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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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New from ACRL - "Navigating Disability in the Academic Library Workplace"

CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of " Navigating Disability in the Academic Library Workplace," edited by Paula Martin and Samantha Peter, a guide for librarians with disabilities on supporting...

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AI and information access

CHICAGO — How is the emergence of generative AI impacting information users and professionals? Published by Facet Publishing and available through the ALA Store, “ AI and Information Access: Benefits, Challenges and Lessons” examines this vital question...

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An updated workbook for new instruction librarians

CHICAGO — Written by a team of library instructors whose “experience and expertise in this field is evident throughout” ( VOYA), Candice Benjes-Small and Rebecca Miller Waltz’s “ The New Instruction Librarian: A Workbook for Trainers and Learners” has...

New from ACRL - “Teaching Information Literacy by Discipline: Using and Creating Adaptations of the Framework”

CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “T eaching Information Literacy by Discipline: Using and Creating Adaptations of the Framework,” edited by Scott P. Libson and Malia Willey, exploring how...

New from ACRL - Text and Data Mining Literacy for Librarians

CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of " Text and Data Mining Literacy for Librarians," edited by Whitney Kramer, Iliana Burgos, and Evan Muzzall, demonstrating how academic libraries are supporting...

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AI guidance for school librarians

CHICAGO — The sudden appearance of AI in educational settings is exciting and transformative—and also disorienting. But this shift presents new opportunities to enhance school library services, support teaching and learning, and streamline school...

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Media labs, makerspaces, and creative technology spaces in academic libraries

CHICAGO — Beyond the loaning of laptops and phone chargers, libraries are branching out into supporting patrons by providing spaces and services that encourage art, communication, and innovation. Perhaps you’ve been tasked with building such a space in...

New from ACRL - Making Values-Based Decisions in the Academic Library

CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of " Making Values-Based Decisions in the Academic Library," edited by Amanda Koziura and Amy Tureen. This collection demonstrates how values can be central...

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Empowering student volunteers in the school library

CHICAGO — Juggling the responsibilities of teaching, budgeting, curating, programming, planning, and advocating, it's no wonder that school librarians feel overstretched. Training student volunteers in leadership skills is the solution you’ve been looking...

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AI-powered cataloging

CHICAGO — Published by Facet Publishing and available through the ALA Store, “ AI-Powered Cataloguing: A Practical Guide to Building a Cataloguing Application with Power Apps” offers a step-by-step journey to how cataloging processes can be modernized by...

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Crafting ethical narratives for advocacy and impact

CHICAGO — In today’s polarized landscape, libraries face two key challenges: the difficulty of turning raw data into narratives that effectively advocate for libraries, and the ethical complexities of representing communities in these stories. Kate...

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AASL announces publication of the second edition of the National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries

CHICAGO — Published by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and ALA Editions, the newly released second edition of “ National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries” equips school librarians with the...

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PLA Releases Results from the 2024 Public Library Staff Survey

The Public Library Association (PLA) has released the 2024 Public Library Staff Survey report. The annual surveys since 2020 have followed a rotating series of topics—Technology, Staff, and Services for Strong Communities.

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The School Librarian's Guide to (Almost) Everything

CHICAGO — Because school librarians assume so many roles—leader, advocate, instructional partner, teacher, information specialist, and program administrator—their responsibilities vary widely. It’s impossible to be an expert in everything related to the...

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Using critical thinking and perspective transformation to break information bubbles

CHICAGO — Higher education is about transformation: research shows that the most well-prepared graduates are those who have experienced changes in how they think about and experience the world around them. Jack Mezirow’s transformative learning theory...