The American Library Association denounced H.R. 7661, a federal bill targeting LGBTQ+ stories that would modify the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to restrict "sexually oriented" ...

Learn how different communities are approaching staff training and handling interactions when ICE enters a public library.

The American Library Association (ALA), in partnership with Simple Mobile and World Education, is proud to announce the five winners of the Connected Communities: Mobile Literacy in Action grant.

The Library Research Round Table is pleased to announce the 2026 Jesse H. Shera Award for the Support of Dissertation Research: Deeth Ellis, Simmons University Examining the Enactment of School Librar ...

The Library Research Round Table is pleased to announce the 2026 Jesse H. Shera Award for Distinguished Published Research: Blair Solon, Margie Montañez, Liz Cooper, Amy Jankowski, Glenn Koelling, and ...

Teen Services Development Day is a one-day, stand-alone event devoted exclusively to teen services for library staff. The day will include two keynotes and eleven education programs focused ...

I could not be happier with where I have ended up. At the core of my librarianship is a belief that students deserve to feel empowered, that they belong in the library, and that their needs should ...

ALA Articles, Papers & Research Awards recognize outstanding research-based works focusing on or in service of librarianship, including library history, contemporary issues faced by library ...

ALA 2026 Election Period: March 9, 2026 - April 1, 2026 Renew your membership by January 31, 2026 to ensure that you receive your ballot for the 2026 ALA election. Renew your membership online or by ...

As part of the American Library Association’s 150th Anniversary, ALA Annual 2026 will bring together thousands of library professionals to celebrate our collective achievements and chart a bold course ...

The Reference and User Services Association is a network to educate, empower, and inspire its members to advance the evolution of the profession and better serve users in a continually changing ...

The Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table of the American Library Association is dedicated to supporting library staff in all aspects of engaging with graphic novels and comics, including collection ...