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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.
AASL pre-Midwinter institute hones school librarians' leadership skills
CHICAGO – School librarians looking to strengthen their leadership skills are encouraged to attend the American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) pre-Midwinter Institute, Collaborative Leadership. The full-day institute will be facilitated by...
AASL offers "team of three" discount to attend Fall Forum 2010
CHICAGO – School librarians are encouraged to register their "team of three" for only $599 for the American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) 2010 Fall Forum. IN FOCUS: The Essentials for 21 st-Century Learning will be held Nov. 5-6 in Portland...
Take advantage of YALSA’s lowest registration rates for the YA Lit Symposium by Sept. 17
CHICAGO — Librarians, educators, authors and fans of young adult literature won’t want to miss the biennial Young Adult Literature Symposium, Nov. 5-7, at the Albuquerque (N.M.) Marriott, hosted by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) with...
Do more with less at YALSA’s Oct. 21 passive programs webinar
CHICAGO — Shrinking budgets and staff reductions create a number of challenges for librarians, not least of which is offering engaging programs with less staff and money. School and public librarians can learn how to stretch their resources through...
Teen Read Week registration closes Sept. 20
CHICAGO — Registration for Teen Read Week™, the annual celebration of teen literacy sponsored by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) ends on Sept. 20. Teen Read Week 2010 is held Oct. 17-23 and will be celebrated with a theme of Books...
Polls close Sept. 17 for YALSA’s Teens’ Top Ten
CHICAGO —Through Sept. 17, teens can vote for their favorite books from the last year in the annual Teens’ Top Ten poll at www.ala.org/teenstopten, sponsored by the Young Adult Library Services Association. YALSA’s Teens’ Top Ten project encourages teens...
"Fundamentals" web courses from ALCTS this fall
CHICAGO - Register now for the popular “Fundamentals” Web courses beginning in October offered by The Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS). Coming are the Fundamentals of Acquisitions course, the Fundamentals of Collection...
CHICAGO - The Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) announces two e-forums for this fall. ALCTS e-forums provide opportunities for librarians to discuss matters of interest, led by a moderator, through the e-forum discussion...
Being an effective technology mentor for young people
CHICAGO— ALA Editions, the publishing imprint of the American Library Association, announces the release of “ I Found It on the Internet: Coming of Age Online, Second Edition,” by Frances Jacobson Harris. Today’s teens immerse themselves in the world of...
ACRL releases Value of Academic Libraries report
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the release of “Value of Academic Libraries: A Comprehensive Research Review and Report .” Developed for ACRL by Megan Oakleaf of the iSchool at Syracuse University, this...
Fall webinars announced by ALCTS
CHICAGO - Fall webinars from the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) bring to your desktop a wide range of topics from RDA to institutional repositories and Sears Subject Headings to digital preservation. Priced for...
Freedom to Read Foundation awards seven Judith Krug Fund grants for Banned Books Week events
CHICAGO – The Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF), via its Judith F. Krug Memorial Fund, is awarding grants to seven organizations in support of “Read-Out!” events during Banned Books Week, Sept. 25-Oct.2, 2010. Banned Books Week celebrates the freedom to...
ALSC announces exceptional websites for children
CHICAGO - The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), has added recommended websites to Great Web Sites for Kids ( www.ala.org/greatsites), its online resource containing hundreds of links...
An updated historical survey of YA literature
CHICAGO— ALA Editions, the publishing imprint of the American Library Association, announces the release of “ Young Adult Literature: From Romance to Realism,” by Michael Cart. In this much expanded revision of his 1996 book, veteran author Cart shows how...
Booklist kicks off the fall and school year with timely new content
Booklist has had a busy summer. In September, librarians will find new features and events on their desks ( Booklist print) or desktops ( Booklist Online), all designed to streamline collection development and reader’s advisory at the same time as...