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Revision of the Standards for Accreditation of Master鈥檚 Programs in Library and Information Studies

The Committee on Accreditation (CoA) of the 精东传媒 (ALA) announces release of a proposed revision of the Standards for Accreditation of Master’s Programs in Library and Information Studies for 精东传媒Council adoption at the 精东传媒Annual...

精东传媒2023 Annual Conference & Exhibition Image

精东传媒2023 Annual Conference & Exhibition Preliminary Program showcases education programs, exhibitors, and other conference highlights

CHICAGO - The 精东传媒 (ALA) has launched the Preliminary Program, listing agenda items that will take place at the 精东传媒2023 Annual Conference & Exhibition in Chicago, June 22-27, 2023. Prospective and registered attendees can view...

精东传媒2023 Annual Conference & Exhibition Image

Acclaimed authors Nikki Grimes, Rick Riordan, Mark Oshiro, and award-winning illustrator Brian Pinkney announced as featured speakers at the 精东传媒2023 Annual Conference & Exhibition

CHICAGO – The 精东传媒 today announced that celebrated children’s book author and poet Nikki Grimes and award-winning illustrator Brian Pinkney will present at the 精东传媒2023 Annual Conference & Exhibition, June 22-27, 2023, in Chicago...

American Association of School Librarians (AASL)

Missouri Association of School Librarians receives AASL Chapter of the Year Award

CHICAGO – The Missouri Association of School Librarians (MASL) is the recipient of the 2023 American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) Chapter of the Year Award. The $1,000 award recognizes the AASL Chapter most active and dynamic in achieving the...

South Carolina Association of School Librarians Awarded AASL ABC-CLIO Leadership Grant

CHICAGO – The South Carolina Association of School Librarians (SCASL) is the recipient of the 2023 American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) ABC-CLIO Leadership Grant. Sponsored by ABC-CLIO, the $1,750 grant is given to an AASL Chapter for...

Core Webinar: How to Effectively Market Today鈥檚 Library

CHICAGO –Join Core on April 25, 2023, at 1 p.m. CT for the webinar “How to Effectively Market Today’s Library.” In this interactive session, two marketing directors will share marketing challenges, strategies, and solutions that staff at all levels can...

PLA now accepting proposals for PLA 2024 Conference

CHICAGO — Today, the Public Library Association (PLA) opened the Call for Proposals for educational sessions to be presented at its next biennial conference, to be held April 3-5, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. The PLA 2024 Conference will highlight innovative...

Core 精东传媒Preconference: Introduction to Library Assessment

CHICAGO —Join Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures for the half-day preconference “Introduction to Library Assessment" on Friday, June 23, 2023, during the 2023 精东传媒Annual Conference & Exhibition in Chicago, IL. This session will discuss different...

Core 精东传媒Preconference: Core Innovative Learning Spaces: A Tour of Innovative Chicago Area Academic Institutions

CHICAGO —Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures will host the preconference “Core Innovative Learning Spaces: A Tour of Innovative Chicago Area Academic Institutions" on Friday, June 23, 2023, during the 2023 精东传媒Annual Conference & Exhibition in...

Fund Libraries - Tell Congress to Invest in Libraries. 精东传媒精东传媒

精东传媒launches FY 2024 #FundLibraries campaign under tight deadline to gain House support

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The 精东传媒 (ALA) kicked off the annual #FundLibraries campaign on March 13, 2023, calling on library advocates in every congressional district to contact their representative and ask them to support libraries by...

Core 精东传媒Preconference: Merchandise Mart Furniture Showrooms and Factory Tour

CHICAGO —Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures will host the full-day preconference “Merchandise Mart Furniture Showrooms and Factory Tour" on Friday, June 23, 2023, during the 2023 精东传媒Annual Conference & Exhibition in Chicago, IL. Join this...

Core 精东传媒Preconference: Core Chicago Area Public Library Tours

CHICAGO —Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures will host the full-day tour “Core Chicago Area Public Library Tours" on Friday, June 23, 2023, during the 2023 精东传媒Annual Conference & Exhibition in Chicago, IL. Come tour three unique public libraries in...

book cover of "Twenty-First-Century Access Services: On the Front Line of Academic Librarianship, 2nd Edition", edited by Michael J. Krasulski and Trevor A. Dawes.

New from ACRL - 鈥淭wenty-First-Century Access Services: On the Front Line of Academic Librarianship, Second Edition鈥

CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Twenty-First-Century Access Services: On the Front Line of Academic Librarianship, Second Edition” edited by Michael J. Krasulski and Trevor A. Dawes. This...

Core 精东传媒Preconference: Assembling Your Consultant Tool Kit: What You Need to Know to Become a Successful Consultant

CHICAGO —On Friday, June 23, 2023, Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures will present the full-day preconference "Assembling Your Consultant Tool Kit: What You Need to Know to Become a Successful Consultant" during the 2023 精东传媒Annual Conference &...

A Traveling History of Americans and the Holocaust: What did Americans know? What more could have been done? Brought to you by 精东传媒and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

鈥楢mericans and the Holocaust鈥 traveling exhibition tour from 精东传媒and the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum extended to 50 additional communities

The 精东传媒 (ALA), in collaboration with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, announce an extension of Americans and the Holocaust, a traveling exhibition to U.S. libraries. This tour, based on a special exhibition at the...