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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 - “Valuing the Community College Library: Impactful Practices for Institutional Success”

CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Valuing the Community College Library: Impactful Practices for Institutional Success,” edited by Terra Jacobson and Spencer Brayton, a collection of...

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Developing the collective power of library workers

CHICAGO — Interest in unions and the real, day-to-day benefits they secure for employees is on the rise—including among library workers, who are beginning to realize that on their own they have little leverage. But with a union they have the power of...

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Critical information literacy topics, programs, and lessons

CHICAGO — Through its focus on questioning who creates information, addressing algorithmic biases, and advocating for the inclusion of marginalized voices, critical information literacy (CIL) can serve a vital function in navigating our complicated world...

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The AI and data revolution

CHICAGO — Published by Facet Publishing and available through the ALA Store, “ The AI and Data Revolution: Understanding the New Data Landscape” outlines the key changes over the last 30 years that have led to this moment, from the rise of mass media...

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Social media in healthcare information

CHICAGO — Social media has now been an integral part of life for over 20 years, revolutionizing so many aspects of our lives that it is now difficult to imagine a world without it. As smartphone technology has matured and users have grown more...

New from ACRL - Supporting Neurodiverse Students in Academic Libraries

CHICAGO - ACRL recently announced the publication of " Supporting Neurodiverse Students in Academic Libraries," edited by Amanda Boyer and Amir El-Chidiac, offering practical advice and effective practices for supporting students with autism spectrum...

ALA Store at 2025 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition

Visit the ALA Store, located in the Pennsylvania Convention Center on the bridge between the 200-level meeting rooms and Hall A, for a variety of posters, bookmarks, clothing, gift and professional development books, and more. Store hours are: Friday...

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Reimagining the public library

CHICAGO — “ Reimagining the Public Library: Key Debates and Future Approaches,” published by Facet Publishing and available through the ALA Store, takes a historical and international look at the development of public libraries over the past 25 years...

New from ACRL - “The Open Science Cookbook”

CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of " The Open Science Cookbook," edited by Emily Bongiovanni, Melanie Gainey, Chasz Griego, and Lencia McKee, a collection of lesson plans and activities for...

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PLA Releases ‘Navigating Difficult Situations in Public Libraries: The PLA Guide to Trauma-Informed De-Escalation’ Publication

This hands-on resource will show library workers how to de-escalate difficult situations safely and effectively.

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Libraries' opportunity to shape how AI transforms society

CHICAGO — In the form of generative AI, libraries are facing technological transformation of unprecedented speed and scale. Both controversial and disruptive, the sudden ubiquity of AI has already triggered uncertainty as well as the need for rapid...

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Explore invention and innovation with easily sharable, classroom-ready materials from the Library of Congress

CHICAGO — A new publication in “Discover and Learn with the Library,” an educational series published by the Library of Congress in association with ALA Editions, the book publishing arm of the American Library Association, “ Invention and Innovation”...

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Library programming to advance the sustainable development goals

CHICAGO — The seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) identified by the United Nations encompass an ambitious range of issues—world hunger, gender equality, and the climate crisis, to name just a few. Though timely and urgent, creating programming...

New from ACRL - “Legislative Advocacy and Public Policy Work for Academic and Research Library Workers: Perspectives and Strategies”

CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Legislative Advocacy and Public Policy Work for Academic and Research Library Workers” edited by Raymond Pun, Sonya M. Durney, and Tarida Anantachai...

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The Digital Accessibility Handbook for Libraries

CHICAGO — A complicated and multifaceted topic, digital accessibility in libraries is in constant flux as new technologies emerge and design standards continue to evolve. This makes it challenging for library workers to ensure that their libraries meet...