CHICAGO – Acting upon a resolution submitted by the South Carolina Association of School Librarians (SCASL) the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commends Borderlands Comics and Games. The shop is one of twenty outstanding...
Press Releases
Aug 02:
Freedom to Read Foundation welcomes preliminary injunction barring implementation of Arkansas Act 372
Court Upholds First Amendment rights of Libraries, Librarians, Booksellers, Publishers, Authors and Readers in Commanding Opinion
Washington, D.C. — On July 29, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas granted a Preliminary...
Aug 02:
AASL Commends the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of South Carolina
CHICAGO – Acting upon a resolution submitted by the South Carolina Association of School Librarians (SCASL) the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commends the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of South Carolina. The organization...
Aug 02:
Anna Rae Leuning Selected as the 2023 David H. Clift Scholarship Recipient
The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce the selection of Anna Rae Leuning of New York, as the 2023 David H. Clift Scholarship recipient.
The David H. Clift Scholarship was named for a former director of the American Library Association. The $3,000...
Aug 02:
Samantha Baldwin Selected as the 2023 ALA Century Scholarship Recipient
The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce the selection of Samantha Baldwin of Montgomery, Alabama as the 2023 Century Scholarship recipient.
The $2,500 scholarship funds services or accommodation for a library school student with disabilities...
Aug 02:
Cameron Gillespie Selected as the 2023 Julia J. Brody Public Librarian Scholarship Recipient
The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce the selection of Cameron Gillespie of Denver, Colorado as the 2023 recipient of the Julia J. Brody Public Librarian Scholarship.
The $4000 scholarship is awarded to individuals planning to specialize in the field of public...
Aug 01:
ALA and AASL Respond to Houston Independent School District’s Decision to Eliminate 28 School Libraries and Respective School Librarians in Houston
CHICAGO — On Monday, the American Library Association (ALA) and the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) sent the following letter to the superintendent and school board members of the Houston Independent School District and the Texas Education Commissioner in...
Aug 01:
AASL Commends Limitless Libraries
CHICAGO – Acting upon a resolution submitted by the Tennessee Association of School Librarians (TASL) the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commends Limitless Libraries. The partnership is one of twenty outstanding...
Jul 27:
Core Webinar - Best of Core at ALA Annual Conference: Co-worker to Supervisor; Managing Previous Peers
CHICAGO–Join Core on August 9, 2023, at 1 p.m. CT for the webinar “Best of Core at ALA Annual Conference: Co-worker to Supervisor; Managing Previous Peers.” The past two years changed so much in our industry that more managers are choosing to retire or reduce their hours, which in turn creates...
Jul 26:
Using the AASL Standards to assess learners
CHICAGO — Published by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and ALA Editions, “Assessing Learners: Using the AASL Standards to Measure Competency and Growth” unpacks a complex and critical area of school library instruction...
Jul 26:
New from ACRL - “The Critical Librarianship and Pedagogy Symposium: Reflections, Revisions, and New Works”
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “The Critical Librarianship and Pedagogy Symposium: Reflections,...
Jul 25:
Core Webinar: Best of Core at ALA Annual Conference; Programming for Accessibility
CHICAGO–Core hosts the webinar “Best of Core at ALA Annual Conference: Programming for Accessibility” on August 8, 2023, at 1 p.m. CT. Explore accessibility through the creation of a new, hybrid early literacy program for expectant parents and parents of newborns, Mother Goose on the Loose:...
Jul 20:
ALA, ATALM applaud FCC Report and Order to support Tribal, small and rural library E-rate applicants
The American Library Association (ALA) and the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums (ATALM) applaud the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) advancement of the “Improving the E-rate Rules and...
Jul 19:
Core Webinar: Best of Core at ALA Annual Conference; Championing Net-Zero Energy for Your Library
CHICAGO—Join Core on August 2, 2023, at 1 p.m. CT for the webinar “Best of Core at ALA Annual Conference: Championing Net-Zero Energy for Your Library.” Libraries, as civic institutions, have a responsibility to embody the values they promote in their communities. A Net-Zero Energy library...
Jul 18:
Core Webinar: Best of Core at ALA Annual Conference; The Top 5 Mistakes Renovating Your Library
CHICAGO—Join Core on August 1, 2023, at 1 p.m. CT for the webinar “Best of Core at ALA Annual Conference: The Top 5 Mistakes Renovating Your Library.” A renovation is a golden opportunity to renew your space for a new generation of patrons. Not every library has staff with current experience...
Jul 18:
Core Webinar: Build Better; Effective Library Project Management
CHICAGO—Core hosts the webinar “Build Better: Effective Library Project Management” on August 16, 2023, at 1 p.m. CT. This webinar provides a project management overview that can be applied to all types of library improvements that will help you achieve your system’s objectives. Participants...
Jul 18:
Volunteer to Serve on ALA, Council, and Joint Committees for 2024-2026!
ALA President-elect Cindy Hohl invites members to volunteer for ALA standing committees for the 2024-2026 term. Serving on an ALA standing committee provides members with opportunities to:
- Gain valuable professional development and leadership experience
- Make an impact on...
Jul 18:
The Library History Round Table (LHRT) of the American Library Association announces Dr. Andrew Wertheimer as the inaugural winner of the Distinguished Service in Library History Award
CHICAGO - Established in 2022, the Distinguished Service in Library History Award honors the career of a person with a lifetime of scholarship and service in the field of library history. The award recipient will have a record of contributions that demonstrate length, breadth, and depth of...
Jul 18:
The Library History Round Table (LHRT) of the American Library Association announces Amanda Belantara and A.M. Alpin as the inaugural winners of the Innovation and Advocacy in Library History Award
CHICAGO - Established in 2022, the Innovation and Advocacy in Library History Award recognizes recent, substantive contributions either to Library History Round Table (LHRT) or to the wider library history community. This award honors those who have promoted library history in exceptional or new...
Jul 17:
President Obama Extends Support to American Librarians in an Open Letter
CHICAGO (July 17, 2023) — Former President of the United States Barack Obama published an open letter on Monday, extending his support to America’s...
Jul 14:
GameRT’s 2023 Game On! Grant awarded to Butler Area Public Library (Butler, PA)
CHICAGO — The Games & Gaming Round Table (GameRT) of the American Library Association is pleased to announce Butler Area Public Library (Butler, PA) as the recipient of their 2023 Game On! Grant ($500). GameRT introduced the Game On! grant program in 2020 with the intention of providing...
Jul 13:
American Library Association Responds to Montana State Library Commission’s Decision to Withdraw Montana State Library’s Membership
CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) is a non-partisan, non-profit membership organization that develops,...
Jul 12:
Applications Now Open for the Core Online Course Scholarship for Library Professionals from Developing Countries
CHICAGO–Core is now accepting applications for the Online Course Scholarship for Library Professionals from Developing Countries to participate in our online Fundamentals courses held between September 11, 2023 and December 22, 2023. One free seat per session is available to librarians and...
Jul 11:
New from ACRL - “Instructional Identities and Information Literacy”
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “Instructional Identities and Information Literacy,” edited by Amanda Nichols Hess, a...
Jul 11:
Nominate a stellar librarian for the 2024 I Love My Librarian Award
CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) invites library users nationwide to nominate their favorite librarians for the prestigious I Love My Librarian Award. The national award recognizes the outstanding public service contributions of librarians working in public, school, college,...