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February 10, 2025
American Library Association launches public supporter program
The American Library Association launched a new supporter program on February 10, 2025, inviting the public to join the fight to protect libraries and library professionals at a pivotal moment in our country’s history.

January 26, 2025
ALA to U. S. Department of Education: Book bans are real
The American Library Association responds to the Department of Education's dismissal of complaints about censorship and discrimination: the "effort to terminate protections... advances the demonstrably false claim that book bans are not real."

January 22, 2025
New ALA Initiative Asks Advocates to “Show Up for Our Libraries”
Today the American Library Association (ALA) launched Show Up for Our Libraries, a campaign to harness the collective power of library advocates to influence elected leaders and policymakers.

January 13, 2025
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.

December 16, 2024
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.

December 10, 2024
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.
ALA in the News
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.
Choice announces the Outstanding Academic Titles of 2024
MIDDLETOWN, CT - The Choice Outstanding Academic Titles (OAT) list for 2024 has been announced. This prestigious list, released today, reflects the best scholarly titles reviewed by Choice during the previous calendar year, as chosen by the editors. This...
CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) invites library workers to apply for the fifth annual Peggy Barber Tribute Grant, a programming grant named after the transformative ALA leader responsible for the creation of National Library Week and the...
ALA Invites Applications for Sixth Annual Libraries Transform Communities Engagement Grant
CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) invites library workers to apply for the Libraries Transform Communities Engagement Grant (LTCEG), an annual award supporting innovative and meaningful community engagement efforts in libraries...

IFRT Opens Nominations for 2025 John Phillip Immroth Memorial Award
The Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) is accepting nominations for the 2025 John Phillip Immroth Memorial Award, which honors notable contributions to intellectual freedom and demonstrations of personal courage in defense of freedom of expression...

ALA, Writers Guild Initiative Announce Creative Writing Workshops for Librarians
The American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom (ALA-OIF) and the Writers Guild Initiative (WGI) are seeking 25 librarians for a unique series of online writer’s workshops that will pair the librarians with professional film and...

The Social Responsibilities Round Table SRRT of the American Library Association is happy to announce that nominations for the 2025 Herb Biblo Outstanding Leadership Award for Social Justice & Equality are now open.

Announcing the 2025 Core Fundamentals Web Course Schedule
Core is pleased to announce the release of the 2025 Core Fundamentals Web Course schedule. This series of related online courses covers basic topics that enhance skills in various areas of library work.

New book filled with tips for creating joy in libraries
CHICAGO — Feeling burned out, dispirited, or just plain blah? Then it’s time to plant some joy! Library joy is more than a feeling; it is a choice and call to everyday practices of connection, empowerment, and well-being. And it isn’t a heavy lift—in fact...
New from ACRL - "Closing a College Library"
CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of " Closing a College Library," edited by Amber Hunt, Elizabeth Ruane, and Stephanie Sopka, offering checklists, sample documents, and effective practices for...

American Library Association launches national search for executive director
The American Library Association (ALA) has reopened its search for an executive director in partnership with executive search firm Isaacson, Miller. The search will be led by a steering committee comprising ALA member leaders.

REFORMA and Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table and Announce Collaboration Core List Titles
GNCRT and REFORMA announce Collaboration Core List highlighting high-quality graphic novels that showcase Spanish-speaking and Latino stories and creators.

Strategies for serving the underserved
CHICAGO — Underserved populations frequently do not have access to a library—or they may even be unaware that they have an information need. How can we as a profession effectively reach them? Geared to both graduate and undergraduate LIS students as well...
ACRL 2025 Conference Registration Now Open
CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the opening of registration for the ACRL 2025 Conference, to be held April 2-5, 2025, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and online. We are living in a time of extraordinary change and...
ALA unveils shortlist for 2025 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction

ALA Nominating Committee announces councilors-at-large candidates
ALA Nominating Committee announces councilors-at-large candidates