CHICAGO – Newly published research from the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) peer-reviewed online journal, School Library Research (SLR), examines school librarians’ involvement during the move to online teaching and learning context during the...
Press Releases
Oct 27:
More than 50 Representatives urge support for library facilities in FY 2023 appropriations bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Fifty-four U.S. Representatives yesterday sent a letter urging the House to support federal funding to modernize library...
Oct 26:
New report outlines how policymakers can scale library successes to advance digital equity
Amid historic levels of government funding for digital inclusion,
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Amid historic levels of government funding for digital inclusion,
New report outlines how policymakers can scale library successes to advance digital equity
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Oct 26:
Registration opens for the first in-person LibLearnX
CHICAGO – Registration for the 2023 LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience (LLX), to be held January 27–30 in New Orleans, opened today with a savings opportunity for all prospective registrants. ALA is offering all ALA members...
Oct 24:
American Library Association Announces New Additions and Appointments to Leadership Team
CHICAGO – The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce the addition and appointment of new and existing members to its leadership staff: Rebecca Headrick, Payal Patel, Julie Reese and Alena Rivers. The cohort consists of four dynamic individuals who bring a...
Oct 24:
A toolkit for making data driven decisions
CHICAGO — Published by Facet Publishing and available through the ALA Store, “Data Driven Decisions: A Practical Toolkit for Library and Information Professionals” is a jargon-free guide that walks readers step-by-step through each stage of...
Oct 20:
Ready-to-use sustainable living programs for libraries
CHICAGO — In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, library patrons of all ages are becoming ever more interested in sustainability and self-reliance topics. Libraries, in turn, are enhancing their programming to embrace these timely concerns by organizing instructional workshops, creating community...
Oct 20:
November 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...
Oct 20:
2022 YALSA Teens’ Top Ten Titles Announced
CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association, has officially announced the 2022 Teen’s Top Ten...
Oct 18:
A holistic perspective on intellectual freedom
CHICAGO — Enshrined in the mission statement of ALA, intellectual freedom is one of the core values of the information professions. The importance of ensuring information access to all, and the historical, social, and legal foundations of this commitment, are powerfully explored in Emily J. M....
Oct 17:
2023 RUSA Achievement Awards Nomination Period Opens
CHICAGO-There are so many people doing good work; this is a chance to make sure they get the national recognition they deserve. The Reference and User Services Associaion (RUSA) is now seeking nominations for the 2023 Achievement Awards!
Please take a look at the award summaries below...
Oct 14:
ALA and Knology explore disability and accessibility in “Accessibility in Libraries: A Landscape Report”
CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA), in collaboration with the non-profit research organization Knology, has published a review of the literature and...
Oct 13:
A beginner's guide to school librarianship
CHICAGO — While there are numerous resources available that detail how to improve your school library once it is up and running, there is a dearth of books dealing with the absolute basics in a practical manner, looking at the role from the first day. Published by Facet Publishing and available...
Oct 12:
Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) seeks nominations for the John Phillip Immroth Award
CHICAGO - The Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) is accepting nominations for the 2023 John Phillip Immroth Memorial Award. This award, presented annually, honors notable contributions to intellectual freedom and demonstrations of personal courage in defense of freedom of expression by a...
Oct 12:
Intellectual Freedom Round Table seeks nominations for the Eli M. Oboler Award
CHICAGO - The Intellectual Freedom Round Table is seeking nominations for the 2023 Eli M. Obloer Memorial Award. IFRT began giving the award on an annual basis last year.
The Oboler Award honors journal articles in even number years (2022, 2024, etc.) and honors books in odd number...
Oct 12:
Core’s guide to project management in technical services
CHICAGO — Project management, as both a skill set and a discipline, offers structure and a path forward for continual improvement and change management within libraries. Most importantly for technical services, project management creates processes that can fairly and transparently indicate how...
Oct 11:
Longlist for 2023 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction announced
CHICAGO — A total of 43 books (22 fiction, 21 nonfiction) has been selected for the longlist for the 2023 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction. The list is ...
Oct 11:
AASL opens call for 2023 national conference programming proposals
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has opened the proposal submission site for its 2023 national conference. AASL invites proposals for concurrent sessions and research empowering practice sessions, to be presented Oct. 19-21, 2023, in Tampa...
Oct 10:
PLA seeks responses to 2022 Public Library Services for Strong Communities Survey
(CHICAGO) - The Public Library Association (PLA) has opened its annual survey and seeks responses to the 2022 Public Library Services for Strong Communities Survey. This unique national survey focuses on current and emerging programs,...
Oct 10:
Deadline approaching for Carnegie-Whitney Grant applications
CHICAGO — The American Library Association Publishing Committee provides a grant of up to $5,000 for the preparation of print or electronic reading lists, indexes or other guides to library resources that promote reading or the use of library resources at any type of library.
Funded...
Oct 10:
Core Webinar: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategies in Metadata and Cataloging: An Exploration of Strategies and Discussions
CHICAGO–Join Core on...
Oct 10:
ALA/American Anthropological Association invite public libraries to host traveling exhibition “World on the Move: 250,000 Years of Human Migration”
CHICAGO – The American Library Association (ALA) invites applications from public libraries in the United States and territories interested in hosting the traveling exhibition World on the Move: 250,000 Years of...
Oct 06:
ALA applauds new school library legislation to widen access for students nationwide
Sen. Jack Reed, Rep. Raúl Grijalva introduce the Right to Read Act
WASHINGTON – Today...
Oct 06:
OIF's workbook of privacy best practices for libraries
CHICAGO — Privacy is a core value of librarianship, yet it often feels like an overwhelming and onerous undertaking. With the creation of ever larger datasets and methods to track users’ every movement, library workers need to have a deep understanding of privacy, confidentiality, and security....
Oct 03:
Core Seeks Library Building Awards Jurors
Core is seeking jurors for the 2023 ALA/AIA Library Buildings Awards competition. Jointly sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and the...
Oct 03:
Unite Against Book Bans challenges candidates to oppose censorship, support librarians and educators as election season rolls in
CHICAGO – The Unite Against Book Bans coalition today urged candidates for elected office to sign a pledge (below) supporting the freedom to read and opposing book bans. Introduced on the first day of Voter Education Week, the candidate pledge...
Oct 03:
American Library Association welcomes newly reinstated President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities
Washington, D.C. – The American Library Association (ALA) welcomed President Biden’s...