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March 15, 2025
ALA statement on White House assault on the Institute of Museum and Library Services
An executive order issued by the Trump administration on Friday night, March 14, calls for the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the nation’s only federal agency for America’s libraries.
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 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.
New from ACRL - “Toward Inclusive Academic Librarian Hiring Practices”
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Toward Inclusive Academic Librarian Hiring Practices,” edited by Kathryn Houk, Jordan Nielsen, and Jenny Wong-Welch. This collection can help you center...
American Libraries recognizes 12 libraries in its 2024 Library Design Showcase
Twelve new and renovated libraries, as well as their architects, have been recognized in American Libraries’ 2024 Library Design Showcase.
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Information Literacy and Social Media: Empowered Student Engagement with the ACRL Framework” by Michele Santamaría and Nicole Pfannenstiel, demonstrating how...
New from ACRL - "Spatial Literacy in Public Health: Faculty-Librarian Teaching Collaborations"
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Spatial Literacy in Public Health: Faculty-Librarian Teaching Collaborations,” edited by Laureen P. Cantwell-Jurkovic and Tammy Parece, a collection of ideas...
Practical approaches to inclusive cataloging
CHICAGO — As part of the profession's ongoing EDISJ efforts to redress librarianship’s problematic past, practitioners from across the field are questioning long-held library authorities and standards. They’re undertaking a critical and rigorous re...
ALA Store at 2024 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition
Located in Lobby E near Registration, the ALA Store will offer a wide range of posters, bookmarks, clothing, gift books, professional development resources and more during the 2024 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition. Store hours are: Friday, June 28: 12...
New from ACRL - “Critical Library Leadership: Managing Self and Others in Today’s Academic Library”
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Critical Library Leadership: Managing Self and Others in Today’s Academic Library,” edited by Kristin Henrich and Cinthya Ippoliti, offering thoughtful...
Strengthening library ecosystems using One Voice
CHICAGO — A patron of one library is the potential patron of any other library at a different time of life or location. And though each library serves its own unique community, when different kinds of libraries speak together with one voice, the entire...
An updated toolkit for winning grants
CHICAGO — Newly updated and comprehensive, the third edition of “ Winning Grants,” published by ALA Neal-Schuman, is a must-have for library directors, grant writers, board members, consultants, and anyone navigating the intricacies of library grant...
A workbook for navigating intellectual freedom challenges
CHICAGO — Whether a book challenge is upon you, on the horizon, in your rearview mirror, or not yet in sight, now is the time to start envisioning what a challenge-ready team looks like in your organization. “ Prepared Libraries, Empowered Teams: A...
Essential checklist of library building design considerations
CHICAGO — With staff time at a premium, and library budgets that leave little room for overages, undertaking a successful library building or renovation project requires precision planning, effective communication, and focused coordination. Using a...
Sourcebooks and ALA present 12-month undated planner for book lovers
CHICAGO — Sourcebooks, a leading independent publisher based in Chicago, and the American Library Association’s (ALA) book publishing imprint, ALA Editions | ALA Neal-Schuman, announce publication of The American Library Association Recommended Reads and...
New from ACRL - “Toxic Dynamics: Disrupting, Dismantling, and Transforming Academic Library Culture”
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Toxic Dynamics: Disrupting, Dismantling, and Transforming Academic Library Culture,” edited by Russell Michalak, Trevor A. Dawes, and Jon E. Cawthorne. The...
Supporting sustainable development goals through information science
CHICAGO — The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of 17 universal goals adopted by the UN in 2015. “ Information for Sustainable Development: Technology, People and Society,” published by Facet Publishing and available through the ALA Store...
The networked school librarian
CHICAGO — School librarians need to engage with their staff and community to help define their role, raise their profile, and make a real impact. Whether you’re a solo school librarian, a team member, or a team leader, you’ll find practical advice about...
