Children and Libraries: The Journal of ALSC
In line with the reunification of ALSC and YALSA, a new quarterly journal will launch in Spring 2028, focusing on the professional development needs and interests of library workers serving patrons ages 0 to 18 and their families.
Children and Libraries (CAL) will be retired at the end of the year. The final issue will be Winter 2026 (V24, n4), released in December 2026. Throughout 2027, as the new publication is developed, stand-alone articles will be delivered to members intermittently.
Archived issues of CAL will remain available online via Open Journal Systems.
About Children and Libraries
Children and Libraries (CAL) is the official, refereed, fully digital journal of the Association for Library Service to Children. Published quarterly, it primarily serves as a vehicle for continuing education for librarians working with children, and showcases current scholarly research and practice in library service to children and significant activities and initiatives of the Association.
Access Children and Libraries online at https://journals.ala.org/index.php/cal.
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Manuscripts and Letters
Manuscripts and letters pertaining to editorial content should be sent to the CAL editor Sharon Korbeck Verbeten by phone at 920-655-8285 or by e-mail.
