CHICAGO–Presentation proposals are now being accepted for Core Forum 2024, to be held November 14-16, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at the Hilton Minneapolis....
Press Releases
Jan 16:
Core Adds More to the “Best of Core Forum” Webinar Collection for 2023 Event
CHICAGO — Core is pleased to announce an updated list of selections for the second “Best of Core Forum” webinar collection. These webinars are based on programs presented at the 2023 Core Forum. The presenters are adapting the program content into live webinars to extend the reach of their...
Jan 12:
LLX Close Out Panel Session, Navigating Leadership: Perspectives on Purpose-Driven Careers at 2024 LibLearnX
CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) announced the LLX Close Out Session, featuring a panel of senior library leaders who will discuss Navigating Leadership: Perspectives on Purpose-Driven...
Jan 11:
Revised Competencies for Cataloging & Metadata Professional Librarians
CHICAGO -- In early 2023, the Core Metadata & Collections Leadership Team asked former member of the Cataloging Competencies Task Force, Dr. Karen Snow, to lead an effort to revise the "...
Jan 11:
Core Webinar - Best of Core Forum: Getting Our Money’s Worth with eBook Acquisitions
CHICAGO–Join...
Jan 11:
ALA Store at ALA’s 2024 LibLearnX in Baltimore
Conveniently located in the LLX Marketplace, the ALA Store will offer a variety of posters, bookmarks, clothing, gift books, and more. Store hours are:
- Saturday, January 20: 9:30am – 4:00pm
- ...
Jan 10:
David Delmar Sentíes to keynote and Dr. Claudette McLinn to present call-to-action at the 25th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Observance and Sunrise Celebration
CHICAGO – Author and Tech Bootcamp Founder David Delmar Sentíes will deliver the keynote address at the 25th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Observance and Sunrise Celebration during the American Library Association’s Library Learning Experience (LLX) in Baltimore. The 2024...
Jan 10:
Core Webinar - Best of Core Forum: Data Visualizations and Dashboards; Lessons Learned
CHICAGO–Core...
Jan 10:
Applications open for Games and Gaming Round Table 2024 'Game On!' Grant
CHICAGO, IL — The Games and Gaming Round Table of the American Library Association is proud to sponsor its annual grant program to enable libraries to develop gaming programs or collections for their patrons. This year, GameRT has increased the “Game On!” grant funds, and $1,000 will be...
Jan 10:
PLA announces Dr. Joy Buolamwini as opening session speaker for 2024 conference
CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) announces that the 2024 Conference will open with the “Poet of Code” Dr. Joy Buolamwini as the opening session speaker. The PLA 2024 Conference, taking place April 3—5, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio, will feature Dr. Joy...
Jan 09:
Dawn Shirk selected as 2024 AASL Emerging Leader
CHICAGO – Dawn Shirk has been selected as one of two participants sponsored by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) in the American Library Association’s (ALA) 2024 Emerging Leaders program. The Emerging Leaders program enables library workers from across the country to...
Jan 09:
Mia Gittlen selected as 2024 AASL Emerging Leader
CHICAGO – Mia Gittlen has been selected as one of two participants sponsored by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) in the American Library Association’s (ALA) 2024 Emerging Leaders program. The Emerging Leaders program enables library workers from...
Jan 08:
Building representative community archives
CHICAGO — Libraries and archives are grappling with the problems created by collection practices of the past, many of which document those in power while bypassing alternate perspectives and stories. “Building Representative Community Archives:...
Jan 08:
AASL Collaborate Project selected for ALA Emerging Leader Work
CHICAGO – Developing Creative Collaborators, Flexible Partners, and Resilient Citizens, a project proposed by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL), has been selected as a part of the 2024 American...
Jan 08:
Library of Congress and ALA announce new educational series
CHICAGO — ALA Editions, the book publishing arm of the American Library Association, is pleased to announce a new educational series, “Discover and Learn with the Library of Congress,” to be published in association with the Library of Congress.
...
Jan 08:
Virtual panel discussion on January 16 in recognition of National Day of Racial Healing 2024
CHICAGO — On Tuesday, January 16th, 2024, join the American Library Association (ALA) in recognizing and celebrating the eighth annual National Day of Racial Healing (NDRH). Originally launched in 2017 by the W.K. Kellog Foundation, NDRH is an opportunity to bring all people together to inspire...
Jan 04:
New from ACRL - “Unframing the Visual: Visual Literacy Pedagogy in Academic Libraries and Information Spaces”
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “Unframing the Visual: Visual Literacy Pedagogy in Academic Libraries...
Jan 04:
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (PA) will host Rita Williams-Garcia on April 17 for the 2024 Children’s Literature Lecture
CHICAGO - The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) is pleased to announce that the 2024 Children’s Literature Lecture, featuring Rita Williams-Garcia, will be hosted by Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
“The Carnegie Library of...
Jan 03:
Core Webinar - Best of Core Forum: BIPOC Women Leadership in Academic Libraries
CHICAGO–Core...
Jan 03:
Salary Equity and Library Workers Free Webinar January 11
The ALA Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship (COSWL) and the ALA-APA Standing Committee on the...
Jan 03:
Level Up Your Career with RUSA eLearning
CHICAGO- Managers and leaders often emerge serendipitously, from their prior experiences and the needs and expectations of administration. Yes, some managers and leaders are born, but others develop through training, mentoring, and a commitment to lifelong learning. Often, new managers have...
Jan 03:
ALA announces slate of petition council candidates for 2024 election
CHICAGO - The American Library Association (ALA) announces that the following individuals have filed petitions for the Councilor-at-Large position on the ALA Council for the 2024 ALA Election:
...
Jan 02:
Ernest A. DiMattia, Jr. Award Call for Nominations
CHICAGO - The American Library Association is currently accepting nominations through February...
Jan 02:
Call for applications for Sullivan Award for Public Library Administrators Supporting Services to Children
CHICAGO — The 2024 application process for the ALA’s Sullivan Award for Public Library Administrators Supporting Services to Children is open.
This award honors an individual who has shown exceptional understanding and support of public library service to children while having general...
Jan 02:
Call for Nominations for Scholastic Library Publishing Award
CHICAGO — The 2024 application process for the ALA’s Scholastic Library Publishing Award is open and accepting nominations until February 1, 2024.
This award honors a librarian whose "unusual contribution to the stimulation and guidance of reading by children and young people"...
Jan 02:
Nominations open for 2024 ALA/Information Today, Inc. Library of the Future Award
ALA is currently accepting nomination through February 1, 2024 for the ALA/ Information Today Library of the Future Award...
Jan 02:
Seeking Nominations for the Ken Haycock Award for Promoting Librarianship
CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) is seeking nominations for the Ken Haycock Award for Promoting Librarianship. The Ken Haycock Award for Promoting Librarianship was established in 2004 and recognizes an individual who has contributed significantly to the public recognition and...
Jan 02:
Equality Award Call for Nominations
The American Library Association is currently accepting nominations through February 1, 2024 for the Equality Award.
The Equality Award...
Jan 02:
ALA Medal of Excellence Call for Nominations
CHICAGO — Every year the American Library Association honors a creative leader in library management, training, cataloging and classification, and the tools and techniques of librarianship with the ALA Medal of Excellence. The award consists of $2,000, bronzed medal and a 24k gold-framed...