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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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I Love My Librarian Award 2025

Ten honorees receive prestigious I Love My Librarian Award for outstanding public service

The American Library Association (ALA) is thrilled to announce this year’s ten recipients of the coveted I Love My Librarian Award.

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American Library Association announces slate of petition council candidates for 2025 election

ALA announces slate of petition council candidates for 2025 election

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High-impact digital library outreach and instruction

CHICAGO — Digital library terminology like “accessible,” “discoverable,” and “searchable” usually presumes passive collections waiting to be found by motivated information seekers. Rarely do we envision collection managers initiating outreach with those...

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Spectrum Scholarship Program announces Sponsorships for the 2024-2025 Scholarship Cohort

The American Library Association's (ALA) Office for Diversity, Literacy, and Outreach Services awarded Spectrum Scholarships to 70 exceptional MLIS in 2024, thanks to generous donations from sponsors, ALA groups, and community members.

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ALA Core Margaret Mann Citation Applications Due February 28

CHICAGO—Please consider nominating a colleague or self-nominating for the ALA Core Margaret Mann Citation, a prestigious award that recognizes outstanding professional achievement in cataloging or classification, either through publication of significant...

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Core Webinar Series: Build Your Personal Website With Quarto

CHICAGO—Core is pleased to present the four-part webinar series “Build Your Personal Website with Quarto." Are you interested in sharing your work, such as scholarship, creative work, and other projects, and increasing your online visibility? Creating a...

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PLA provides funding to more than 100 public libraries as part of $2.7 million effort to boost digital literacy

The Public Library Association (PLA) has selected more than 139 public libraries across 42 states to host digital literacy workshops, powered by a generous $2.7 million contribution from AT&T.

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The American Library Association Receives Transformational Gift to Fund Scholarships

James W. Lewis has made the largest individual bequest to the American Library Association in the association’s history.

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Using manga to cultivate engagement and inclusion in K–12 settings

CHICAGO — The appeal of manga is undeniable. As a worldwide publishing phenomenon, it has deservedly garnered the attention of scores of young learners. School librarians are willing and excited to harness its overwhelming popularity, and the benefits are...

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Thornton withdraws candidacy for 2025-2028 ALA treasurer 

Joel Thornton, associate dean, Collections and Scholarly Communication, University of Utah, has withdrawn his candidacy for treasurer of the American Library Association (ALA).

Genevieve Stevens Selected as a 2025 Lois Ann Gregory-Wood Fellow

The American Library Association has selected Genevieve Stevens as one of the 2025 Lois Ann Gregory-Wood (LAGW) Fellows. Stevens will receive a stipend totaling $2,500 to offset the cost of attending the 2025 LibLearnX experience in Phoenix, Arizona and...

Ryan King Selected as a 2025 Lois Ann Gregory-Wood Fellow

The American Library Association (ALA) has selected Ryan King as one of the 2025 Lois Ann Gregory-Wood (LAGW) Fellows. King will receive a stipend totaling $2,500 to offset the cost of attending the 2025 LibLearnX experience in Phoenix, Arizona and the...

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New posters from award-winning illustrators and more debut in winter ALA Graphics catalog

CHICAGO – The winter ALA Graphics catalog delivers a host of exciting posters and bookmarks to inspire and encourage readers of all ages. Gracing the cover is a new poster by award-winning author and illustrator Raina Telgemeier and cartoonist and comic...

YALSA Announces 2025 Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award finalists

The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), selected five books as finalists for the 2025 Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award.

YALSA Announces 2025 William C. Morris finalists

The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), selected five books as finalists for the 2025 William C. Morris Award.