ALA, its Divisions, Round Tables and Affiliates host many conferences, and in-person and online events to showcase cutting-edge developments in library advocacy, information literacy, and many other ...

CHICAGO – Newly published research study from the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) peer-reviewed online ...

The second meeting of Edi and Neal's Book Club for professional development explores themes in Dr. Lesley S.J. Farmer's Impactful Community-Based Literacy Projects. Join us for the discussion via Zoom ...

The American Library Association condemns censorship and works to defend each person's right to read under the First Amendment and to ensure free access to information. Every year, ALA's Office for ...

In 2022, the global COVID-19 pandemic entered its third year; political, economic and digital divides grew; and book challenges and bans surged across the country. ALA’s Office for Intellectual ...

Libraries Transform is an initiative of the American Library Association, focused on increasing the public awareness of libraries and the critical role they play in transforming lives and communities ...

White House recognizes libraries’ efforts to save lives from overdose. American Library Association President Cindy Hohl ...

An annual award consisting of a bronzed medal and a 24k gold-framed citation of achievement for recent creative leadership of high order, particularly in the fields of library management, library ...

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On April 30 each year, public and school libraries celebrate Día, a national library program that fosters literacy for all children from all backgrounds. Programs such as Día play a critical role in ...

Definition: A resolution is a motion, phrased formally, with (a) Whereas clauses, stating the background and reasons for a proposed action, followed by (b) Resolved clauses in numbered order stating ...

As the American Library Association (ALA) continues to track the development of the coronavirus, racial fears and anxieties have become a dominant frame in which people evaluate concerns over the ...