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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 16, 2024
Ten honorees receive prestigious I Love My Librarian Award for outstanding public service
The American Library Association (ALA) is thrilled to announce this year’s ten recipients of the coveted I Love My Librarian Award.

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.
Reference Interview Course from RUSA
Register today for the upcoming Six-week asynchronous course Reference Interview 101 starting on April 1, 2024.
More Sessions Confirmed for the “Best of Core Forum” Webinar Collection for 2023 Event
Core is pleased to announce another updated list of selections for the second “Best of Core Forum” webinar collection. These webinars are based on programs presented at the 2023 Core Forum. The presenters are adapting the program content into live webinars to extend the reach of their sessions and expertise.
March 2024 Online Learning with RUSA
CHICAGO- The American Library Association- Reference and User Services Division (RUSA), continues to offer an outstanding combination of repeat and new courses/webinars. Check out our list of upcoming programming below: How to Get a Federal Library Job 60...
Core Webinar - Best of Core Forum: Translating Mission Statements into Metrics
CHICAGO—Join Core for the webinar "Best of Core Forum: Translating Mission Statements into Metrics" on March 20, 2024, at 1 p.m. CT. Useful metrics must balance alignment, objectivity, measurability, and ease of communication. Mission, vision, and values...
Core Webinar Series: Creative Commons
CHICAGO—Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures is excited to present the four-part webinar series “Creative Commons” March-April 2024. This webinar series is from Creative Commons, an international nonprofit organization that empowers people to grow...
Core Webinar - Best of Core Forum: Asking for Help in a Helping Profession
CHICAGO—Core hosts the webinar "Best of Core Forum: Asking for Help in a Helping Profession" on February 28, 2024, at 1 p.m. CT. In our work as librarians we encourage all library patrons to ask for help. Librarianship is the profession of “Ask Us” and...
CHICAGO—Join Core for the webinar "Best of Core Forum: Using Critical Reflection to Navigate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Issues" on February 27, 2024, at 1 p.m. CT. Over the last several years, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have become...
Core Webinar - Best of Core Forum: Transformative Agreements; Twisting Open Access
CHICAGO—Core hosts the webinar "Best of Core Forum: Transformative Agreements; Twisting Open Access" on February 21, 2024, at 1 p.m. CT. Transformative Agreements are large academic publishers’ latest model for increasing revenue and exploiting the Open...
Core Webinar - Best of Core Forum: Burnout in Libraries; A Research & Advocacy Panel
CHICAGO—Join Core for the webinar "Best of Core Forum: Burnout in Libraries; A Research & Advocacy Panel" on February 20, 2024, at 1 p.m. CT. In this panel discussion, participants will discuss burnout in libraries as researched and witnessed in both...
Core Adds More to the “Best of Core Forum” Webinar Collection for 2023 Event
CHICAGO — Core is pleased to announce an updated list of selections for the second “Best of Core Forum” webinar collection. These webinars are based on programs presented at the 2023 Core Forum. The presenters are adapting the program content into live...
Core Webinar - Best of Core Forum: Getting Our Money’s Worth with eBook Acquisitions
CHICAGO –Join Core for the webinar "Best of Core Forum: Getting Our Money's Worth with eBook Acquisitions" on February 14, 2024, at 1 p.m. CT. With more than six years of data from the Demand Driven Acquisitions (DDA) program of an R1 university, the...
Core Webinar - Best of Core Forum: Data Visualizations and Dashboards; Lessons Learned
CHICAGO –Core hosts the webinar "Best of Core Forum: Data Visualizations and Dashboards; Lessons Learned" on February 13, 2024, at 1 p.m. CT. Like many libraries, Miami University's has storehouses full of operations data. However, challenges frequently...
Core Webinar - Best of Core Forum: Creating an Inclusive Metadata Policy
CHICAGO–Join Core for the webinar "Best of Core Forum: Creating an Inclusive Metadata Policy" on February 6, 2024, at 1 p.m. CT. The Brigham Young University Library is creating an Inclusive Metadata Policy for metadata creators to use when creating and...
Core Webinar - Best of Core Forum: BIPOC Women Leadership in Academic Libraries
CHICAGO –Core hosts the webinar "Best of Core Forum: BIPOC Women Leadership in Academic Libraries" on February 7, 2024, at 1 p.m. CT. This panel presentation is composed of Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) women leaders, working in middle...
Core Webinar - Best of Core Forum: Designing for Human Behavior
CHICAGO –Core hosts the free webinar "Best of Core Forum: Designing for Human Behavior" on January 17, 2024, at 1 p.m. CT. This webinar discusses the different behavior and work patterns we have observed over our 30+ years of designing for public spaces...