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June 12, 2025
Dr. Carla Hayden to appear at 2025 American Library Association Annual Conference
Former Librarian of Congress set to participate in conversation with award-winning author Kwame Alexander.
June 6, 2025
Court allows Trump administration to proceed with efforts to destroy Institute of Museum and Library Services as case continues
A federal judge has declined to block the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The ruling, issued today in ALA v. Sonderling, will allow the administration’s cuts at the independent agency while the case proceeds.
May 21, 2025
ALA welcomes IMLS staff return and select grant reinstatements, cautiously optimistic about national case
ALA welcomed the return of Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) staff to work and the reinstatement of some IMLS grants, which had been terminated following President Trump’s March 14 Executive Order 14238.
May 15, 2025
ALA raises alarm over termination of Digital Equity Act grants
The American Library Association (ALA) raised alarm over the Trump Administration’s cancellation of the Digital Equity Act grant program as of May 9.
May 1, 2025
Federal Court Halts Dismantling of Federal Library Agency in ALA Lawsuit
Today, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted a temporary restraining order to block the Trump Administration’s dismantling of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
April 7, 2025
American Library Association, AFSCME Challenge Trump Administration Gutting of Institute of Museum and Library Services
American Library Association, AFSCME Challenge Trump Administration Gutting of Institute of Museum and Library Services
ALA in the News
The association, founded in 1876, condemned legislation that would threaten librarians and other educators with criminal prosecution for possessing “obscene” material.
Beta Phi Mu Award Call for Nomination
The American Library Association (ALA) is accepting nominations for the Beta Phi Mu Award, one of its most prestigious awards, through February 1, 2025.
Joseph W. Lippincott Award Call for Nomination
ALA is accepting nominations for the Joseph W. Lippincott Award
American Library Association announces slate of petition council candidates for 2025 election
ALA announces slate of petition council candidates for 2025 election
Neal, Thornton running for 2025-2028 ALA treasurer
Larry Neal, library director of Clinton-Macomb Public Library in Michigan; and Joel Thornton, Associate Dean, Collections and Scholarly Communication, University of Utah, are candidates for the treasurer of the American Library Association for 2025-2028.
Cronk, Jamison, McCauley seek ALA presidency for 2026-2027
Lindsay Cronk, Tulane University, New Orleans; Andrea Jamison, Illinois State University; and Maria McCauley, Cambridge Public Library, Cambridge, Massachusetts, are candidates for the 2026-27 presidency of the American Library Association.
ALA Nominating Committee extends deadline for ALA President-elect, ALA Treasurer, & ALA Councilor at Large candidates for 2025 election
Call for ALA Awards Jury Volunteers
ALA Members are invited to submit interest in volunteering to serve on ALA Awards Juries. Members who wish to be considered for Awards Juries should submit their interest via this online form by Monday, September 30, 2024. Final jury appointments are made...
Call for ALA Committee Volunteers for 2025-2027
ALA Members are invited to volunteer for ALA standing committees for the 2025-2027 term. Serving on an ALA standing committee provides members with opportunities to: Gain valuable professional development and leadership experience Make an impact on key...
Hohl inaugurated 2024-2025 ALA president
Cindy Hohl, director of policy analysis and operational support at Kansas City (Mo.) Public Library, was inaugurated ALA President for 2024-2025 on Tuesday, July 2, at the ALA Annual Conference in San Diego.
Raymond Pun, elected to lead ALA in 2025-26, will step away from the position
Raymond Pun, in line for the American Library Association presidency, will not assume the role for health reasons.
P.T. Deutermann 2024 Winner of W.Y. Boyd Literary Award
"Iwo, 26 Charlie" by P.T. Deutermann, published by St. Martin’s Press is the winner of the 2024 W.Y. Boyd Literary Award for Excellence in Military Fiction.
Nominations open for ALA honorary membership
Nominations are being accepted for ALA honorary membership
2024 EBSCO Information Services Library Staff Development Award winner announced
Winner of the 2024 EBSCO Information Services Library Staff Development Award
Dr. Danielle Maurici-Pollock receives Beta Phi Mu Award
Dr. Danielle Maurici-Pollock receives Beta Phi Mu Award
