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May 1, 2025
Federal Court Halts Dismantling of Federal Library Agency in ALA Lawsuit
Today, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted a temporary restraining order to block the Trump Administration’s dismantling of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
April 7, 2025
American Library Association, AFSCME Challenge Trump Administration Gutting of Institute of Museum and Library Services
American Library Association, AFSCME Challenge Trump Administration Gutting of Institute of Museum and Library Services
April 7, 2025
American Library Association kicks off National Library Week with the Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2024 and the State of America’s Libraries Report
The American Library Association (ALA) today released the highly anticipated Top 10 Most Challenged Books List.
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."
ALA in the News
The association, founded in 1876, condemned legislation that would threaten librarians and other educators with criminal prosecution for possessing “obscene” material.
ARTivist Nikkolas Smith to open AASL National Conference
CHICAGO – Nikkolas Smith, ARTivist, Concept artist, Children's Books Author, and Film Illustrator, will keynote the opening general session of the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) National Conference. The conference will be held Oct. 19-21...
Travel Grants Available for First-Time AASL National Conference Attendees
CHICAGO — Thirty travel grants are available to school library professionals wishing to attend the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) National Conference for the first time. The $750 grants for first-time attendees of the conference are...
AASL seeks reviewers for 2023 National Conference
CHICAGO - The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) is currently accepting applications for volunteers to participate in a blind review and scoring of proposals for the 2023 AASL National Conference to be held October 19-21 in Tampa, FL. To...
Registration Opens for 2023 AASL National Conference
CHICAGO – Registration is now open for the 2023 American Association of School Librarians (AASL) National Conference. The conference, taking place Oct. 19-21, 2023, in Tampa, Florida, convenes school library professionals for in-person learning and...
AASL opens call for 2023 national conference programming proposals
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has opened the proposal submission site for its 2023 national conference. AASL invites proposals for concurrent sessions and research empowering practice sessions, to be presented Oct. 19-21...
AASL Opens Call For 2023 AASL National Conference Committee Members
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) seeks a dynamic group of school library professionals to serve on the 2023 AASL National Conference Committee. The conference, taking place October 19-21, 2023 in Tampa, Florida, is the only...
SALT LAKE CITY – School librarians are educators at the heart of their schools, promoting literacy, equity, diversity, and inclusion; enhancing learning; and ensuring access to information for all. They work collaboratively with administrators, fellow...
Journey through school librarianship using AASL’s Shared Foundation of Explore
CHICAGO — Published by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and ALA Editions, Sarah Culp Searles’s book “ Explore” takes readers on a journey through the broad and varied territory of school librarianship, sharing resources, ideas, and...
Using AASL’s Shared Foundation of Include as a roadmap for more inclusive spaces and practice
CHICAGO — Published by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and ALA Editions, Julie Stivers’s book “ Include” brings together a chorus of school librarians, scholars, and students representing a wide range of races, ethnicities...
Mernie Maestas wins free AASL National Conference registration, hotel, and travel
CHICAGO – Mernie Maestas, school librarian in Missouri, recommended American Association of School Librarians (AASL) membership to a colleague and in return has been drawn as the grand prize winner of AASL's Share the Wealth campaign. The grand prize...
AASL to host screening of “Trust Me” during AASL National Conference
Rosemary Smith Managing Director Getting Better Foundation rosemary.smith@gettingbetterfoundation.org CHICAGO – During its 2021 National Conference, the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) will host a screening of the award-winning...
A Conversation with School Administrators at AASL National Conference
CHICAGO – The Friday general session during the 2021 American Association of School Librarians (AASL) National Conference will give attendees an intimate look at what administrators need and expect from their school librarians and school libraries and how...
AASL National Conference closing session will inspire school librarians to look to the future
CHICAGO – Led by Dr. Joe Sanchez and Dr. Jennifer Moore, the closing general session during the 2021 American Association of School Librarians (AASL) National Conference will provide attendees an opportunity to reflect on their conference learning and...
Thirty AASL members receive Bound to Stay Bound grants to attend first national conference
CHICAGO – Thirty American Association of School Librarians (AASL) members have been awarded $750 travel grants to attend their first AASL National Conference. Generously sponsored by Bound to Stay Bound Books, Inc. (BTSB), the grants will allow recipients...
2021 Edwards Award winner Kekla Magoon to speak at AASL National Conference
CHICAGO - Kekla Magoon, winner of the 2021 Margaret A. Edwards Award, will keynote the Saturday general session during the 2021 American Association of School Librarians (AASL) National Conference, taking place October 21-23 in Salt Lake City, Utah...
