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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.
Library of Congress and ALA announce new educational series
CHICAGO — ALA Editions, the book publishing arm of the American Library Association, is pleased to announce a new educational series, “Discover and Learn with the Library of Congress,” to be published in association with the Library of Congress. Combining...
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Unframing the Visual: Visual Literacy Pedagogy in Academic Libraries and Information Spaces,” edited by Maggie Murphy, Stephanie Beene, Katie Greer, Sara...
The 12 steps to a community-led library
CHICAGO — Libraries want to be more responsive to their diverse communities. Yet many libraries lack the structures, cultures, and mindsets to sustain community-led methods. “ The 12 Steps to a Community-Led Library,” published by ALA Editions, lays out...
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of " Rethinking Institutional Repositories: Innovations in Management, Collections, and Inclusion." Edited by Josh C. Cromwell, the book features a collection of...
A complete guide to scholarly communication and publishing academic research
CHICAGO — Published by Facet Publishing and available through the ALA Store, “ The Scholarly Communication Handbook: From Research Dissemination to Societal Impact” is guided by the question "Where to publish?" Author Lai Ma explores publication types...
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Everyday Evidence-Based Practice in Academic Libraries: Case Studies and Reflections,” edited by Claire Walker Wiley, Amanda B. Click, and Meggan Houlihan...
Libraries without borders chronicled in Library History Round Table volume
CHICAGO — “ Libraries Without Borders: New Directions in Library History,” published by ALA Editions, is a remarkable collection of essays drawn from the Library History Seminar sponsored by the Library History Round Table (LHRT). Edited by Steven A...
AASL opens call for School Library Research Editorial Board Ex-Officio Doctoral Student
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) seeks a doctoral student to serve on the School Library Research (SLR) Editorial Board in an ex-officio position. For more information and the application, visit www.ala.org/aasl/docapp. As an...
Bibliotherapy-informed practices, programs, and events
CHICAGO — Bibliotherapy can be defined as the use of guided reading for therapeutic ends. And though you might not be a licensed mental health professional, you can—and do, even without knowing it—support mental health and personal growth by connecting...
AASL’s exploration of the Shared Foundations concludes with Curate
CHICAGO — Published by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and ALA Editions, “ Curate” helps to connect learners to resources in more thoughtful, meaningful ways. Through teaching learners and other educators to curate—to overcome their...
Using experimentation to make evidence-based decisions
CHICAGO — The last five years have demonstrated that sticking with the status quo is not an option; instead, as the experiences of many libraries show, those that experiment are better positioned to adapt to rapidly changing environments and evolving user...
New from ACRL - “Comic Books, Special Collections, and the Academic Library”
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Comic Books, Special Collections, and the Academic Library,” edited by Brian Flota and Kate Morris.The book is a collection of best practices for the...
Applying learning theories in real-world contexts
CHICAGO — From makerspaces to book clubs, from media facilities to group study spaces, from special events to book displays, libraries support learning in numerous ways. In “ The Librarian's Guide to Learning Theory: Practical Applications in Library...
New from ACRL - “Scholarly Communication Librarianship and Open Knowledge”
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of " Scholarly Communication Librarianship and Open Knowledge," edited by Maria Bonn, Josh Bolick, and Will Cross. This open textbook and practitioner’s guide...
LibTech Insights, technology content channel from Choice, announces partnership with Gary Price
Middletown, CT - Choice is pleased to announce a new partnership with Gary Price, an information services industry expert. The new collaboration will bring specially curated and timely content to Choice’s newest vertical, LibTech Insights, which provides...
