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New wave of bills targeting libraries is ‘a threat to our democracy,’ American Library Association warns

The association, founded in 1876, condemned legislation that would threaten librarians and other educators with criminal prosecution for possessing “obscene” material.

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An updated handbook on classifying and fixing dirty data

CHICAGO — Dirty data is a problem with enormous costs for libraries and other knowledge organizations, both monetarily and in terms of wasted staff labor. Published by Facet Publishing and available through the ALA Store, the new second edition of “...

American Library Association unveils shortlist for 2026 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction

The American Library Association (ALA) announced the six books shortlisted for the esteemed Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction

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Elevate with RUSA's Fall 2025 Online Learning

The American Library Association-Reference and User Services Division (RUSA) Fall 2025 CE offerings are roaring with an outstanding combination of new webinars. Our list of upcoming programming below.

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Now Accepting Nominations: 2026 David Cohen/EMIERT Multicultural Award

The Ethnic and Multicultural Information Exchange Round Table (EMIERT) of the American Library Association (ALA) is now accepting nominations for the David Cohen/EMIERT Multicultural Award.

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Bryan Stevenson to Open PLA 2026 Conference

Bryan Stevenson, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) and author of Just Mercy, will deliver the opening keynote at the PLA 2026 Conference.

ALA Explains the Donation: Creative Fundraising Effort Benefiting the American Library Association Supports Efforts to Address Censorship and Protect the Right to Read

Longtime supporter of libraries, Cards Against Humanity (CAH), organized a creative way to support the American Library Association.

ALA Nominating Committee announces councilors-at-large candidates

The American Library Association (ALA) has announced the names of the 18 nominated candidates who are running for a total of 12 at-large seats on the ALA Council to serve the 2026-2027 term.

Barnes, Calzada seek ALA presidency for 2027-2028

Tamika Barnes, Associate Dean, Perimeter College Library Services, Georgia State University; and Becky Calzada, District Library Coordinator, Leander Independent School District (ISD) in Leander, Texas, are candidates for the 2027-2028 presidency of ALA

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“Faith for Libraries” Campaign Will Combat Book Censorship and Defend Religious Freedom

Interfaith Alliance, a national leader in defending civil rights and multi-faith democracy, today is launching a new campaign with the American Library Association and Unite Against Book Bans to combat book censorship and defend the freedom to read.

ALA and Simple Mobile launch 'Connected Communities' grants to advance mobile literacy in urban libraries

The American Library Association, in partnership with Simple Mobile, invites public libraries in urban areas to apply for participation in Connected Communities: Mobile Literacy in Action.

Free November 12 Webinar to Explore Key Findings from New PLA Report on Adult Learning in Public Libraries

PLA will host a free webinar sponsored by Gale (part of Cengage school) on Wednesday, November 12 at 1:00 PM CT to share and explore key findings from the report “Expanding Possibilities: Public Libraries and Adult Learning."

New from ACRL - “Library Publishing: How to Launch, Enhance, and Sustain Your Program"

ACRL announces the publication of " Library Publishing: How to Launch, Enhance, and Sustain Your Program" edited by Jonathan Grunert, offering perspectives from diverse publishing programs, processes, and challenges that can help you scale content to meet...

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Delivering digital content in museums

CHICAGO —Published by Facet Publishing and available through the ALA Store, “ Digital Content in Museums: Delivering Discoverable, Usable and Strategic Content in Museums, Galleries and Heritage Institutions” covers the breadth of digital content – from...

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PLA to award 150 Scholarships for 2026 Conference

The Public Library Association (PLA) will award 150 scholarships for public library workers and students to attend the PLA 2026 Conference.

Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction 2026 Longlist. Shortlist announced November 18! RUSA, American Library Association, Booklist

Longlist for 2026 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction announced

A total of 45 books (21 fiction, 24 nonfiction) has been selected for the longlist for the 2026 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction.