its popular eCourse, Basic American Sign Language for Library Staff. Kathy MacMillan will serve as the instructor for a six-week facilitated eCourse starting on March 2, 2015.
American Sign...
Feb 20:
ALA Council denounces Charlie Hebdo attack
CHICAGO — In response to the recent attack on the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, the ALA (American Library Association) Council has passed a resolution denouncing “these bloody assaults on fundamental human rights.”
The resolution, which was passed at...
Feb 20:
PLA awards recognize 15 individuals and public libraries representing excellence
CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) has announced 15 2015 award winners honoring the best in public library service, innovation and outreach.
The Allie Beth Martin Award, sponsored by Baker & Taylor,...
Feb 20:
Hwa-Wei Lee receives the Melvil Dewey Medal
CHICAGO — Dr. Hwa-Wei Lee, former chief of the Asian Division of the Library of Congress, has been awarded the 2015 Melvil Dewey Medal. This annual award, presented by the American Library Association (ALA) and sponsored by OCLC, recognizes “creative leadership of high order,...
Feb 20:
COA announces accreditation decisions made at 2015 Midwinter Meeting
CHICAGO —The Committee on Accreditation (COA) of the American Library Association (ALA) announces accreditation actions taken at the 2015 ALA Midwinter Meeting in Chicago.
Initial accreditation status was granted to the following program, with the next comprehensive review visit...
Feb 19:
Engage teens with digital media
CHiCAGO — ALA Editions announces a new iteration of its popular eCourse, Engaging Teens with Digital Media: Creating Stories and Games. Kelly Czarnecki will serve as the instructor for a four-week facilitated eCourse starting on March 2, 2015.
Take...
Feb 19:
New ACRL Occasional Report examines Building with Purpose
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) is pleased to announce the first in a two-part set of Occasional Reports on academic library construction and renovation. Authored by Christopher Stewart, "...
Feb 17:
Nineteen public libraries selected to host ‘Exploring Human Origins: What Does It Mean to Be Human?’ traveling exhibition
CHICAGO — Nineteen U.S. public libraries have been selected to host the traveling exhibition Exploring Human Origins: What Does It Mean to Be Human?, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) and American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs...
Feb 17:
ASCLA announces new online course: An introduction to correctional librarianship
CHICAGO — “An Introduction to Correctional Librarianship,” a new online course hosted by the Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (...
Feb 17:
ASCLA invites you to travel to Scotland this Fall
CHICAGO — The itinerary is set for ASCLA’s biannual fundraising trip, which will head to the Scotland in October 2015 — the fourth tour abroad hosted by the Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies...
Feb 17:
ALCTS seeks Monographs editor
CHICAGO — The Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) is seeking an editor for its Monographs collection of publications. This three-year appointment comes with a stipend to support travel to ALA Midwinter Meetings and Annual Conferences. The position...
Feb 17:
Sarah Vowell, bestselling author and 'social observer,' 2015 Annual Conference Auditorium Speaker
CHICAGO – 2015 ALA Annual Conference attendees will be among the first to hear journalist, essayist, social commentator and New York Times bestselling author of nonfiction books on American history and culture Sarah Vowell talk (among other things) about her humorous and...
Feb 17:
RUSA offers free webinars to increase your libraries' social capital
CHICAGO — On behalf of Smart Investing @your Library, the Reference & User Services Association (RUSA) invites you to view three free...
Feb 17:
How to respond to a security incident in your library
CHICAGO — ALA Editions has brought back the popular workshop, How to Respond to a Security Incident in Your Library with Dr. Steve Albrecht. This workshop will last 90 minutes and is hosted live at 2:30 p.m....
Feb 17:
ALSC to host Online Day of Diversity Forum
CHICAGO — The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) announced an open forum on the topic of diversity. To continue the conversation started...
Feb 17:
New ASCLA online course offers alternative method of understanding the visitor experience
CHICAGO — The Reader-friendly Library - evaluating the visitor experience,” a new online course hosted by the Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library...
Feb 17:
Brian Schottlaender wins 2015 Hugh C. Atkinson Memorial Award
CHICAGO — Brian Schottlaender, Audrey Geisel university librarian at the University of California-San Diego, has been named the 2015 winner of the Hugh C. Atkinson Memorial Award. Schottalender will receive a cash award and citation during the 2015 ALA Annual Conference in San Francisco....
Feb 17:
Applications invited for ‘Latino Americans: 500 Years of History’ grants
CHICAGO — The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and American Library Association (ALA) are accepting applications for Latino Americans: 500 Years of History, a public programming initiative for libraries and other cultural institutions.
...
Feb 17:
ALA Office for Diversity calls for 2015-2016 Diversity Research Grant proposals
CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) Office for Diversity seeks proposals for its Diversity Research Grant program. Applications may address any diversity topic, including the recruitment and promotion of diverse individuals within the profession or the provision of...
Feb 17:
Application deadline for Academic Friend Conference Grants extended to March 20
PHILADELPHIA — United for Libraries is accepting applications for the United for Libraries/SAGE Academic Friend Conference Grants through March 20, 2015.
The United for Libraries/SAGE Academic Friend Conference Grant will enable two first-time conference attendees to attend the 2015...
Feb 17:
PLA encourages public libraries to participate in annual PLDS survey
CHICAGO —The Public Library Association (PLA) is encouraging all public libraries in the U.S. and Canada to participate in the annual Public Library Data Service (PLDS) survey. The survey collects information from public libraries on finances, resources, service usage and technology. A...