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CHICAGO — The ¾«¶«´«Ã½ (ALA) today announced $10,000 Building Library Capacity Grants to seventeen libraries at Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) across the United States that have experienced economic hardship due the consequences...
¾«¶«´«Ã½seeks proposals for 2024 LibLearnX education program
CHICAGO — Share your work and creative problem solving with your peers by submitting an education program proposal for the 2024 LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience (LLX), taking place in Baltimore, Maryland, on January 19–22, 2024. The Submission...
The ¾«¶«´«Ã½ (ALA) thrives thanks to the energy, diversity, and commitment of its members and leaders. The Nominating Committee encourages members to consider serving the association in various leadership positions. The association...
New Core Web Course: Fundamentals of Universal Design for Learning
CHICAGO —Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures is excited to announce the release of a new course, Fundamentals of Universal Design for Learning (FUDL). This 6-week online course introduces the fundamental aspects of universal design for learning. It...
Leo S. Lo has been elected vice-president/president-elect
CHICAGO ⎯ Due to an unforeseen circumstance the recently elected ACRL 2023 Vice-President/President-Elect, Elisandro (Alex) Cabada, will be unable to serve in this position. Therefore, a special election was held in June 2023 to fill this vacancy. The...
¾«¶«´«Ã½Welcomes FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel’s Learn Without Limits Initiative
WASHINGTON – In a speech at the ¾«¶«´«Ã½’s annual conference, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced she is proposing a rulemaking to use the FCC’s E-Rate program to purchase Wi-Fi hotspots so...
Accepting Applications for 2024 Class of ¾«¶«´«Ã½Emerging Leaders
The ¾«¶«´«Ã½ (ALA) is now accepting applications for the 2024 class of Emerging Leaders (EL). Details regarding the program criteria can be found on the Emerging Leaders web page. The deadline to apply is Friday, September 9, 2023...
CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) has named Diane Dias De Fazio as the next editor of RBM: A Journal of Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Cultural Heritage. As editor, she will also serve as chair of the RBM Editorial Board...
As censorship threats continue to target libraries, schools, publishers, authors, and booksellers, the ¾«¶«´«Ã½ (ALA) and the Association of American Publishers (AAP) are calling on all members of the book community to affirm their...
¾«¶«´«Ã½ to Distribute $1 Million to Support Fight Against Censorship
Funding will expand ALA’s intellectual freedom initiatives amid record number of book challenges CHICAGO (June 22, 2023) — The ¾«¶«´«Ã½ (ALA) will distribute $1 million to support and expand intellectual freedom initiatives as the...
Together We’re Stronger National Conference Registration Grants
CHICAGO — Thirty conference registration grants are available to school library professionals wishing to attend the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) National Conference. Sponsored by Penguin Random House, the “Together We’re Stronger...
¾«¶«´«Ã½ Awards 27 Libraries with Teen Sci-Fi Great Stories Club Grant
CHICAGO – The ¾«¶«´«Ã½ (ALA) has selected 27 U.S. libraries to receive implementation grants for “ Imagining Tomorrow: Building Inclusive Futures.” This brand-new series in ALA’s Great Stories Club (GSC) features science fiction books...
¾«¶«´«Ã½ Promotes Digital Equity During ACP Week of Action and Beyond
¾«¶«´«Ã½national conference kicks off with FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel on June 23 WASHINGTON, DC - With an historic and unwavering commitment to ensuring access to information for all, the ¾«¶«´«Ã½ (ALA) and libraries nationwide are proud...
PLA releases first Public Library Services for Strong Communities Report
2022 national survey documents public library programs, services, partnerships, and facilities (CHICAGO) The Public Library Association (PLA) today published the Public Library Services for Strong Communities Report. The 2022 national survey explored...
An updated guide to LGBTQIA+ books for children and teens
CHICAGO — Books for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, asexual, and intersex readers and their allies continue to thrive and evolve in reflection of the variety of families and individual identities today. Deemed "an essential...
