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April 9, 2026

ALA and AFSCME Prevail in Fight to Protect Libraries and Museums Nationwide

On April 9, 2026, the American Library Association (ALA) – the largest library association in the world – and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) – the nation’s largest union of cultural workers – reached a settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice that protects the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and ensures the agency will continue carrying out its congressionally mandated work.

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New wave of bills targeting libraries is ‘a threat to our democracy,’ American Library Association warns

The association, founded in 1876, condemned legislation that would threaten librarians and other educators with criminal prosecution for possessing “obscene” material.
 

 

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Nomination deadline approaching for 2011 reference and user services achievement awards

CHICAGO—The Dec. 15 nomination deadline is quickly approaching for the 2011 achievement awards and conference travel grants offered by the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA). RUSA, which represents librarians and information service...

Dec. 15 deadline for ASCLA 2011 service, leadership and achievement awards

CHICAGO—All nominations for the Association for Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies’ (ASCLA) Leadership and Professional Achievement Award, the Exceptional Service Award, the Cathleen Bourdon Service Award, the ASCLA/KLAS/NOD Award and the...

Nominations sought for Equality Award

CHICAGO - The American Library Association (ALA) is seeking nominations for the 2011 Equality Award. This annual award, consisting of $1,000 and a 24k gold-framed citation of achievement, is given to an individual or group for an outstanding contribution...

Abate appointed new editor of ASCLA member e-newsletter

CHICAGO—Interface, the e-newsletter of the Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA), welcomes Anne Abate, owner of Library Discount Network and a longtime ASCLA member, to the helm as editor. Interface, which is distributed...

NMRT announces 2011 Emerging Leader recipient

CHICAGO - NMRT is pleased to sponsor Megan Hodge for the 2011 Emerging Leaders program.  The sponsorship consists of $1,000 toward the costs of attending the 2011 Midwinter Meeting in San Diego and the 2011 Annual Conference in New Orleans.   Megan earned...

Nancy Pearl headlines PLA webinar this December

CHICAGO – At 1 p.m. CST on Dec. 13, the Public Library Association (PLA) will host a live, hour-long webinar, “Nancy Pearl Presents: Books That Make Great Gifts.” Part of the monthly PLA Webinar Series “Public Libraries at Work,” this event marks Pearl’s...

Applications for ALTAFF Trustee awards due Dec. 15

PHILADELPHIA - The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations (ALTAFF), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), is accepting applications for the ALA Trustee Citation and the ALTAFF/Gale Outstanding Trustee Grant...

YALSA sponsors Delatte, Marker as 2011 Emerging Leaders

CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) chose two members for the 2011 ALA Emerging Leaders program: Monique Delatte, acquisitions librarian at Fullerton College and adjunct librarian at Rio Hondo College library, both in California...

Last week for advance registration for Midwinter

CHICAGO - Advance registration with savings for the American Library Association ( ALA) Midwinter Meeting closes on Monday, Nov. 29. In addition to the business meetings and opportunities for networking, the Midwinter Meeting offers high-profile speakers...

LIS Faculty and Practitioners Surviving and Thriving Together discussion to be held at Midwinter

CHICAGO - The American Library Association Committee on Education (ALA-COE) and the Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE) are co-sponsoring  a Library Education Discussion Group entitled:  “LIS Faculty and Practitioners...

Ken Haycock Award for Promoting Librarianship

CHICAGO - ALA is seeking nominations for the Ken Haycock Award for Promoting Librarianship.   The award honors an individual for contributing significantly to the public recognition and appreciation of librarianship through professional performance...

Nominations sought for Sullivan Award

CHICAGO - The American Library Association (ALA) is seeking nominations for the Sullivan Award for Public Library Administrators Supporting Services to Children. The award honors an individual who has shown exceptional understanding and support for...

Follow ALA Youth Media Award results live

Join thousands as ALA, ALSC and YALSA unveil the best of the best in children’s and young adult literature and media   CHICAGO - The American Library Association (ALA) will provide a free live webcast of its Youth Media Awards, a national announcement of...

ALA Office for Diversity selects field recruiters for Discovering Librarianship

The American Library Association’s Office for Diversity and Spectrum Scholarship Program are pleased to announce the early career librarians selected to serve as field recruiters for the Discovering Librarianship project -- a recruitment initiative...

3M/NMRT Professional Development Grant

Applications sought for 3M/NMRT Professional Development Grant CHICAGO - It's STILL NOT TOO LATE!!! Members of ALA's New Members Round Table (NMRT) can apply to receive a grant, sponsored by 3M Library Systems, which will cover expenses to attend the ALA...