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May 21, 2025
ALA welcomes IMLS staff return and select grant reinstatements, cautiously optimistic about national case
ALA welcomed the return of Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) staff to work and the reinstatement of some IMLS grants, which had been terminated following President Trump’s March 14 Executive Order 14238.
May 15, 2025
ALA raises alarm over termination of Digital Equity Act grants
The American Library Association (ALA) raised alarm over the Trump Administration’s cancellation of the Digital Equity Act grant program as of May 9.
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.
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.
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...
UPstander Dr. Omékongo Dibinga to open AASL National Conference
CHICAGO – International motivational speaker and UPstander Dr. Omékongo Dibinga will keynote the opening general session of the 2021 American Association of School Librarians (AASL) National Conference, taking place October 21-23 in Salt Lake City, Utah...
Registration Opens for 2021 AASL National Conference
CHICAGO – Registration is now open for the 2021 American Association of School Librarians (AASL) National Conference. The conference, taking place Oct. 21-23, 2021, in Salt Lake City, Utah, convenes school library professionals for in-person learning and...
AASL seeks reviewers for 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 2021 AASL National Conference. To apply, please use the application form...
AASL opens proposals for 2021 national conference programming
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has launched a comprehensive call for proposals for its 2021 national conference. AASL invites proposals for concurrent sessions, research into practice sessions, and the IdeaLab best practice...
AASL opens call for 2021 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 2021 AASL National Conference Committee. The conference, taking place October 21-23, 2021, in Salt Lake City, Utah, is the...
Help build the 2021 AASL National Conference
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) invites school library professionals to help plan programming for the 2021 AASL National Conference. Professionals are asked to submit topics needed for professional development during the...
AASL National School Library Standards guide national conference learning
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY – The 2019 American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) National Conference, Nov. 14 – 16, at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, Kentucky has come to a close, with more than 2,500 registered attendees...
A deep dive into AASL’s Shared Foundation of Inquire
CHICAGO — Published by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and ALA Editions, Lori E. Donovan’s book “ Inquire” explores how inquiry process models and questioning protocols can be used and modified to develop curious and reflective...
LeeAnna Mills Wins a Year of Free AASL Membership
CHICAGO – By sharing the wealth of AASL membership with a colleague, LeeAnna Mills has won a free year of AASL membership. Mills's name was drawn as a monthly winner of the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) Share the Wealth Campaign. By...
Delving into AASL’s Shared Foundation of Collaborate
CHICAGO —Published by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and ALA Editions, Mary Catherine Coleman’s book “ Collaborate” examines effective implementation of the Shared Foundation from the National School Library Standards. Part of the...
Maggie Townsend wins free AASL national conference registration, hotel and travel
CHICAGO – Maggie Townsend, school librarian in Bismarck, North Dakota, 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. As a...
AASL Announces Recipients of 2019 Research Grant
CHICAGO – The Educators of School Librarians (ESLS) Section of the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) announces the recipients of the 2019 AASL Research Grant. Sponsored by School Library Connection, the grant recognizes excellence in...
AASL’s new resource for strengthening leadership style and skills
CHICAGO — Guiding school librarians to new levels of leadership, “ Leadership: Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Communication, and Relationship Building,” published by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and ALA Editions, breaks down...
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...
