WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Sari Feldman, president of the American Library Association (ALA), applauded passage of the Email Privacy Act by the U.S. House of Representatives by an overwhelming majority. The bill, if approved by the U.S. Senate, is expected to be signed by...
Press Releases
Apr 27:
ACRL report shows compelling evidence of library contributions to student learning and success
CHICAGO - A new report issued by the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), "Documented Library Contributions to Student Learning and Success: Building Evidence with Team-Based Assessment in Action...
Apr 26:
Andrew P. Jackson to deliver 2016 Jean E. Coleman Library Outreach Lecture
CHICAGO – Andrew P. Jackson (Sekou Molefi Baako), director emeritus of Queens Library’s Langston Hughes Community and Cultural Center, will deliver the 2016 Jean E. Coleman Library Outreach Lecture during ALA’s Annual Conference in Orlando. The lecture will take place from 8:30...
Apr 26:
Explore sustainable library practices with SustainRT at ALA Annual Conference
CHICAGO – Join the American Library Association (ALA) Sustainability Round Table (SustainRT) for several events highlighting innovation and sustainable library practices during ALA’s 2016 Annual Conference in Orlando.
SustainRT’s panel discussions, workshops and meetings...
Apr 26:
Dr. Jamie Campbell Naidoo named 2016 Achievement in Library Diversity Research honoree
CHICAGO — Dr. Jamie Campbell Naidoo, associate and Foster-EBSCO Endowed professor, School of Library and Information Studies, University of Alabama, has been named the 2016 Achievement in Library Diversity Research honoree. As part of its ongoing support of the propagation of library-based...
Apr 26:
Resource center, schools and juvenile justice center selected to receive 2016 Coretta Scott King Book Donation Grants
CHICAGO – The Quinby Street Resource Center in Sharon, Pennsylvania, the Oklahoma County Juvenile Justice Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Ross Beatty Junior/Senior High School in Cassopolis, Michigan and the Muncie P3 Program in Muncie, Indiana have been selected to receive the 2016...
Apr 26:
Winners of the 2016 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries announced
CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) and the Will and Ann Eisner Family Foundation will honor the two winners of the 2016 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries Saturday onsite at the ALA 2016 Annual Conference in Orlando, FL. The grants, funded by the Will and Ann...
Apr 26:
ALA Awards 2016 Diversity Research Grants
CHICAGO — The American Library Association’s Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services has announced the recipients of the Diversity Research Grant for 2016.
The grants consist of a one-time $2,500 award for original research. Recipients will conduct their research...
Apr 26:
ALA and AASL oppose cuts to Bedford Central School District librarians
CHICAGO - The American Library Association (ALA) and the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) oppose proposed cuts to school librarians in New York’s Bedford Central School District (BCSD). These proposed cuts come as the result of budget shortfalls and a statewide limit on...
Apr 26:
Intellectual Freedom and Minors Webinar
Intellectual Freedom and Minors
Thursday, May 26, 2016
Intellectual Freedom and Minors
Webinar hosted by
Freedom to Read Foundation and ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom
Thursday, May 26, 2016
1pm CST
www.ala.org/advocacy/...
Apr 26:
A comprehensive examination of discovery services
CHICAGO — We’re in a new age of Discovery. Not of the physical world but rather one that serves up appropriate resources for your library’s researchers, thanks to advancements in handling metadata, natural language processing, and keyword searching. In “...
Apr 25:
American Libraries launches Dewey Decibel podcast
CHICAGO—American Libraries, the magazine of the American Library Association, just launched the Dewey Decibel podcast. Hosted by AL Associate Editor Phil Morehart, this new monthly podcast series will feature conversations with librarians, authors, thinkers,...
Apr 25:
NMRT 2016 Professional Development Award Recipients Announced
The American Library Association's New Members Round Table (ALA-NMRT) 2016 Professional Development Grant Award Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of the Mango Languages/NMRT Professional Development Grant Award and NMRT-sponsored Professional Development Grant Award. These $1,...
Apr 25:
Rep. Rush Holt to talk importance of library advocacy in DC
Hundreds to advocate for libraries during 42nd annual National Library Legislative Day
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Library Association (ALA) will hold its 42nd annual National Library Legislative Day from May 2–3...
Apr 22:
RUSA appoints Celia Ross as new vendor relations liaison
CHICAGO—The President of the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), Anne Houston, has appointed Celia Ross, Associate Librarian at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan as Vendor Relations Liaison.
The Vendor Relations Liaison's role is to facilitate...
Apr 21:
Libraries offering personal finance programs during Money Smart Week, April 23 - 30, 2016
CHICAGO – Libraries from Maine to Hawaii will offer activities to teach members of their communities how to sharpen their financial decision-making skills during “Money Smart Week, April 23-30, 2016.
We can all improve our money management skills. But where can we discover the...
Apr 21:
Broad Public, Library and Educational Sector Support of Hayden Nomination
More than 140 national nonprofit and library groups, schools, and academic libraries urge Dr. Carla Hayden’s rapid confirmation as Librarian of Congress
(Washington, D.C.) – "The Library of Congress has never more needed the unique combination of...
Apr 20:
The new edition of ALA Neal-Schuman’s in-depth examination of digital curation
CHICAGO— As an in-depth explanation of the entire digital curation lifecycle, from creation to appraisal to preservation to organization/access to transformation, the first edition of “Digital Curation,” published...
Apr 20:
ACRL program proposals for 2017 ALA Annual Conference
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) invites its committees, sections, interest groups and individual members to consider submitting program proposals for the 2017 ALA Annual Conference in Chicago.
There will be a virtual meeting...
Apr 20:
Learn how to build and operate a digital media lab in upcoming PLA webinar
CHICAGO – Join the Public Library Association (PLA) to learn how to build and operate a digital media lab in your library. “Building and Operating Your Digital Media Lab” will take place on May 4 at 1:00...
Apr 19:
2016 Banned Books Week grants offered through Freedom to Read Foundation’s Krug Fund
CHICAGO — For the seventh year, the Freedom to Read Foundation is offering grants to support a wide variety of engaging, provocative and fun events commemorating Banned Books Week.
Applications are open for the 2016 Judith F. Krug Memorial Fund ...
Apr 19:
Fifty public libraries selected to host 'Thinking Money' traveling exhibition
CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office, in partnership with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Investor Education Foundation, has announced 50 public libraries that will host a new traveling exhibition, Thinking Money.
Money...
Apr 19:
Jarrett Dapier receives the 2016 John Phillip Immroth Memorial Award
The Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) of the American Library Association (ALA) announces that Jarrett Dapier is the recipient of the 2016 John Phillip Immroth Memorial Award.
In March 2013, students took to the streets to protest the order issued by Chicago Public Schools (CPS)...
Apr 19:
Hilda Weisburg receives AASL Distinguished Service Award
CHICAGO – Hilda Weisburg, retired school librarian and editor of “School Librarian's Workshop,” is the recipient of the 2016 American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) Distinguished Service Award. Sponsored by Baker and Taylor, the $3,000 award recognizes an...
Apr 19:
Stephanie Hewett Rous receives AASL Ruth Toor Grant for Strong Public School Libraries
CHICAGO – Stephanie Hewett Rous, school librarian at Corinth Holders High School in Wendell, N.C., is the recipient of the 2016 American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) Ruth Toor Grant for Strong Public School Libraries. Sponsored by Jay Toor, the grant provides...
Apr 19:
United for Libraries to host Gala Author Tea, sponsored by ReferenceUSA, at ALA Annual Conference
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania — United for Libraries will host the Gala Author Tea, sponsored by ReferenceUSA, from 2 to 4 p.m. on Monday, June 27 at the ALA Annual Conference in Orlando.
Bestselling writers Shari Lapena, Lisa Fenn, Thomas Mullen, Susan Mallery and Imbolo Mbue, along...
Apr 19:
ACRL becomes key dissemination partner for the NMC Horizon Report > Library Edition
CHICAGO; AUSTIN, TEXAS — The Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) has joined the network of partners behind the NMC Horizon Report > Library Edition. Since the inaugural report in 2014, the academic and research library-focused edition of the NMC Horizon Report series...
Apr 19:
Sheila Umberger, director, Roanoke Public Libraries, receives 2016 Sullivan Award
CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce the 2016 Peggy Sullivan Award for Public Library Administrators Supporting Services to Children has been awarded to Sheila Umberger, director, Roanoke Public Libraries, which is headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia....
Apr 18:
ALSC Cancels 2016 National Institute in Charlotte, North Carolina in response to HB 2
CHICAGO - The Board of Directors of the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association, voted today to cancel its 2016 National Institute scheduled for September in Charlotte, N.C.
The cancellation is a response to the passage last month...
Apr 18:
Bibliotecas de la nación apoyarán el progreso de la diversidad y la tolerancia el 30 de abril, 20mo aniversario del “Día”
CHICAGO – Durante veinte años, las bibliotecas han conectado a los niños con el alfabetismo gracias al “Día...