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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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Announcing the Awardees of the 2025 Core Presidential Citations

CHICAGO—Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures is pleased to announce the 2025 awardees of Core Presidential Citations. The Core Presidential Citations recognize distinguished achievements by Core members who make significant contributions to the...

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Sadie Baldwin Awarded the 2025 Core Christian Larew Memorial Scholarship in Library and Information Technology

CHICAGO—Sadie Baldwin has been selected to receive the 2025 Christian Larew Memorial Scholarship in Library and Information Technology , sponsored by Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures and Baker & Taylor. This $3,000 scholarship is for master’s...

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Five Projects Receive 2025 AIA/ALA Library Building Award

WASHINGTON – June 5, 2025 – The American Institute of Architects (AIA) proudly announced the winners of its 2025 Awards during a prestigious gala held at the Omni Boston at the Seaport Ensemble Ballroom. One of these awards is the ALA/AIA Library Building...

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AASL Research Paper Awards Announced

CHICAGO – Three research papers have been awarded the 2025 American Association of School Librarians (AASL) Research Paper Award by the Educators of School Librarians Section (ESLS) of AASL. Sponsored by ABC-CLIO, the grants recognize excellence in...

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ALA Announces 2025 Recipients of Celebrated Library Intellectual Freedom Awards

CHICAGO – The Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) of the American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce the Illinois Library Association as the recipient of the 2025 Gerald Hodges Intellectual Freedom Chapter Relations Award; Nate Coulter...

American Association of School Librarians Best Digital Tools for Teaching and Learning 2025

AASL Announces 2025 Best Digital Tools for Teaching & Learning

CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has released its annual list of Best Digital Tools for Teaching & Learning. The Best Digital Tools provide opportunities for school librarians to enhance learning, engage learners, and...

Hermina G. B. Anghelescu selected as the recipient of the LHRT Distinguished Service in Library History Award

The Library History Round Table of the American Library Association has named Dr. Hermina G. B. Anghelescu as the recipient of the 2025 Distinguished Service in Library History Award.

Eric C. Novotny selected as the recipient of the LHRT Innovation and Advocacy in Library History Award

The Library History Round Table of the American Library Association has named Eric C. Novotny as the recipient of the 2025 Innovation and Advocacy in Library History Award.

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Scotts Ridge Middle School named National School Library of the Year

CHICAGO – Scotts Ridge Middle School, located in Ridgefield, Connecticut, is the recipient of the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) 2025 National School Library of the Year (NSLY) Award. Sponsored by Follett Content, the NSLY Award...

Congratulations to the 2025 Core Career LIFT Award Recipients!

CHICAGO-- Congratulations to the 2025 Core Career LIFT Award Recipients! The recipients are: Ricardo Rodriguez Career LIFT Award Sponsored by OCLC Ricardo Rodriquez, Circulation Coordinator, has been with Dominican University since March 2019 and has...

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Winners Announced: 2025 PR Xchange Awards Competition

The Core PR Xchange Committee is delighted to announce the winners of this year's PR Xchange Awards Competition. This year, we have awarded 27 print winners and 27 electronic winners. Congratulations to those libraries! The PR Xchange Committee is charged...

Desiree Mallette is the 2025 recipient of the Paul Howard Award for Courage

The Paul Howard Award for Courage Jury is pleased to announce that Desiree Mallette is the 2025 recipient of the American Library Association (ALA) Paul Howard Award for Courage.

Kelvin Watson is the recipient of the ALA Ken Haycock Award for Promoting Librarianship

Kelvin Watson, Executive Director of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District (Nev.), is the recipient of the American Library Association (ALA) Ken Haycock Award for Promoting Librarianship.

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Erin Sniderman named the 2025 winner of ALA’s Ernest A. DiMattia Award for Innovation and Service to Community and Profession

Erin Sniderman has been named the 2025 winner of ALA’s Ernest A. DiMattia Award for Innovation and Service to Community and Profession.

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Dr. Emily D. Spunaugle selected as the 2025 Phyllis Dain Library History Dissertation Award recipient

The 2025 Phyllis Dain Library History Dissertation Award recipient is Dr. Emily D. Spunaugle for her dissertation, Printed for the Benefit: British Women’s Benevolent Publications in the Long Eighteenth Century.