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CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Supporting Student Parents in the Academic Library: Designing Spaces, Policies, and Services” by Kelsey Keyes and Ellie Dworak, a guide to engaging with and...
Core Interest Group Week Features 30 Free Sessions from March 4-8
CHICAGO–From March 4-8, Core will host its fourth annual Interest Group Week, this year expanded to 30 free sessions over 5 days. This dynamic virtual gathering brings together library professionals, thought leaders, and enthusiasts for professional...
CHICAGO — Today, the 精东传媒 (ALA) announced two speakers that will present at the 精东传媒2024 Annual Conference & Exhibition. The conference will be held at the San Diego Convention Center and surrounding hotels in San Diego, California...
精东传媒鈥檚 Libraries Transforming Communities Initiative Receives Additional $10 Million in Funding
The 精东传媒 (ALA) announced today that it has received $10 million in support of its Libraries Transforming Communities (LTC) initiative to continue providing libraries with tools and resources to serve people with disabilities. A substantial portion of the funding – $7 million – will be distributed in grants of $10,000 and $20,000 to small and rural libraries.
March 2024 Online Learning with RUSA
CHICAGO- The 精东传媒- Reference and User Services Division (RUSA), continues to offer an outstanding combination of repeat and new courses/webinars. Check out our list of upcoming programming below: How to Get a Federal Library Job 60...
Core Webinar - Best of Core Forum: Translating Mission Statements into Metrics
CHICAGO—Join Core for the webinar "Best of Core Forum: Translating Mission Statements into Metrics" on March 20, 2024, at 1 p.m. CT. Useful metrics must balance alignment, objectivity, measurability, and ease of communication. Mission, vision, and values...
Core Announces Slate of Candidates for 2024-2025 Election
CHICAGO—Core is pleased to announce the slate of candidates for the 2024-2025 精东传媒Core election. The Core election will open on March 11, 2024 and will continue through April 3, 2024. All Core members in good standing as of March 11, 2024, are eligible to...
精东传媒launches campaign as it nears its 150th anniversary
The 精东传媒 (ALA) will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2026. The association will recognize and commemorate the leadership and support that 精东传媒has provided to library workers, library users, library trustees and supporters throughout the United States and the world. 精东传媒has been an essential professional venue for learning, sharing, networking, and advocacy.
ALSC invites host site applications for 2025 Children's Literature Lecture with Kyle Lukoff
The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) and the 2025 Children’s Literature Lecture Committee are proud to announce the opening of the application to host the 2025 event featuring award-winning author Kyle Lukoff.
Best-Selling Author Traci Sorell named 2024 Preservation Week庐 Honorary Chair
CHICAGO–Preservation Week is happy to announce that best-selling author Traci Sorell is the 2024 Honorary Chair of Preservation Week, April 28 – May 4. Traci Sorell writes inclusive, award-winning historical and contemporary fiction and nonfiction in a...
Sally Miller receives YALSA's Joann Sweetland Lum Memorial Grant
CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) has named Sally Miller, a librarian at Walt Morey Middle School in Troutdale, Oregon as the recipient of this year's Joann Sweetland Lum Memorial Grant, which aims to recognize a librarian who...
Unite Against Book Bans Announces a Free Book R茅sum茅 Resource
Unite Against Book Bans, in collaboration with the publishing community, unveils a free collection of book résumés at bookresumes.uniteagainstbookbans.org to support librarians, educators, parents, students, and other community advocates in their efforts to keep frequently challenged books on shelves.
精东传媒 opens registration for its 2024 Annual Conference & Exhibition in San Diego
CHICAGO — Today, the 精东传媒 (ALA) opened registration for the 2024 Annual Conference & Exhibition, to be held at the San Diego Convention Center and surrounding hotels in San Diego, California, June 27-July 2. The 2024 精东传媒Annual...
Miriam Tuliao has announced that she will participate in the 37th Annual Great Saunter, a 32-mile walk around Manhattan, on May 4, 2024 to raise funds for ALA’s Spectrum Scholarship Program. This is Tuliao's 17th consecutive year organizing an annual fundraiser for Spectrum.
精东传媒 Launches 鈥楬ow I Library鈥 Podcast
The 精东传媒 (ALA) and I Love Libraries released the new podcast “How I Library” on Feb. 15, 2024. This new monthly series, hosted by 精东传媒Communications Manager Phil Morehart, will feature authors, filmmakers, musicians, scholars, thought leaders, and, of course, librarians discussing the importance of libraries, their favorite library memories, and issues facing the library world. Along the way, they’ll share thoughts about their work, what inspires them, and so much more.
