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The American Library Association (ALA) is the foremost national organization providing resources to inspire library and information professionals to transform their communities through essential programs and services. For more than 140 years, the ALA has been the trusted voice for academic, public, school, government and special libraries, advocating for the profession and the library’s role in enhancing learning and ensuring access to information for all.
To learn more about the key issues facing America’s libraries and librarians and to talk to an ALA spokesperson, please contact:
ALA Communications, Marketing & Media Relations Office
cmomedia@ala.org.
For policy/legislative issues:
Shawnda Hines
Deputy Director of Communications, ALA Public Policy and Advocacy Office
(202) 628-8410
shines@ala.org
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2024 State of America's Libraries Report
2023 was a tumultuous year for libraries. Book bans dominated headlines as well as city council and school board meetings, threatening the access of information to readers of all ages and the livelihoods and safety of library workers across the country. Despite these upheavals, libraries took action, continuing to provide critical services to their communities and develop truly innovative programs along the way.
