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April 7, 2025
American Library Association kicks off National Library Week with the Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2024 and the State of America’s Libraries Report
The American Library Association (ALA) today released the highly anticipated Top 10 Most Challenged Books List.
March 15, 2025
ALA statement on White House assault on the Institute of Museum and Library Services
An executive order issued by the Trump administration on Friday night, March 14, calls for the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the nation’s only federal agency for America’s libraries.
February 10, 2025
American Library Association launches public supporter program
The American Library Association launched a new supporter program on February 10, 2025, inviting the public to join the fight to protect libraries and library professionals at a pivotal moment in our country’s history.
January 26, 2025
ALA to U. S. Department of Education: Book bans are real
The American Library Association responds to the Department of Education's dismissal of complaints about censorship and discrimination: the "effort to terminate protections... advances the demonstrably false claim that book bans are not real."
January 22, 2025
New ALA Initiative Asks Advocates to “Show Up for Our Libraries”
Today the American Library Association (ALA) launched Show Up for Our Libraries, a campaign to harness the collective power of library advocates to influence elected leaders and policymakers.
January 13, 2025
American Library Association extends support to libraries affected by Los Angeles wildfires
The American Library Association extends our deepest sympathies to those who have been affected by and to those who have lost everything during the Los Angeles area fires.
ALA in the News
Censorship reports show a mixed picture on U.S. book challenges
In observance of Banned Books Week, the American Library Association and PEN America released reports on book censorship across the country.
The American Library Association (ALA) today released the highly anticipated Top 10 Most Challenged Books List.
Sara Turner awarded the 2025 Lemony Snicket Prize for Noble Librarians Faced with Adversity
The 2025 Lemony Snicket Prize for Noble Librarians Faced with Adversity is awarded to Sara Turner, Deputy Director/Children's Librarian of the Lewiston Public Library in Maine, for her unwavering commitment to community, her resilience in the face of adversity, and her dedication to the principles of librarianship.
Deadline Extended to April 30: Application open for ALA Endowment Trustee position
Applications are now being accepted for two (2) ALA Endowment Trustee positions, who will serve a three-year term. All applicants will be required to submit an electronic application, as well as upload a CV and three references.
CHICAGO—Join Core for the webinar "Best of Core Forum: Mapping Your Skill Sets: Understanding and Using the Core Competencies for Cataloging & Metadata Professionals" on May 28, 2025, at 1 p.m. CT. The Core Competencies for Cataloging & Metadata...
Core 5 Year Anniversary Gala Features Ray Arsenault
Join Core on Sunday, June 29, during ALA Annual 2025 at the Free Library Philadelphia, in Philadelphia, PA, for the Core 5 Year Anniversary Gala featuring Ray Arsenault, one of the nation's leading civil rights historians and author of 12 books.
Public Libraries magazine announces 2024 Feature Article Contest winners
Public Libraries, the official magazine of the Public Library Association (PLA), is pleased to announce the recipients of the Feature Article Contest for articles published in the 2024 volume year.
ALA responds to the termination of IMLS grants in several states
This morning, several states received written notification from Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Acting Director Keith Sonderling that their IMLS grants were cancelled.
Zuckerman named recipient of ALSC’s 2025 Distinguished Service Award
Judy Zuckerman is the 2025 recipient of the Association for Library Service to Children’s (ALSC) Distinguished Service Award. This prestigious award honors an individual who has made significant contributions to library service to children and to ALSC.
Kennesaw State University Libraries Recruitment and Retention Task Force Receives Equality Award
The Kennesaw State University (KSU) Libraries Recruitment and Retention Task Force, GA along with Karen Doster-Greenleaf and Kristina Clement, named Winner of 2025 ALA Equality Award.
Jason Skiba receives AASL Distinguished School Administrator Award
CHICAGO – Jason Skiba, Principal at Allen Park High School, is the recipient of the 2025 American Association of School Librarians (AASL) Distinguished School Administrator Award. Sponsored by ProQuest, the $2,000 award recognizes and honors a school...
Core Webinar - Best of Core Forum: Understanding and Fighting Anti-Trans Misinformation
CHICAGO—Join Core for the webinar "Best of Core Forum: Understanding and Fighting Anti-Trans Misinformation" on May 7, 2025, at 1 p.m. CT. As the transgender population increases in size and visibility, a resulting backlash has gripped America—and...
Clare Graham named the 2025 winner of ALA’s Scholastic Library Publishing Award
Clare Graham has been named the 2025 winner of ALA’s Scholastic Library Publishing Award. T
Core Awards & President's Program Featuring Gwen Westerman
Join Core on Saturday, June 29, during ALA Annual 2025 in Philadelphia, for the Core Awards and President's Program featuring Gwen Westerman, current Minnesota Poet Laureate, scholar and artist.
Travel Grants Available for First-Time AASL National Conference Attendees
CHICAGO — Thirty travel grants are available to school library professionals wishing to attend the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) National Conference for the first time. The $750 grants for first-time attendees of the conference are...
ALA says White House “cutting off opportunity” for Americans as administration cuts IMLS staff
Today, the American Library Association (ALA) issued the following statement upon news that all staff at the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) were placed on administrative leave for an unknown length of time
