CHICAGO — Simply put, decolonial archival practices involve thinking about and consciously changing how historical knowledge is produced, communicated, and preserved. And though it is especially critical that scholars and archivists who work with records by and about Indigenous people critically...
Press Releases
Aug 09:
AASL Commends Book Riot's Weekly Censorship Roundup and Archives by Kelly Jensen
CHICAGO – Acting upon a resolution submitted by the Louisiana Association of School Librarians (LASL) the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commends Book Riot's Weekly Censorship Roundup and Archives...
Aug 08:
Core Webinar: Best of Core at ALA Annual Conference; Thinking to Produce Results
CHICAGO–Join...
Aug 08:
ALA upholds its support for LGBTQIA+ library workers and reaffirms its commitment to equity and inclusivity
CHICAGO - The American Library Association (ALA) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to upholding the values of equity and inclusivity within libraries nationwide. In response to recent concerns surrounding discriminatory practices faced by LGBTQIA+ library workers, the ALA stands united in...
Aug 08:
AASL Commends the South Carolina Education Association
CHICAGO – Acting upon a resolution submitted by the South Carolina Association of School Librarians (SCASL) the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commends the South Carolina Education Association (SCEA). The association is one of twenty outstanding programs, events, and...
Aug 08:
New Research Examines LGBTQIA+ Inclusive School Library Services for Youth
CHICAGO – Newly published research study from the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) peer-reviewed online journal, School Library Research (SLR), used systematic literature review methodology to examine international empirical research in the field of school and youth...
Aug 07:
New Core Web Course: Fundamentals of Universal Design for Learning
CHICAGO—Core: Leadership...
Aug 07:
AASL Commends the Get Ready, Stay Ready: Community Action Toolkit
CHICAGO – Acting upon a resolution submitted by the South Carolina Association of School Librarians (SCASL) the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commends the Get Ready, Stay Ready: Community Action Toolkit. The toolkit is...
Aug 04:
AASL Commends the Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization
CHICAGO – Acting upon a resolution submitted by the South Carolina Association of School Librarians (SCASL) the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commends Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization (DAYLO). The organization is one of twenty outstanding programs,...
Aug 04:
ALA Still Accepting Applications for Emerging Leaders Program
The American Library Association (ALA) is still accepting applications for the 2024 class of Emerging Leaders (EL). Details on the program criteria can be found on the Emerging Leaders' web page. The...
Aug 03:
Core Webinar: Best of Core at ALA Annual Conference; A Strategic Plan to Live By
CHICAGO–Core...
Aug 03:
AASL Commends Borderlands Comics and Games
CHICAGO – Acting upon a resolution submitted by the South Carolina Association of School Librarians (SCASL) the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commends Borderlands Comics and Games. The shop is one of twenty outstanding...
Aug 02:
Freedom to Read Foundation welcomes preliminary injunction barring implementation of Arkansas Act 372
Court Upholds First Amendment rights of Libraries, Librarians, Booksellers, Publishers, Authors and Readers in Commanding Opinion
Washington, D.C. — On July 29, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas granted a Preliminary...
Aug 02:
AASL Commends the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of South Carolina
CHICAGO – Acting upon a resolution submitted by the South Carolina Association of School Librarians (SCASL) the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commends the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of South Carolina. The organization...
Aug 02:
Anna Rae Leuning Selected as the 2023 David H. Clift Scholarship Recipient
The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce the selection of Anna Rae Leuning of New York, as the 2023 David H. Clift Scholarship recipient.
The David H. Clift Scholarship was named for a former director of the American Library Association. The $3,000...
Aug 02:
Samantha Baldwin Selected as the 2023 ALA Century Scholarship Recipient
The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce the selection of Samantha Baldwin of Montgomery, Alabama as the 2023 Century Scholarship recipient.
The $2,500 scholarship funds services or accommodation for a library school student with disabilities...
Aug 02:
Cameron Gillespie Selected as the 2023 Julia J. Brody Public Librarian Scholarship Recipient
The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce the selection of Cameron Gillespie of Denver, Colorado as the 2023 recipient of the Julia J. Brody Public Librarian Scholarship.
The $4000 scholarship is awarded to individuals planning to specialize in the field of public...
Aug 01:
ALA and AASL Respond to Houston Independent School District’s Decision to Eliminate 28 School Libraries and Respective School Librarians in Houston
CHICAGO — On Monday, the American Library Association (ALA) and the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) sent the following letter to the superintendent and school board members of the Houston Independent School District and the Texas Education Commissioner in...
Aug 01:
AASL Commends Limitless Libraries
CHICAGO – Acting upon a resolution submitted by the Tennessee Association of School Librarians (TASL) the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commends Limitless Libraries. The partnership is one of twenty outstanding...
Jul 27:
Core Webinar - Best of Core at ALA Annual Conference: Co-worker to Supervisor; Managing Previous Peers
CHICAGO–Join Core on August 9, 2023, at 1 p.m. CT for the webinar “Best of Core at ALA Annual Conference: Co-worker to Supervisor; Managing Previous Peers.” The past two years changed so much in our industry that more managers are choosing to retire or reduce their hours, which in turn creates...
Jul 26:
Using the AASL Standards to assess learners
CHICAGO — Published by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and ALA Editions, “Assessing Learners: Using the AASL Standards to Measure Competency and Growth” unpacks a complex and critical area of school library instruction...
Jul 26:
New from ACRL - “The Critical Librarianship and Pedagogy Symposium: Reflections, Revisions, and New Works”
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “The Critical Librarianship and Pedagogy Symposium: Reflections,...
Jul 25:
Core Webinar: Best of Core at ALA Annual Conference; Programming for Accessibility
CHICAGO–Core hosts the webinar “Best of Core at ALA Annual Conference: Programming for Accessibility” on August 8, 2023, at 1 p.m. CT. Explore accessibility through the creation of a new, hybrid early literacy program for expectant parents and parents of newborns, Mother Goose on the Loose:...
Jul 20:
ALA, ATALM applaud FCC Report and Order to support Tribal, small and rural library E-rate applicants
The American Library Association (ALA) and the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums (ATALM) applaud the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) advancement of the “Improving the E-rate Rules and...
Jul 19:
Core Webinar: Best of Core at ALA Annual Conference; Championing Net-Zero Energy for Your Library
CHICAGO—Join Core on August 2, 2023, at 1 p.m. CT for the webinar “Best of Core at ALA Annual Conference: Championing Net-Zero Energy for Your Library.” Libraries, as civic institutions, have a responsibility to embody the values they promote in their communities. A Net-Zero Energy library...
Jul 18:
Core Webinar: Best of Core at ALA Annual Conference; The Top 5 Mistakes Renovating Your Library
CHICAGO—Join Core on August 1, 2023, at 1 p.m. CT for the webinar “Best of Core at ALA Annual Conference: The Top 5 Mistakes Renovating Your Library.” A renovation is a golden opportunity to renew your space for a new generation of patrons. Not every library has staff with current experience...