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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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Dr. Carla Hayden to appear at 2025 American Library Association Annual Conference

Former Librarian of Congress set to participate in conversation with award-winning author Kwame Alexander.

Announcing the Awardees of the 2025 Core Presidential Citations

CHICAGO—Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures is pleased to announce the 2025 awardees of Core Presidential Citations. The Core Presidential Citations recognize distinguished achievements by Core members who make significant contributions to the...

New from ACRL - “The Open Science Cookbook”

CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of " The Open Science Cookbook," edited by Emily Bongiovanni, Melanie Gainey, Chasz Griego, and Lencia McKee, a collection of lesson plans and activities for...

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Sadie Baldwin Awarded the 2025 Core Christian Larew Memorial Scholarship in Library and Information Technology

CHICAGO—Sadie Baldwin has been selected to receive the 2025 Christian Larew Memorial Scholarship in Library and Information Technology , sponsored by Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures and Baker & Taylor. This $3,000 scholarship is for master’s...

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PLA Releases ‘Navigating Difficult Situations in Public Libraries: The PLA Guide to Trauma-Informed De-Escalation’ Publication

This hands-on resource will show library workers how to de-escalate difficult situations safely and effectively.

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AASL National Conference Closing Session Live Recording of The Reading Culture Podcast with Mychal Threets

CHICAGO—Mychal Threets, the Mr. Rogers of school librarians, will conclude the 2025 AASL National Conference, which will take place October 16-18 in St. Louis, Missouri. Host Jordan Lloyd Bookey of the Reading Culture podcast, sponsored by Beanstack, will...

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Libraries' opportunity to shape how AI transforms society

CHICAGO — In the form of generative AI, libraries are facing technological transformation of unprecedented speed and scale. Both controversial and disruptive, the sudden ubiquity of AI has already triggered uncertainty as well as the need for rapid...

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Registration opens for National Voter Registration Day 2025

The American Library Association encourages libraries to register for National Voter Registration Day 2025, a nonpartisan civic holiday celebrating the fundamental right and responsibility of American citizenship. This year’s observation takes place on September 16, 2025.

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Clarivate partners with American Library Association to advocate for U.S. libraries

Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT), a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, today announced a new milestone in its decades-long partnership with the American Library Association (ALA).

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Court allows Trump administration to proceed with efforts to destroy Institute of Museum and Library Services as case continues

A federal judge has declined to block the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The ruling, issued today in ALA v. Sonderling, will allow the administration’s cuts at the independent agency while the case proceeds.

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Five Projects Receive 2025 AIA/ALA Library Building Award

WASHINGTON – June 5, 2025 – The American Institute of Architects (AIA) proudly announced the winners of its 2025 Awards during a prestigious gala held at the Omni Boston at the Seaport Ensemble Ballroom. One of these awards is the ALA/AIA Library Building...

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AASL Research Paper Awards Announced

CHICAGO – Three research papers have been awarded the 2025 American Association of School Librarians (AASL) Research Paper Award by the Educators of School Librarians Section (ESLS) of AASL. Sponsored by ABC-CLIO, the grants recognize excellence in...

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ALA awards $10,000 grants to 16 libraries to build capacity to serve New Americans (immigrants and refugees)

The American Library Association (ALA) today announced $10,000 Building Library Capacity Grants to sixteen libraries across the country to serve New Americans (immigrants and refugees).

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Thirty AASL Members Awarded Bound to Stay Bound Grants to Attend First 2025 AASL National Conference

CHICAGO – Thirty American Association of School Librarians (AASL) members have been awarded $750 travel grants to attend their first AASL National Conference. Generously sponsored by Bound to Stay Bound Books, Inc. (BTSB), the grants will enable...

Stone Bridge High School Awarded ALA’s 2025 Jaffarian Award for Historical Artifact Footlocker Program

CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) has awarded its 2025 Sara Jaffarian School Library Program Award to Stone Bridge High School in Ashburn, Virginia, for its Historical Artifact Footlocker Program. The $5,000 Jaffarian Award, supported by...