ALA Standards and Guidelines by Topic
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Academic Libraries
Primary coverage of Academic Libraries’ standards and guidelines is provided by the Association of Academic and Research Libraries (ACRL). and the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA).
Best Practices for Academic Interviews, Core, 2015.
Information Literacy Guidelines and Competencies for Undergraduate History Students, Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), 2013.
Intellectual Freedom Principles for Academic Libraries, an Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights, American Library Association (ALA), 2025.
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Access
AASL Open Educational Resources (OER) Toolkit, OER Implementation Task Force, American Association of School Librarians (AASL), 2019.
ACRL Framework for Access Services Librarianship, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2020.
ACRL Policy Statement on Open Access to Scholarship by Academic Librarians, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2020.
ACRL-RBMS/SAA Guidelines on Access to Research Materials in Archives and Special Collections Libraries, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), Rare Books and Manuscripts Section (RBMS)/Society of American Archivists (SSA), 2020.
Access to Digital Resources and Services, an Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights, American Library Association (ALA), 2025.
Access to Library Resources and Services for Minors, an Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights, American Library Association (ALA), 2025.
Access to Resources and Services in the School Library, an Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights, American Library Association (ALA), 2025.
Accessible Small and Rural Conversations in Libraries Guide, ALA Public Programs Office (PPO), 2022.
Economic Barriers to Library Access, an Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights, American Library Association (ALA), 2025.
Library Access and Representation for All Sexes, Gender Identities and Expressions, and Sexual Orientations, an Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights, American Library Association (ALA), 2025.
Restricted Access to Library Materials, an Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights, American Library Association (ALA), 2025.
Accessibility and Disability Services
Accessible Small and Rural Conversations in Libraries Guide, ALA Public Programs Office (PPO), 2022.
Guidelines for Library Services to Older Adults, Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), 2017.
Library Privacy Guidelines for Assistive Technology, ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee, 2020. Checklist
Serving Patrons with Disabilities Guide, ALA Public Programs Office (PPO), 2024.
Services to People with Disabilities, an Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights, American Library Association (ALA), 2025.
Revised Standards and Guidelines of Service for the Library of Congress Network of Libraries for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA), 2011.
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Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) Accessibility Toolkits
- Accessibility Management
- Accessible Communication Styles
- Assistive Technology
- Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
- Blindness and Low Vision
- Children and Teens with Disabilities
- Deaf or Hard of Hearing
- Developmental, Cognitive, and Intellectual Disabilities
- Learning Differences
- Library Staff with Disabilities
- Mental Health Issues
- Multiple Disabilities
- Patrons with Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias
- Service Animals
- Virtual Accessibility
- Volunteers with Disabilities
AASL Position Statement on Preparation of School Librarians, American Association of School Librarians (AASL), 2016.
AASL Position Statement on Support for National Board of Professional Teaching Standards Certification, American Association of School Librarians (AASL), 2025.
AASL Position Statement on The Critical Need for and Responsibilities of District-Level School Library Supervisors, American Association of School Librarians (AASL), 2021.
AASL Position Statement on The Definition of an Effective School Library, American Association of School Librarians (AASL), 2018.
Accreditation standards, policies, and procedures, ALA Committee on Accreditation/ALA Office for Accreditation, 2023.
ALA/AASL/CAEP School Librarian Preparation Standards. American Library Association (ALA), American Association of School Librarians (AASL), and Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), 2019.
ALA's Core Competences of Librarianship, Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment (HRDR), 2023.
Competencies for Special Collections Professionals, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2017.
Core Professional Values for the Teen Services Profession, Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), 2015. PDF
Diversity Standards: Cultural Competency for Academic Libraries, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2012.
Information Literacy Guidelines and Competencies for Undergraduate History Students, Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), 2013.
Joint Statement on Faculty Status of College and University Librarians, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), Association of American Colleges and Universities, and the American Association of University Professors, 2018.
Professional Competencies for Resource Sharing Practitioners, Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), 2024.
Professional Competencies for Reference and User Services Librarians, Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), 2017.
A Standard for the Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure of Academic Librarians, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2021.
Standards for Accreditation of Master's Programs in Library and Information Studies, ALA Committee on Accreditation/ALA Office for Accreditation, 2023.
Standards for Academic Librarians Without Faculty Status, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2021.
Standards for Faculty Status for Academic Librarians, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2021.
Statement on the Certification & Licensing of Academic Librarians, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2018.
Standards for Libraries in Higher Education, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2018. PDF | Japanese Translation | Draft Revision | Feedback Form
Teen Services Competencies for Library Staff, Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA).
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Archives and Special Collections
ACRL-RBMS/SAA Guidelines on Access to Research Materials in Archives and Special Collections Libraries Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), Rare Books and Manuscripts Section (RBMS)/Society of American Archivists (SSA), 2020.
Competencies for Special Collections Professionals, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2017.
Guidelines for Loans of Special Collections Materials for Exhibitions and Resource Sharing, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2023.
Guidelines on the Selection and Transfer of Materials from General Collections to Special Collections, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2016.
Guidelines Regarding the Security of Special Collections Materials, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2023.
Primary Source Literacy, Guidelines for, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2018.
RUSA Guidelines for Developing and Maintaining Genealogy and Local History Collections, Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), 2023.
RUSA Guidelines for Instruction in Genealogical Librarianship, Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), 2023.
Special Collections Librarians, ACRL Code of Ethics for, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2020.
Standardized Holdings Counts and Measures for Archival Repositories and Special Collections Libraries, Guidelines for, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2019.
Standardized Statistical Measures and Metrics for Public Services in Archival Repositories and Special Collections Libraries, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2017.
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Assessment
Assessment in Academic Libraries, Proficiencies for, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2023. PDF
Demonstrating Results: Using Outcome Measurement in Your Library (Results Series), Rhea Joyce Rubin for the Public Library Association (PLA), 2005.
Engage, Cultivate, Provide, Assess: An Outreach Model for Serving Children and Families, Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), 2019.
Evaluating Library Collections, an Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights, American Library Association (ALA), 2025.
Impactful Scholarship and Metrics, ACRL Framework for, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2020.
Measuring and Assessing Reference Services and Resources: A Guide, Reference and User Services Association (RUSA).
Preservation Manager's Guide to Cost Analysis, Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS), 2008
Privacy Field Guide: Privacy Audits, Erin Berman, Bonnie Tijerina, and the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF), 2022.
Standardized Holdings Counts and Measures for Archival Repositories and Special Collections Libraries, Guidelines for, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2019.
Standardized Statistical Measures and Metrics for Public Services in Archival Repositories and Special Collections Libraries, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2017.
YALSA's Public Library Evaluation Tool, Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA).
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Bibliography
Guidelines for the Preparation of a Bibliography, Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), 2010.
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Buildings and Spaces
The Bed Bug Guide for Public Libraries—eEditions PDF e-book, Sarah Kittrell for the Public Library Association (PLA), 2016.
Building Libraries & Library Additions: General Information, American Library Association LibGuides.
Library Space Planning: A PLA Guide—eEditions PDF e-book, David Vinjamuri for the Public Library Association (PLA), 2019.
Meeting Rooms, an Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights, American Library Association (ALA), 2025.
The Need for Teen Spaces in Public Libraries, Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), 2016
Managing Facilities for Results: Optimizing Space for Services (Results Series), Cheryl Bryan for the Public Library Association (PLA), 2007.
Teen Space Guidelines, Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). PDF
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Cataloging
AASL Position Statement on Labeling Practices, American Association of School Librarians (AASL), 2021.
ALA Filing Rules, RTSD Filing Committee.
Cataloging Standards and Guides, American Library Association LibGuides.
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RDA: Resource Description and Access
- RDA Toolkit. RDA is standard for bibliographic description used by catalogers and other metadata specialists working in libraries and other cultural institutions. The standard is currently available in 5 different languages, with more to come.
- Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules, 2nd Edition is available online through the RDA Toolkit.. AACR2 was supplanted by RDA as the preferred standard for bibliographic description. It has not been updated in decades and will not be updated ever again, though some still use the standard.
- RDA Essentials, Second Edition, Thomas Brenndorfer for RDA, 2026. First edition.
- RDA Glossary, The RDA Steering Committee (RSC), 2021.
- RDA Registry website. The RDA Registry contains linked data and Semantic Web representations of the entities, elements, and terminologies approved by the RDA Steering Committee (RSC).
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Children's Library Services
Primary coverage of Children’s Library Services’ standards and guidelines is provided by the Association for Library Services to Children (ALSC).
Access to Library Resources and Services for Minors, an Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights, American Library Association (ALA), 2025.
ALSC Statement on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC).
Becoming a Media Mentor: A Guide for Working with Children and Families by Claudia Haines, Cen Campbell, and Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC).
Engage, Cultivate, Provide, Assess: An Outreach Model for Serving Children and Families, Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), 2019.
Every Child Ready to Read, an early literacy toolkit for parents and caregivers, Public Library Association (PLA) and Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC).
The Importance of Play in Early Literacy, Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), 2012.
Media Mentorship in Libraries Serving Youth, Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), 2015.
Minors and Online Activity, an Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights, American Library Association (ALA), 2025.
PLA Early Literacy Calendar, Public Library Association (PLA), published annually.
Public Library and School Library Collaboration Toolkit, AASL/ALSC/YALSA Interdivisional Committee on School/Public Library Cooperation.
RUSA Accessibility Toolkit: Children and Teens with Disabilities, Reference and User Services Association (RUSA).
Collection Development and Management
AASL Open Educational Resources (OER) Toolkit, OER Implementation Task Force, American Association of School Librarians (AASL), 2019.
Diverse and Inclusive Collections, an Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights, American Library Association (ALA), 2025.
Evaluating Library Collections, an Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights, American Library Association (ALA), 2025.
Guidelines for Curriculum Materials Centers, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2009.
RUSA Guidelines for Developing and Maintaining Genealogy and Local History Collections, Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), 2023.
Common Core
AASL Common Core State Standards Implementation Assistance Toolkit, American Association of School Librarians (AASL).
Common Core State Standards Action Toolkit for Public Librarians, American Association of School Librarians (AASL), 2014.
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Curriculum Materials Centers
Guidelines for Curriculum Materials Centers, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2009.
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Disability Services
Disruptions in Libraries
ALA Guidelines for the Development of Policies and Procedures Regarding User Behavior and Library Usage, ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee, 2020.
The Bed Bug Guide for Public Libraries—eEditions PDF e-book, Sarah Kittrell for the Public Library Association (PLA), 2016.
Guidelines on Contact Tracing, Health Checks, and Library Users’ Privacy, ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee, 2020.
Guidelines Regarding the Security of Special Collections Materials, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2023.
Hateful Conduct in Libraries: Supporting Library Workers and Patrons, ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF), 2017.
How to Respond to Law Enforcement Requests for Library Records and User Information: Suggested Guidelines, Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF), 2021.
Responding to and Preparing for Controversial Programs and Speakers Q&A, ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee, 20187
Navigating Difficult Situations in Public Libraries: The PLA Guide to Trauma-Informed De-Escalation, Margaret Ann Paauw for the Public Library Association (PLA), 2025.
Recommendations for Resource-Sharing Disaster Preparation and Response, Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), 2021.
Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) Accessibility Toolkits
Resource Guide for Library Safety and Preparedness. American Library Association (ALA) and Public Library Association (PLA), 2023.
Resource Guide for Library Safety and Preparedness. American Library Association (ALA) and Public Library Association (PLA), 2023.
A Trauma-Informed Framework for Supporting Patrons: The PLA Workbook of Best Practices, The Public Library Association Social Worker Task Force, 2022.
Distance and Online Learning
Guidelines for Implementing and Maintaining Virtual Reference Services, Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), 2017.
Standards for Distance and Online Learning Library Services, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2023. PDF
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
AASL Position Statement on Diversity in the Organization, American Association of School Librarians (AASL), 2011.
AASL Resource Guide for Underserved Student Populations, American Association of School Librarians (AASL), 2016.
AASL School Library Standards Toolkit: Developing Critical Curators Seeking Diverse Perspectives, American Association of School Librarians (AASL), 2022.
AASL School Library Standards Toolkit: Developing Inclusive Learners and Citizens, American Association of School Librarians (AASL), 2019.
ALSC Statement on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC).
Cultural Proficiencies for Racial Equity: A Framework, ALA Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS); the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL); and the Public Library Association (PLA), 2022.
Developing Critical Curators Seeking Diverse Perspectives, American Association of School Librarians (AASL), 2022.
Diverse and Inclusive Collections, an Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights, American Library Association (ALA), 2025.
Diversity Standards: Cultural Competency for Academic Libraries, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2012.
How to Serve the World @ your library, a toolkit on serving English language learners at your library, ALA Office for Research and Statistics, Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS), and Public Programs Office (PPO), 2008.
Literacy for All: Adult Literacy through Libraries, a toolkit to help library workers add, expand, and advocate for adult literacy services, ALA Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS).
Economic Barriers to Library Access, an Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights, American Library Association (ALA), 2025.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, an Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights, American Library Association (ALA), 2025.
Library Access and Representation for All Sexes, Gender Identities and Expressions, and Sexual Orientations, an Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights, American Library Association (ALA), 2025.
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Early Literacy
Every Child Ready to Read, an early literacy toolkit for parents and caregivers, Public Library Association (PLA) and Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC).
The Importance of Play in Early Literacy, Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), 2012.
Education For Library Service
ALA/AASL/CAEP School Librarian Preparation Standards. American Library Association (ALA), American Association of School Librarians (AASL), and Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), 2019.
AASL Position Statement on Preparation of School Librarians, American Association of School Librarians (AASL), 2016.
AASL Position Statement on Support for National Board of Professional Teaching Standards Certification, American Association of School Librarians (AASL), 2025.
Accreditation standards, policies, and procedures, ALA Committee on Accreditation/ALA Office for Accreditation, 2023.
ALA's Core Competences of Librarianship, Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment (HRDR), 2023.
The Importance of Young Adult Services in LIS Curricula, Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), 2009.
RUSA Guidelines for Instruction in Genealogical Librarianship, Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), 2023.
Standards for Accreditation of Master's Programs in Library and Information Studies, ALA Committee on Accreditation/ALA Office for Accreditation, 2023.
Statement on the Certification & Licensing of Academic Librarians, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2018.
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Ethics
ALA Code of Ethics, ALA Committee on Professional Ethics (COPE), 2021.
Copyright: An Interpretation of the Code of Ethics, ALA Committee on Professional Ethics (COPE), 2025.
Enforcement of the Code of Ethics Q&A, ALA Committee on Professional Ethics (COPE), 2019.
Ethics and Social Media Q&A, ALA Committee on Professional Ethics (COPE), 2019.
Special Collections Librarians, ACRL Code of Ethics for, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2020.
Speech in the Workplace Q&A, ALA Committee on Professional Ethics (COPE), 2019.
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Fundamental Advocacy
AASL School Library Advocacy Toolkit, American Association of School Librarians (AASL), 2018.
AASL School Library Crisis Toolkit (build meaningful and effective support for saving your program), American Association of School Librarians (AASL).
AASL School Library Advocacy Toolkit for Parents, American Association of School Librarians (AASL).
AASL School Library Program Health and Wellness Toolkit, American Association of School Librarians (AASL).
AASL Toolkit for Promoting School Library Programs, American Association of School Librarians (AASL), 2015.
The Benefits of Including Dedicated Young Adult Librarians on Staff in the Public Library, Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), 2009.
The Need for Teen Spaces in Public Libraries, Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), 2016
Power Guide for Successful Advocacy, United for Libraries, 2025.
Proving Your Library’s Value: Persuasive, Organized, and Memorable Messaging, Alan Fishel and Jillian Wentworth for United for Libraries, 2020.
Filing Rules
Genealogy and Local History
RUSA Guidelines for Developing and Maintaining Genealogy and Local History Collections, Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), 2023.
RUSA Guidelines for Instruction in Genealogical Librarianship, Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), 2023.
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Human Resources Issues
AASL Position Statement on Appropriate Staffing for School Libraries, American Association of School Librarians (AASL), 2019.
AASL Position Statement on The Critical Need for and Responsibilities of District-Level School Library Supervisors, American Association of School Librarians (AASL), 2021.
AASL Position Statement on Preparation of School Librarians, American Association of School Librarians (AASL), 2016.
AASL Position Statement on School Library Scheduling, American Association of School Librarians (AASL), 2019.
AASL Position Statement on Support for National Board of Professional Teaching Standards Certification, American Association of School Librarians (AASL), 2025.
AASL Position Statement on the Instructional Role of the School Librarian, American Association of School Librarians (AASL), 2020.
ALA/AASL/CAEP School Librarian Preparation Standards. American Library Association (ALA), American Association of School Librarians (AASL), and Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), 2019.
ALA's Core Competences of Librarianship, Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment (HRDR), 2023.
The Benefits of Including Dedicated Young Adult Librarians on Staff in the Public Library, Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), 2009.
Best Practices for Academic Interviews, Core, 2015.
Competencies for Special Collections Professionals, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2017.
Core Professional Values for the Teen Services Profession, Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), 2015. PDF
Enforcement of the Code of Ethics Q&A, ALA Committee on Professional Ethics (COPE), 2019.
Guidelines for Behavioral Performance of Reference and Information Service Providers, Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), 2023.
Guidelines on Collective Bargaining, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2008.
Guidelines for Recruiting Academic Librarians, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2017
Joint Statement on Faculty Status of College and University Librarians, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), Association of American Colleges and Universities, and the American Association of University Professors, 2018.
Professional Competencies for Reference and User Services Librarians, Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), 2017
Professional Competencies for Resource Sharing Practitioners, Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), 2024.
Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) Accessibility Toolkits
Roles and Strengths of Teaching Librarians, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2017. PDF | Persian Translation
Speech in the Workplace Q&A, ALA Committee on Professional Ethics (COPE), 2019.
Staffing for Results: A Guide to Working Smarter (Results Series), Diane Mayo and Jeanne Goodrich for the Public Library Association (PLA), 2002.
A Standard for the Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure of Academic Librarians Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2021.
Standards for Academic Librarians Without Faculty Status, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2021.
Standards for Faculty Status for Academic Librarians, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2021.
Statement on the Certification & Licensing of Academic Librarians, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2018.
Statement on the Terminal Professional Degree for Academic Librarians, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2018.
Information Literacy, Academic Libraries
Business Research Competencies, Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), 2019.
Financial Literacy Education in Libraries: Guidelines and Best Practices for Service, Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), 2023.
Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2016.
Companion Documents to the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education
- The Framework for Visual Literacy in Higher Education, a Companion Document to the Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2022. Persian Translation | Spanish Translation
- Instruction for Educators, a Companion Document to the Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2023.
- Journalism, a Companion Document to the Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2022.
- Politics, Policy, and International Relations, a Companion Document to the Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2021.
- Research Competencies in Writing and Literature, a Companion Document to the Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2021.
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, a Companion Document to the Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2022.
- Social Work, a Companion Document to the Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2021.
- Sociology, a Companion Document to the Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2022. Turkish Translation
- Women's and Gender Studies, a Companion Document to the Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2021.
- Characteristics of Programs of Information Literacy that Illustrate Best Practices: A Guideline, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2021. Persian Translation
- Guidelines for Instruction Programs in Academic Libraries, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2021.
- Information Literacy Standards for Anthropology and Sociology Students, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2008. Chinese Translation | Farsi Translation | Spanish Translation
- Information Literacy Standards for Science and Technology, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2006. Chinese Translation | Farsi Translation
- Information Literacy Competency Standards for Nursing, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2013. Turkish Translation
- Objectives for Information Literacy Instruction: A Model Statement for Academic Librarians, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2001. Greek Translation | Spanish Translation
- Psychology Information Literacy Standards, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2010. Chinese Translation | Farsi Translation
- Roles and Strengths of Teaching Librarians, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2017. PDF | Persian Translation
- Primary Source Literacy, Guidelines for, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2018.
Guidelines for Secondary Source Literacy for History, Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), 2023.
Information Literacy Guidelines and Competencies for Undergraduate History Students, Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), 2013.
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Information Literacy, Public Libraries
Business Research Competencies, Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), 2019.
Every Child Ready to Read, an early literacy toolkit for parents and caregivers, Public Library Association (PLA) and Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC).
Financial Literacy Education in Libraries: Guidelines and Best Practices for Service, Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), 2023.
Guidelines for the Introduction of Electronic Information Resources to Users, Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), 2006.
Guidelines for Library Services to Older Adults, Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), 2017.
The Importance of Play in Early Literacy, Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), 2012.
Literacy for All: Adult Literacy through Libraries, a toolkit to help library workers add, expand, and advocate for adult literacy services, ALA Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS).
Media Mentorship in Libraries Serving Youth, Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), 2015.
PLA Early Literacy Calendar, Public Library Association (PLA), published annually.
Media Literacy for Adults: Architecture of the Internet, ALA Public Programs Office (PPO), 2025.
Media Literacy in the Library: A Guide for Library Practitioners, ALA Public Programs Office (PPO), 2020.
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Information Literacy, School Libraries
AASL Position Statement on the Instructional Role of the School Librarian, American Association of School Librarians (AASL), 2020.
Becoming a Media Mentor: A Guide for Working with Children and Families, by Claudia Haines, Cen Campbell, and Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC).
Every Child Ready to Read, an early literacy toolkit for parents and caregivers, Public Library Association (PLA) and Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC).
The Importance of Play in Early Literacy, Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), 2012.
Media Mentorship in Libraries Serving Youth, Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), 2015.
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Intellectual Freedom
Primary coverage of Intellectual Freedom standards and guidelines is provided by the Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF).
AASL Position Statement on Labeling Practices, American Association of School Librarians (AASL), 2021.
ACRL Statement on Academic Freedom, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2022.
ALA Policy on Confidentiality of Library Records, American Library Association (ALA), 1986.
ALA Statement on Book Censorship, American Library Association (ALA), 2021.
Copyright: An Interpretation of the Code of Ethics, ALA Committee on Professional Ethics (COPE), 2025.
Defending Intellectual Freedom: LGBTQ+ Materials in School Libraries, American Association of School Librarians (AASL), 2018.
The Freedom to Read Statement, American Library Association (ALA) and Association of American Publishers, 2004.
Library Bill of Rights, American Library Association (ALA), 2019.
The Library's Role in Protecting Teen Privacy: A YALSA Position Paper, Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), 2017.
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Interlibrary Loan
Guidelines for Cooperative Reference Services, Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), 2006.
Guidelines for Loans of Special Collections Materials for Exhibitions and Resource Sharing, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2023.
Guidelines for Resource Sharing Operations Management, Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), 2022.
Interlibrary Loan Code for the United States With Explanatory Text, Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), 2023.
RUSA Model Interlibrary Loan License Clause, Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), 2024.
Professional Competencies for Resource Sharing Practitioners, Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), 2024.
Recommendations for Resource-Sharing Disaster Preparation and Response, Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), 2021.
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Internet Filtering
Guidelines to Minimize the Negative Effects of Internet Content Filters on Intellectual Freedom, ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee, 2017.
Internet Filtering, an Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights, American Library Association (ALA), 2025.
Library Privacy Guidelines for Public Access Computers and Networks, ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee, 2020. Checklist
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Law Enforcement
ALA Guidelines for the Development of Policies and Procedures Regarding User Behavior and Library Usage, ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee, 2020.
ALA Policy on Confidentiality of Library Records, American Library Association (ALA), 1986.
Hateful Conduct in Libraries: Supporting Library Workers and Patrons, ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF), 2017.
How to Respond to Law Enforcement Requests for Library Records and User Information: Suggested Guidelines, Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF), 2021.
Navigating Difficult Situations in Public Libraries: The PLA Guide to Trauma-Informed De-Escalation, Margaret Ann Paauw for the Public Library Association (PLA), 2025.
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LGBTQ+ and Gender Identity
AASL School Library Standards Toolkit: Defending Intellectual Freedom: LGBTQ+ Materials in School Libraries, American Association of School Librarians (AASL), 2018
Defending Intellectual Freedom: LGBTQ+ Materials in School Libraries, American Association of School Librarians (AASL), 2018.
Developing Critical Curators Seeking Diverse Perspectives, American Association of School Librarians (AASL), 2022.
Library Access and Representation for All Sexes, Gender Identities and Expressions, and Sexual Orientations, an Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights, American Library Association (ALA), 2025.
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Makerspaces
3-D Printing in Libraries: Policies & Best Practices, ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF), 2018
Q&A: Makerspaces, Media Labs and Other Forums for Content Creation in Libraries, ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF), 2017.
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Media Resources, Mentorship, and Literacy
Becoming a Media Mentor: A Guide for Working with Children and Families by Claudia Haines, Cen Campbell, and Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC).
Film Programming for Public Libraries, Kati Irons for the Public Library Association (PLA), 2014.
Guidelines for Media Resources in Academic Libraries, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2018.
Media Literacy for Adults: Architecture of the Internet, ALA Public Programs Office (PPO), 2025.
Media Literacy in the Library: A Guide for Library Practitioners, ALA Public Programs Office (PPO), 2020.
Media Mentorship in Libraries Serving Youth, Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), 2015.
Q&A: Makerspaces, Media Labs and Other Forums for Content Creation in Libraries, ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF), 2017.
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Open Access
AASL Open Educational Resources (OER) Toolkit, OER Implementation Task Force, American Association of School Librarians (AASL), 2019.
ACRL Policy Statement on Open Access to Scholarship by Academic Librarians. Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2020.
Outreach
AASL Resource Guide for Underserved Student Populations, American Association of School Librarians (AASL), 2016.
Academic Library Outreach Work, Competencies For, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2023. PDF
Cultural Proficiencies for Racial Equity: A Framework, ALA Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS); the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL); and the Public Library Association (PLA), 2022.
Engage, Cultivate, Provide, Assess: An Outreach Model for Serving Children and Families, Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), 2019.
Extending Our Reach: Reducing Homelessness Through Library Engagement, Office for Literacy and Outreach Services (OLOS), 2012.
Guidelines for Library Services to Older Adults, Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), 2017.
How to Serve the World @ your library, a toolkit on serving English language learners at your library, ALA Office for Research and Statistics, Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS), and Public Programs Office (PPO), 2008.
Literacy for All: Adult Literacy through Libraries, a toolkit to help library workers add, expand, and advocate for adult literacy services, ALA Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS).
Navigating Difficult Situations in Public Libraries: The PLA Guide to Trauma-Informed De-Escalation, Margaret Ann Paauw for the Public Library Association (PLA), 2025.
Standards for Distance and Online Learning Library Services, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2023. PDF
A Trauma-Informed Framework for Supporting Patrons: The PLA Workbook of Best Practices, The Public Library Association Social Worker Task Force, 2022.
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Planning
Library Space Planning: A PLA Guide—eEditions PDF e-book, David Vinjamuri for the Public Library Association (PLA), 2019.
Strategic Planning for Public Libraries, Joy L. Fuller for the Public Library Association (PLA), 2021.
NEW Planning for Results: A Streamlined Approach, (Results Series), Sandra Nelson for the Public Library Association (PLA), 2001.
Political Issues and Libraries
Primary coverage of Intellectual Freedom standards and guidelines is provided by the Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF).
Leading Conversations in Small and Rural Libraries Guide, ALA Public Programs Office (PPO), 2020.
Let’s Talk About It Programming Guide, ALA Public Programs Office (PPO), 2022.
Library Bill of Rights, American Library Association (ALA), 2019.
Hateful Conduct in Libraries: Supporting Library Workers and Patrons, ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF), 2017.
How to Respond to Law Enforcement Requests for Library Records and User Information: Suggested Guidelines, Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF), 2021.
Media Literacy for Adults: Architecture of the Internet, ALA Public Programs Office (PPO), 2025.
Media Literacy in the Library: A Guide for Library Practitioners, ALA Public Programs Office (PPO), 2020.
Politics in American Libraries, an Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights, American Library Association (ALA), 2025.
Responding to and Preparing for Controversial Programs and Speakers Q&A, ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee, 2018.
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Prison Library Services
Prisoners' Right to Read, an Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights, American Library Association (ALA), 2025.
Standards for Library Services for the Incarcerated or Detained, American Library Association (ALA), 2024.
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Preservation
ALA Preservation Policy, American Library Association (ALA), 2008.
Competencies for Special Collections Professionals, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2017.
Preservation Manager's Guide to Cost Analysis, Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS), 2008
RUSA Guidelines for Developing and Maintaining Genealogy and Local History Collections, Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), 2023.
See also: Special Collections in this directory.
Privacy
Primary coverage of Privacy standards and guidelines is provided by the Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF).
ALA Policy on Confidentiality of Library Records, American Library Association (ALA), 1986.
Guidelines on Contact Tracing, Health Checks, and Library Users’ Privacy, ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee, 2020.
The Library's Role in Protecting Teen Privacy: A YALSA Position Paper, Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), 2017.
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OIF Privacy Field Guides
- Privacy Field Guides, Erin Berman, Bonnie Tijerina, and the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF), 2022.
- The Ultimate Privacy Field Guide: A Workbook of Best Practices, Erin Berman, Bonnie Tijerina, and the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF), 2022.
- Privacy Field Guide: Data Lifecycles, Erin Berman, Bonnie Tijerina, and the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF), 2022.
- Privacy Field Guide: Digital Security Basics, Erin Berman, Bonnie Tijerina, and the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) , 2022.
- Privacy Field Guide: How to Talk about Privacy, Erin Berman, Bonnie Tijerina, and the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF), 2022.
- Privacy Field Guide: Non-Tech Privacy, Erin Berman, Bonnie Tijerina, and the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF), 2022.
- Privacy Field Guide: Privacy Audits, Erin Berman, Bonnie Tijerina, and the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF), 2022.
- Privacy Field Guide: Privacy Policies, Erin Berman, Bonnie Tijerina, and the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF), 2022.
- Privacy Field Guide: Vendors and Privacy, Erin Berman, Bonnie Tijerina, and the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF), 2022.
OIF Privacy Guidelines and Checklists
- All Library Privacy Guidelines and Checklists from ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom
- Library Privacy Checklist Overview, ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee, 2020.
- Library Privacy Guidelines for Assistive Technology, ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee, 2020. Checklist
- Library Privacy Guidelines for Data Exchange Between Networked Devices and Services, ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee, 2020. Checklist
- Library Privacy Guidelines for Library Management Systems, ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee, 2022. Checklist
- Library Privacy Guidelines for Library Websites, OPACs, and Discovery Services, ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee, 2020. Checklist
- Library Privacy Guidelines for Public Access Computers and Networks, ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee, 2020. Checklist
- Library Privacy Guidelines for Students in K-12 Schools, ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee, 2020. Checklist
- Library Privacy Guidelines for Vendors, ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee, 2020. Checklist
RFID in Libraries: Privacy and Confidentiality Guidelines, ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee, 2019.
Programming
AASL Toolkit for Promoting School Library Programs, American Association of School Librarians (AASL), 2015.
Accessible Small and Rural Conversations in Libraries Guide, ALA Public Programs Office (PPO), 2022.
Adopting a Summer Learning Approach for Increased Impact: a YALSA Position Paper, Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), 2016.
Case Studies: Real-World Examples of How Libraries Are Re-Envisioning Teen Services, Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), 2017.
Engage, Cultivate, Provide, Assess: An Outreach Model for Serving Children and Families, Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), 2019.
Every Child Ready to Read, an early literacy toolkit for parents and caregivers, Public Library Association (PLA) and Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC).
Film Programming for Public Libraries, Kati Irons for the Public Library Association (PLA), 2014.
Financial Literacy Education in Libraries: Guidelines and Best Practices for Service, Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), 2023.
The Future of Library Services for and with Teens: a Call to Action, Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), 2014.
Great Stories Club Programming Guide for Libraries, ALA Public Programs Office (PPO), 2024.
Guidelines for Library Services to Older Adults, Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), 2017.
How to Serve the World @ your library, a toolkit on serving English language learners at your library, ALA Office for Research and Statistics, Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS), and Public Programs Office (PPO), 2008.
Leading Conversations in Small and Rural Libraries Guide, ALA Public Programs Office (PPO), 2020.
Let’s Talk About It Programming Guide, ALA Public Programs Office (PPO), 2022.
Library-Initiated Programs as a Resource, an Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights, American Library Association (ALA), 2025.
Literacy for All: Adult Literacy through Libraries, a toolkit to help library workers add, expand, and advocate for adult literacy services, ALA Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS).
Media Literacy for Adults: Architecture of the Internet, ALA Public Programs Office (PPO), 2025.
Media Literacy in the Library: A Guide for Library Practitioners, ALA Public Programs Office (PPO), 2020.
Public Library and School Library Collaboration Toolkit, AASL/ALSC/YALSA Interdivisional Committee on School/Public Library Cooperation.
Responding to and Preparing for Controversial Programs and Speakers Q&A, ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee, 20187
Serving Patrons with Disabilities Guide, ALA Public Programs Office (PPO), 2024.
Teen Programming Guidelines, Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), 2015. PDF
Teens First: Re-imagined Library Services for and with Teens Infographic, Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA).
Transforming Teen Services for and with Teens through Continuing Education, Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), 2018.
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Public Libraries
Primary coverage of Public Libraries’ standards and guidelines is provided by the Public Library Association (PLA).
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See online: Public Library Association (PLA) Publications and Products, especially PLA Books and Products, the PLA Results series, and Professional Tools.
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Reference and Information Services
Primary coverage of Reference and Information Services standards and guidelines is provided by the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA).
Reviews, Writing and Reading Them
Hooper, Brad. Writing Reviews for Readers' Advisory. Chicago: American Library Association, 2010.
Elements for Basic Reviews: A Guide for Writers and Readers of Reviews of Works in All Mediums and Genres. American Library Association (ALA), Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), and the CODES Materials Reviewing Committee, 2005.
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Safety, Security, and Disaster Preparedness
ALA Guidelines for the Development of Policies and Procedures Regarding User Behavior and Library Usage, ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee, 2020.
Guidelines Regarding the Security of Special Collections Materials, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2023.
Hateful Conduct in Libraries: Supporting Library Workers and Patrons, ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF), 2017.
Resource Guide for Library Safety and Preparedness. American Library Association (ALA) and Public Library Association (PLA), 2023.
Responding to and Preparing for Controversial Programs and Speakers Q&A, ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee, 20187
Video Surveillance in the Library Guidelines, ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee, 2020.
School Libraries
Primary coverage of School Libraries’ standards and guidelines is provided by the American Association of School Libraries (AASL).
Serving Non-English Speakers
AASL Resource Guide for Underserved Student Populations, American Association of School Librarians (AASL), 2016.
Cultural Proficiencies for Racial Equity: A Framework, ALA Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS); the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL); and the Public Library Association (PLA), 2022.
Diversity Standards: Cultural Competency for Academic Libraries, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2012.
How to Serve the World @ your library, a toolkit on serving English language learners at your library, ALA Office for Research and Statistics, Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS), and Public Programs Office (PPO), 2008.
Literacy for All: Adult Literacy through Libraries, a toolkit to help library workers add, expand, and advocate for adult literacy services, ALA Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS).
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Small and Rural Libraries
Accessible Small and Rural Conversations in Libraries Guide, ALA Public Programs Office (PPO), 2022.
Leading Conversations in Small and Rural Libraries Guide, ALA Public Programs Office (PPO), 2020.
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Special Collections
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Special Collections, and Archives
ACRL-RBMS/SAA Guidelines on Access to Research Materials in Archives and Special Collections Libraries, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), Rare Books and Manuscripts Section (RBMS)/Society of American Archivists (SSA), 2020.
Competencies for Special Collections Professionals, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2017.
Guidelines for Loans of Special Collections Materials for Exhibitions and Resource Sharing, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2023.
Guidelines for Secondary Source Literacy for History, Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), 2023.
Guidelines on the Selection and Transfer of Materials from General Collections to Special Collections, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2016.
Guidelines Regarding the Security of Special Collections Materials, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2023.
Primary Source Literacy, Guidelines for, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2018.
RUSA Guidelines for Developing and Maintaining Genealogy and Local History Collections, Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), 2023.
RUSA Guidelines for Instruction in Genealogical Librarianship, Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), 2023.
Special Collections Librarians, ACRL Code of Ethics for, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2020.
Standardized Holdings Counts and Measures for Archival Repositories and Special Collections Libraries, Guidelines for, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2019.
Standardized Statistical Measures and Metrics for Public Services in Archival Repositories and Special Collections Libraries, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), 2017.
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Technology
3-D Printing in Libraries: Policies & Best Practices, ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF), 2018
AASL Open Educational Resources (OER) Toolkit, OER Implementation Task Force, American Association of School Librarians (AASL), 2019.
Access to Digital Resources and Services, an Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights, American Library Association (ALA), 2025.
Becoming a Media Mentor: A Guide for Working with Children and Families, by Claudia Haines, Cen Campbell, and Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC).
Guidelines for Implementing and Maintaining Virtual Reference Services, Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), 2017.
Guidelines for the Introduction of Electronic Information Resources to Users, Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), 2006.
Guidelines to Minimize the Negative Effects of Internet Content Filters on Intellectual Freedom, ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee, 2017.
How to Respond to Law Enforcement Requests for Library Records and User Information: Suggested Guidelines, Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF), 2021.
Internet Filtering, an Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights, American Library Association (ALA), 2025.
Media Mentorship in Libraries Serving Youth, Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), 2015.
Privacy Field Guides, Erin Berman, Bonnie Tijerina, and the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF), 2022.
Privacy Field Guide: Data Lifecycles, Erin Berman, Bonnie Tijerina, and the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF), 2022.
Privacy Field Guide: Digital Security Basics, Erin Berman, Bonnie Tijerina, and the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) , 2022.
Library Privacy Guidelines for Assistive Technology, ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee, 2020. Checklist
Library Privacy Guidelines for Data Exchange Between Networked Devices and Services, ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee, 2020. Checklist
Library Privacy Guidelines for Library Management Systems, ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee, 2022. Checklist
Library Privacy Guidelines for Library Websites, OPACs, and Discovery Services, ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee, 2020. Checklist
Library Privacy Guidelines for Public Access Computers and Networks, ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee, 2020. Checklist
Media Literacy for Adults: Architecture of the Internet, ALA Public Programs Office (PPO), 2025.
Media Literacy in the Library: A Guide for Library Practitioners, ALA Public Programs Office (PPO), 2020.
Q&A: Makerspaces, Media Labs and Other Forums for Content Creation in Libraries, ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF), 2017.
RFID in Libraries: Privacy and Confidentiality Guidelines, ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee, 2019.
RUSA Accessibility Toolkit: Assistive Technology, Virtual Accessibility
The Ultimate Privacy Field Guide: A Workbook of Best Practices, Erin Berman, Bonnie Tijerina, and the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF), 2022.
User-Generated Content in Library Discovery Layers, an Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights, American Library Association (ALA), 2025.
Video Surveillance in the Library Guidelines, ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee, 2020.
Trustees
All Ages Welcome: Recruiting and Retaining Younger Generations for Library Boards, Friends Groups, and Foundations, Lina Bertinelli, Madeline Jarvis, Kathy Kosinski, and Tess Wilson for United for Libraries, 2020.
The Complete Library Trustee Handbook, Sally Gardner Reed and Jillian Kalonick for United for Libraries, 2010.
The Good, the Great, and the Unfriendly: A Librarian's Guide to Working with Friends Groups, Sally Gardner Reed for United for Libraries, 2017.
Power Guide for Successful Advocacy, United for Libraries, 2025.
Proving Your Library’s Value: Persuasive, Organized, and Memorable Messaging, Alan Fishel and Jillian Wentworth for United for Libraries, 2020.
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Underserved populations
See Access, Accessibility and Disability Services, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion, LGBTQ, Outreach, Prison Library Services, Serving Non-English Speakers, Small and Rural Libraries.
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Volunteers
Young Adult Library Services
Primary coverage of Young Adult Library Service standards and guidelines is provided by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA).
