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The American Library Association and American Association of School Librarians endorsed the bicameral Quality Educator Partnership Act (S.5549 / H.R.10530).

CHICAGO – Newly published research study from the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) peer-reviewed online journal, School Library Research (SLR), used surveys and interviews to examine digital citizenship in K-12 schools following the COVID...

Following a July 15 decision by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, the Digital Equity Act (DEA) Competitive Grant Program is set to resume, but without a key provision that addresses racial disparities in internet access.

Faith leaders, librarians and civic advocates gathered in Chicago on June 25 for a workshop focused on how religious communities and library workers can work together to fight book bans and defend the freedom to read.

The American Library Association, along with SHLB Coalition partners, launched a full-scall advocacy campaign today after the FCC voted to advance a proposal that asks whether the E-Rate program should be terminated or limited to only rural areas.

The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies approved level funding ($291.8 million) for the Institute of Museum and Library Services in its Fiscal Year 2027 bill on June 4.

CHICAGO – Newly published research study from the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) peer-reviewed online journal, School Library Research (SLR), used surveys and interviews to analyze book censorship in Texas school libraries. Articles can...

Today, ten cultural organizations, including the American Library Association (ALA), called on Congress to expand federal funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) in its fiscal year (FY) 2027 appropriations bills.

The American Library Association once again joins as a premier partner for National Voter Registration Day! And don't miss our webinar with the League of Women Voters.

Organizations representing the vast majority of North American public libraries today released a joint statement calling for change in licensing for digital content.

The American Library Association today expressed disappointment following the Federal Communications Commission's vote to establish a new competitive bidding portal for the federal E-Rate program.

The American Library Association (ALA) welcomes the introduction of the Prison Libraries Act, bicameral legislation aimed at expanding access to library services and educational opportunities for people who are incarcerated.

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.

On April 6, 2026, a federal court granted the Trump Administration’s request to withdraw its appeal of a federal judge’s earlier ruling that struck down the Administration’s dismantling of the Institute of Museum and Library Services.