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 ...

An annual scholarship consisting of $3,000 to a U.S./Canadian citizen or permanent resident who is pursuing an MLS specializing youth services in an ALA-accredited program. Established to honor the ...

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 ...

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 ...

The American Library Association recognizes the critical need for access to library and information resources, services, and technologies by all people, especially those who may experience language or ...

ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) receives reports from libraries, schools, and the media on attempts to ban books in communities across the country. We compile lists of challenged books in ...