The American Library Association (ALA), in collaboration with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, announce an extension of Americans and the Holocaust, a traveling exhibition to U.S....
Press Releases
Mar 07:
Core ALA Preconference: A Joint Workshop with NARDAC and PCC SCT RDA Training Task Group: Unlocking the Power of RDA
CHICAGO—On Friday, June...
Mar 07:
COSWL Celebrates Women’s History Month
During the entire month of March, the ALA Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship (COSWL) will recognize and celebrate women’s achievements with National Women’s History Month.
National...
Mar 07:
Jessica Lorentz Smith receives YALSA’s Joann Sweetland Lum Memorial Grant
CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) has named Jessica Lorentz Smith, teacher librarian from Bend Senior High School, Bend, Oregon as the recipient of this year's Joann...
Mar 06:
American Library Association adds LiteracyNation, Inc. to professional affiliate roster
CHICAGO – The American Library Association is pleased to announce that the ALA Council approved LiteracyNation, Inc. as an affiliate. The action took place Jan. 29 during LibLearnX: The Library Experience in New Orleans. In 2022, the ALA Executive Board vetted the application to ensure...
Mar 06:
Actionable guidance on serving patrons with disabilities
CHICAGO — Ensuring accessibility is more important than ever; however, answering questions of what needs to be done and why to make a library accessible can be an uncomfortable and daunting hurdle to true inclusion. “Serving Patrons with Disabilities:...
Mar 02:
PLA to host virtual forum featuring 2023 presidential candidates March 21
CHICAGO — Members of the Public Library Association (PLA) are invited to participate in a free, virtual forum on Tuesday, March 21, at 1 p.m. Central to get to know the candidates standing for president in the 2023 PLA election. The forum will be facilitated by PLA President Dr. Maria McCauley...
Mar 02:
Core Webinar: Best of Core Forum - Anti-Racist Acquisitions: Interrogating Processes
CHICAGO–Join Core on...
Mar 01:
A guide to sexual and reproductive health information
CHICAGO — The need to find accurate information about sexual and reproductive health care, including abortion, has never felt more urgent. At the same time, mis- and disinformation proliferates as never before. Libraries are community organizations uniquely positioned to cut through the miasma...
Feb 28:
Tabletop role-playing games at school and public libraries
CHICAGO — Published by Facet Publishing and available through the ALA Store, “Let's Roll: A Guide to Setting up Tabletop Role-Playing Games in your School or Public Library” is a practical guide to delivering a tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG...
Feb 28:
New from ACRL - “Thriving as a Mid-Career Librarian: Identity, Advocacy, and Pathways”
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “Thriving as a Mid-Career Librarian: Identity, Advocacy, and Pathways.” Edited by...
Feb 24:
LearnRT Pat Carterette travel grant application has been extended to March 31, 2023
CHICAGO - The ALA Learning Round Table (LRT) will award up to $1,000 to an individual to participate in continuing education event(s) between September 1, 2023 and August 31, 2024. The award recipient will be required to share their new learning with other Round Table...
Feb 23:
Lois Ann Gregory-Wood Fellows Program Application Deadline Extended to March 6, 2023
The American Library Association announces an extension for applications for the Lois Ann Gregory-Wood (LAGW) Fellows Program. Visit the LAGW Fellows page for more information about the application...
Feb 22:
Reference and User Services Re-Imagined
CHICAGO - The Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) will host its 2nd Annual RUSA Virtual Forum March 28 and 30. The Forum will offer two nonconsecutive days of programs dedicated to...
Feb 21:
A guide to manga for teen librarians
CHICAGO — Manga, which encompasses comics originating from Japan, is treasured by readers of all ages. And because of its emotional storytelling, breathtaking artwork, and relatable and transformative stories about humanity, manga is especially popular with teens. Whether you provide reference...
Feb 21:
ALA, Capital One invite rural libraries to apply for Community Connect: Fostering Digital Access grants
The American Library Association (ALA) with support from Capital One today announces a new grant opportunity for rural public libraries in select states to support digital access in their communities. Through...
Feb 17:
Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table introduces Comics Librarian Conference Travel Grant with funding from Image Comics and Skybound Entertainment
The American Library Association (ALA) Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT) is excited to introduce a new grant opportunity intended to support the professional development of library workers interested in expanding their knowledge and experience with comics in libraries. By providing...
Feb 15:
American Library Association opens registration for its 2023 Annual Conference & Exhibition in Chicago
CHICAGO – Today, the American Library Association (ALA) opened registration for the 2023 Annual Conference & Exhibition, to be held at the ...
Feb 15:
Choice podcasts named to Publisher Podcast Awards 2023 Shortlist
MIDDLETOWN, CT - Choice is pleased to announce the placement of two of its podcasts - The Authority File and Toward Inclusive Excellence - to the Publisher Podcast Awards 2023 Shortlist. We find ourselves among an...
Feb 14:
ALA Conferences Opens 2023 Annual Conference & Exhibition Poster Session Submissions
Chicago – The American Library Association invites submissions for Poster Sessions at the 2023 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition, to be held in Chicago, June 22-27, 2023. The...
Feb 14:
AASL Opens STEM Inspire Special Event Grant Application
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) STEM Inspire Special Event Grants, made possible through the generous support of the Danaher Foundation, will offer $48,000 in STEM Grant support to provide direct assistance funding to middle or high...
Feb 14:
AASL introduces the Toor Scholarship for Strong Public-School Libraries
CHICAGO — The Toor Family, in honor of their parents, Jay and Ruth Toor, have established the Toor Scholarships for Strong Public-School Libraries. As strong school library advocates throughout their life, Jay & Ruth supported the need for state-certified public-...
Feb 13:
Jason Reynolds/Simon & Schuster Travel Grants first recipients announced
CHICAGO - The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce the first recipients of the Jason Reynolds/Simon & Schuster Travel Grants. Established in 2022, the grants are intended to support ALA’s work of advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the library field.
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Feb 13:
American Library Association Rainbow Round Table announces Top 10 Book List
CHICAGO - The Over the Rainbow committee of ALA’s Rainbow Roundtable considered 298 titles in fiction, non-fiction, and poetry during 2022. This year’s selection saw books of every genre featuring the diversity of queer identities. In a year where queer stories have been...
Feb 10:
Now Accepting Proposals for Core Forum 2023 in New Orleans
CHICAGO - Presentation proposals are now being accepted for Core Forum 2023, to be held October 19-21, in New Orleans, Louisiana, at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside.
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Feb 10:
EBSCO Information Services Library Staff Development Award deadline extended to March 6, 2023
The American Library Association is currently accepting ...
Feb 09:
Best Graphic Novels for Children Reading List announced by the Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table
ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT) is thrilled to introduce the 2022 Best Graphic Novels for Children (BGNC) Reading List. This reading list highlights the best graphic...
Feb 09:
Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table announces 2022 Best Graphic Novels for Adults Reading List titles
ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT) is thrilled to announce the 2022 Best Graphic Novels for Adults (BGNA) Reading List. This reading list highlights the best graphic novels...