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The American Library Association responded with disappointment to an announcement by the FCC Chairman, who proposed reversing the FCC’s 2024 decision to authorize E-Rate funding for Wi-Fi hotspots ...

The American Library Association Publishing Committee provides a grant of up to $5,000 for the preparation of print or electronic reading lists, indexes or other guides to library resources that ...

ALA's Ethnic and Multicultural Information Exchange Round Table (EMIERT) is proud to announce the establishment of the Islamic Information Committee (IIC), expanding its ongoing mission to promote ...

CHICAGO - The American Library Association (ALA) today announced the date and location for the Youth Media Awards Public Announcement. The Youth Media Awards recognize the top books, digital media, ...

learn strategies to use your student leadership program for generating greater visibility for the school library, increased administrative support, better communication with the school community, and ...

#ARSL2025 is the conference for rural and small libraries, taking place Sept. 17-20, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. #ARSL2025 is the conference for rural and small libraries, taking place Sept.

The Newbery Medal is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to ...

Stevens stated that “service to others has always been a guiding principle in her life.” It is one of the reasons she chose ...

Hear from past grantees about how they leveraged an ALA award to increase or improve service to their communities, grow partnerships, attract new funding, and sustain key work.

The American Library Association and the Banned Books Week Coalition is preparing to observe Banned Books Week October 5-11. This year’s theme is “Censorship Is So 1984. Read for Your Rights.” ...

Library consultant Toby Greenwalt demonstrates the capabilities of Super Searchers and Meet LEO and showcases potential applications in the library workspace. Library consultant Toby Greenwalt ...