Following a July 15 decision by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, the Digital Equity Act (DEA) Competitive Grant Program is set to resume, but without a key provision that ...

Listening to audiobooks is one of the main ways I de-stress (and make chores enjoyable)! Right now, I'm in the middle of a ...

In this webinar, we share the new Libraries Advancing Accessibility Toolkit, which helps staff and patrons increase access to and awareness of settings, apps, and resources available on the iPad and ...

Learn how to get started with a Youth Poet Laureate program and why you should consider implementing one in your library.

Grab a drink, get comfy, and join book lovers from around the country as we chat with amazing authors featuring Claire Boyles, Lisa Kleypas, Elizabeth Letts, and Eli McCann. Moderated by Donna Seaman, ...

Core continuing education opportunities. ALA John Cotton Dana Library Public Relations Award Frederick G. Kilgour Award for Research in Library and Information Technology Christian (Chris) Larew ...

Personal Data Notification The ALA (American Library Association and its units) and the ALA-APA (Allied Professional Association) (collectively “ALA”) use the personal data you provide to the ALA to ...

The U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment states that “Congress shall make no law . . . abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press. . .” The Library Bill of Rights says that library materials ...

ALA Election Information The following ALA Bylaw Amendments in the 2026 Election were APPROVED by the ALA Membership: Click here for more information about the ALA Bylaws Amendments. Adopt ALA Bylaws ...

The American Library Association currently accredits library programs on the master's level within North America. The following countries have been identified as having "formal" accreditation ...

Regardless of the type of institution, collection maintenance and weeding are important components of a library’s collection management system and are often related to the goals and mission of the ...

The purpose of this document is to provide ALA guidance for libraries developing or revising local artificial intelligence (AI) use policies, procedures, and vendor-review practices. This guidance ...