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American Library Association to present during the United Nations High-Level Political Forum
The American Library Association is sending a delegation to the United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development, July 13-24.
Helmick inaugurated 2025-2026 ALA President
Sam Helmick, Community & Access Services Coordinator at Iowa City Public Library, was inaugurated ALA President for 2025-2026 on June 30 at the ALA Annual Conference in Philadelphia.
American Library Association chooses Daniel Montgomery as new executive director
The American Library Association (ALA) has selected Daniel J. Montgomery as its next executive director. He will replace Interim Executive Director Leslie Burger.
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...
Clarivate partners with American Library Association to advocate for U.S. libraries
Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT), a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, today announced a new milestone in its decades-long partnership with the American Library Association (ALA).
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).
ALA ANNOUNCES BANNED BOOKS WEEK 2025 THEME
The American Library Association and Banned Books Week Coalition are pleased to announce the theme for Banned Books Week 2025: “Censorship Is So 1984. Read for Your Rights.” Banned Books Week will take place October 5 – 11, 2025.
IMLS Cuts Put America’s Public Libraries at Risk
The elimination of federal funding for public libraries will be felt in every community across the country, and particularly in rural areas.
Teresa Anderson named executive director of the Association of College and Research Libraries
The American Library Association (ALA) announced today that Teresa Anderson will become the executive director of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), a division of ALA. Anderson begins her new role May 19.
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
Neal elected 2025-2028 ALA treasurer
Larry Neal, library director of Clinton-Macomb Public Library in Michigan, has been elected treasurer of the American Library Association (ALA) for 2025–2028.
McCauley wins 2026-2027 ALA presidency
Maria McCauley, Director of Libraries, Cambridge Public Library, Cambridge, Massachusetts, has been elected 2025-2026 president-elect of the American Library Association (ALA).
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.
Deadline Extended to April 30: Application open for ALA Endowment Trustee position
Applications are now being accepted for two (2) ALA Endowment Trustee positions, who will serve a three-year term. All applicants will be required to submit an electronic application, as well as upload a CV and three references.
Public Libraries magazine announces 2024 Feature Article Contest winners
Public Libraries, the official magazine of the Public Library Association (PLA), is pleased to announce the recipients of the Feature Article Contest for articles published in the 2024 volume year.
ALA responds to the termination of IMLS grants in several states
This morning, several states received written notification from Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Acting Director Keith Sonderling that their IMLS grants were cancelled.
ALA says White House “cutting off opportunity” for Americans as administration cuts IMLS staff
Today, the American Library Association (ALA) issued the following statement upon news that all staff at the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) were placed on administrative leave for an unknown length of time
Janet Hyunju Clarke wins the 2025 ALA Medal of Excellence Award
Janet Hyunju Clarke, the associate dean of research and learning at the Stony Brook University Libraries, New York, has been awarded the ALA Medal of Excellence Award.
ALA, Unite Against Book Bans share Right to Read Day theme and actions
American Library Association and Unite Against Book Bans invite the community to participate in Right to Read Day, taking place April 7, the Monday of National Library Week.
Lisa Varga named Associate Executive Director of ALA’s Public Policy and Advocacy Office
The American Library Association (ALA) announced today that Lisa Varga will become the associate executive director of ALA’s Public Policy and Advocacy Office in Washington D.C.