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Censorship reports show a mixed picture on U.S. book challenges


In observance of Banned Books Week, the American Library Association and PEN America released reports on book censorship across the country.

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Equality Award Call for Nomination

The American Library Association (ALA) is currently inviting nominations for the Equality Award, with a deadline of March 1, 2025. This annual award, consisting of $1000 and a 24k gold-framed citation of achievement given to an individual or group for outstanding contribution toward promoting equality in the library profession.

EBSCO ALA Conference Sponsorship Call for Nomination

The EBSCO ALA Conference Sponsorship is an annual grant of $1,000 intended to cover reimbursable expenses, enabling librarians to participate in the ALA's Annual Conference.

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February-August 2025 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 February 24, 2025, and August 7, 2025. One free seat per...

ALA files U.S. Supreme Court amicus brief affirming universal service, E-Rate Program and essential roles of libraries

This week the American Library Association (ALA) filed an amicus brief affirming the FCC's essential Universal Service Fund (USF) and the E-rate Program that helps power broadband-enabled services and access through U.S. public libraries & schools.

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Submit a Proposal for Core Forum 2025 in Denver

Join Core Forum 2025 at the Hilton Denver City Center for an incredible opportunity to celebrate the diverse and interconnected library work of you, our Core members. The event will take place from Wednesday, November 12 to Friday, November 14, 2025. We...

2025 Rise Book Project presents Top Ten feminist books for young readers

Rise: A Feminist Book Project for Ages 0-18 recommends well-written and well-illustrated books with significant feminist content for young readers. The bibliography is intended as a recommended reading list for children and teens.

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American Library Association extends support to libraries affected by Los Angeles wildfires

The American Library Association extends our deepest sympathies to those who have been affected by and to those who have lost everything during the Los Angeles area fires.

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GameRT Game On! Grant returns with additional support from Cards Against Humanity

The Games and Gaming Round Table of the American Library Association is proud to sponsor its annual grant program to enable libraries to develop gaming programs or collections for their patrons. This year GameRT has increased the “Game On!” grant funds...

New from ACRL - "Innovative Library Workplaces: Transformative Human Resource Strategies"

CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of " Innovative Library Workplaces: Transformative Human Resource Strategies ," edited by Lisa Kallman Hopkins and Bridgit McCafferty, providing the tools you...

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Supporting children's mental health through literature

CHICAGO — Generation Z and Alpha youth are facing mental health crises that many adults are unprepared to address. There have been dramatic rises in the numbers of young people reporting feelings of hopelessness, suicidal thoughts, and anxiety. The global...

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Submissions Now Open for the 2025 John Cotton Dana Awards

CHICAGO—The American Library Association (ALA) is now accepting submissions for the 2025 John Cotton Dana Award (JCD). The John Cotton Dana Award is one of the most prestigious awards given to up to eight libraries for outstanding library public relations...

EBSCO Information Services Library Staff Development Award Call for Nominations

CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) is currently accepting nominations through February 15, 2025, for the EBSCO Information Services Library Staff Development Award

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Ernest A. DiMattia Jr. Award Call for Nomination

CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) is currently accepting nominations through February 1, 2025 for the Ernest A. DiMattia, Jr. Award for Innovation and Service to Community and Profession Award.

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.

Arkansas Book-Banning Law Declared Unconstitutional

The US District Court for the Western District of Arkansas today declared Arkansas Act 372 unconstitutional in an opinon indicating that the law is overbroad and void for vagueness, and permanently enjoined its enforcement.