"We Need Diverse Books is thrilled to present this panel to AASL members," said WNDB Executive Director Caroline Richmond. "Author studies are an incredible tool to help students fall in love with ...

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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 ...

As ALA fights for the future of library funding in court, we need every advocate to tell Congress to #FundLibraries, and to do it as frequently as they can. Critically, we also need your help to urge ...

Summary of Positions ALA promotes libraries as established centers for learning, advancement, and economic opportunity for all. ALA urges decision makers and agencies implicated in economic ...

The Public Library Association (PLA) has released the 2024 Public Library Staff Survey report. The annual surveys since 2020 have followed a rotating series of topics—Technology, Staff, and Services ...

The Public Library Association (PLA) today launched a suite of outcome measurement resources developed as part of the Project ...

The American Library Association invites the community to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month and discover how a single card can open the door to endless opportunities.

ALA supports state-level efforts to preserve net neutrality protections for consumers and institutions like libraries.

overviews, answers, tips, and how-to steps on such topics as AI, job interviews, yearly plans, soft censorship, dynamic shelving, closing the library, social emotional learning, reluctant readers, ...

The American Library Association (ALA) and League of Women Voters (LWV) announce the publication of A Guide to Civic Collaboration, a joint resource to inspire and support year-round civic programming ...

Learn Without Limits is a three-prong solution to closing the homework gap: The FCC has proposed allowing schools and libraries to apply for E-rate funding for Wi-Fi hotspots and wireless internet ...