CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) announces the opening of the second year of the ALA Building Library Capacity Grants that will provide grants to libraries serving incarcerated persons or assisting those...
Press Releases
Mar 05:
How-To Stage, Career Center, and more special activities at PLA 2024 Conference
CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) 2024 Conference, taking place April 3–5, 2024, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio will feature a wide variety of special activities, from the How-To Stage to the Career Center, intellectual...
Mar 04:
ALA-SLI National Climate Action Strategy Working Group will hold open forum March 14
CHICAGO — The National Climate Action Strategy Working Group, a joint project of the Sustainable Libraries Initiative (SLI) and the American Library Association (ALA), is planning an open forum to introduce a draft Climate Action Strategy for Libraries to ALA members and to solicit feedback from...
Mar 04:
ALA awards $3.6 million in library accessibility funding to 310 small and rural libraries
CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) today announced the second round of recipients of its Libraries Transforming Communities (LTC): Accessible Small and Rural Communities...
Mar 04:
New 'Field Guides' column from policy experts to explore key library issues
WASHINGTON — The American Library Association (ALA) announced today a new column in American Libraries magazine, “Field Guides.” Featuring experts in policy areas ranging from artificial...
Mar 01:
Library services and healthcare knowledge in the UK
CHICAGO — Published by Facet Publishing and available through the ALA Store, “Introduction to Healthcare Knowledge and Library Services” explores the range of roles in this important area of practice, from "traditional" librarian roles to those that...
Mar 01:
AASL Opens Call For 2025 AASL National Conference Committee Members
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) seeks enthusiastic and profession-focused school librarians to serve on the 2025 AASL National Conference Committee. The conference, taking place October 16-18...
Mar 01:
AASL Opens Call For Knowledge Quest and School Library Research Editorial Board Members
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) seeks a dynamic group of school library professionals to serve on the Knowledge Quest (KQ) and School Library Research (SLR) Editorial Boards. These publications move the profession...
Feb 29:
Nominations Open for 2024 Jean E. Coleman Library Outreach Lecturer
CHICAGO - The American Library Association (ALA) is accepting nominations for the 2024 Jean E. Coleman Library Outreach Lecturer. The Jean E. Coleman Library Outreach Lecture is held annually during the ALA Annual...
Feb 29:
Ann Sparanese is the 2024 recipient of SRRT’s Herb Biblo Outstanding Leadership Award for Social Justice and Equality
The Social Responsibilities Round Table (SRRT) of the American Library Association has named Ann Sparanese as the 2024 winner of the Herb Biblo Outstanding Leadership Award for Social Justice and Equality.
The $4000 award is funded by an SRRT/ALA endowment and Library Juice Academy, and...
Feb 29:
March 2024 Online Learning with RUSA
CHICAGO — The American Library Association- Reference and User Services Division (RUSA), offers an outstanding combination of repeat and new courses/webinars. Check out our list of upcoming programming below:
Feb 29:
New from ACRL - “Supporting Student Parents in the Academic Library: Designing Spaces, Policies, and Services”
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “Supporting Student Parents in the Academic Library: Designing Spaces, Policies,...
Feb 28:
Core Interest Group Week Features 30 Free Sessions from March 4-8
CHICAGO–From March 4-8, Core will host its fourth annual Interest Group Week, this year expanded to 30 free sessions over 5 days. This dynamic virtual gathering brings together library professionals, thought leaders, and enthusiasts for professional development, discussions, and networking...
Feb 27:
American Library Association’s Libraries Transforming Communities Initiative Receives Additional $10 Million in Funding
Majority of funding aims to support...
Feb 27:
Producer, educator and author Kwame Alexander and actor and author Max Greenfield to present at ALA 2024 Annual Conference & Exhibition in San Diego
CHICAGO — Today, the American Library Association (ALA) announced two speakers that will present at the ALA 2024 Annual Conference & Exhibition. The conference will be held at the ...
Feb 26:
March 2024 Online Learning with RUSA
CHICAGO- The American Library Association- Reference and User Services Division (RUSA), continues to offer an outstanding combination of repeat and new courses/webinars. Check out our list...
Feb 23:
Core Webinar - Best of Core Forum: Translating Mission Statements into Metrics
CHICAGO—Join Core for the webinar "Best of Core Forum: Translating Mission Statements into Metrics" on March 20, 2024, at 1 p.m. CT. Useful metrics must balance alignment, objectivity, measurability, and ease of communication. Mission, vision, and values statements can help anchor and direct a...
Feb 23:
Core Announces Slate of Candidates for 2024-2025 Election
CHICAGO—Core is pleased to announce the slate of candidates for the 2024-2025 ALA Core election. The Core election will open on March 11, 2024 and will continue through April 3, 2024.
All Core members in good standing as of March 11, 2024, are eligible to participate and vote in this...
Feb 23:
ALA launches campaign as it nears its 150th anniversary
CHICAGO – The American Library Association (ALA) will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2026. The association will recognize and commemorate the leadership and support that...
Feb 22:
ALSC invites host site applications for 2025 Children's Literature Lecture with Kyle Lukoff
CHICAGO - The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) and the 2025 Children’s Literature Lecture Committee are proud to announce the opening of the application to host the 2025 event featuring award-winning author Kyle Lukoff.
The Children’s Literature Lecture is an annual...
Feb 21:
Best-Selling Author Traci Sorell named 2024 Preservation Week® Honorary Chair
CHICAGO–Preservation Week is...
Feb 21:
Sally Miller receives YALSA's Joann Sweetland Lum Memorial Grant
CHICAGO — The Young Adult...
Feb 20:
American Library Association opens registration for its 2024 Annual Conference & Exhibition in San Diego
CHICAGO — Today, the American Library Association (ALA) opened registration for the 2024 Annual Conference & Exhibition, to be held at the ...
Feb 20:
Unite Against Book Bans Announces a Free Book Résumé Resource
Community advocates, parents, teachers, librarians, and more to have access to free materials to support frequently challenged books
CHICAGO — Unite Against Book Bans, in collaboration with the publishing community, unveils a free collection...
Feb 16:
Miriam Tuliao to Participate in 37th Annual Great Saunter to raise funds for the Spectrum Scholarship Program
CHICAGO - Miriam Tuliao has announced that she will participate in the 37th Annual Great Saunter, a 32-mile walk around Manhattan, on May 4, 2024 to raise funds for ...
Feb 15:
American Library Association Launches ‘How I Library’ Podcast
CHICAGO — Today, the American Library Association (ALA) and I Love Libraries released the new podcast “How I Library.” This monthly series, hosted by ALA Communications Manager Phil Morehart, will feature authors, filmmakers, musicians, scholars, thought leaders, and,...
Feb 15:
Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table accepting applications for 2024 Comics Librarian Conference Travel Grant
The Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT) is accepting applications for the 2024 Comics Librarian Conference Travel Grant. These grants provide funds for newer library professionals with limited financial support to attend the upcoming 2024 ALA Annual Conference in San Diego, and...
Feb 14:
LIS Students: Apply for the 2024 Larew Scholarship for Tuition Help
Core and Baker & Taylor are accepting applications for the Christian (Chris) Larew Memorial Scholarship for those who plan to follow a career in library and information technology...
Feb 14:
Core Webinar Series: Creative Commons
CHICAGO—Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures is excited to present the four-part webinar series “Creative Commons” March-April 2024. This webinar series is from Creative Commons, an international nonprofit organization that empowers people to grow and sustain the thriving commons of shared...
Feb 13:
ALA advances libraries’ role in digital equity as FCC shapes Learn Without Limits programs
Proposed FCC programs would fund hotspots and cybersecurity measures for libraries, schools
As policymakers turn their eyes toward new ways to provide high-speed internet...