An executive order issued by the Trump administration on Friday night, March 14, calls for the elimination of the Institute ...

This set of frequently asked questions is intended to help library workers, library advocates, and library users understand ...

The Public Library Association (PLA) has opened the Call for Proposals for educational sessions to be presented at its next ...

The American Library Association (ALA) announced today that Lisa Varga will become the associate executive director of ALA’s ...

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 ...

As the organizations that collectively represent public libraries in the United States, the Association for Rural & Small ...

Her proactive approach, strengthening policies and processes while championing the Teacher2Librarian program, ensures a ...

All groups within ALA and ALA-affiliated organizations working on initiatives related to equity, diversity, and inclusion are invited to send representatives. Individuals interested in equity, ...

CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) has named Pam Henderson as the recipient of this year's Joann ...

The American Library Association sent a letter March 20 warning the new Institute of Museum and Library Services acting director not to cut library programs required by federal law. The letter was ...

The Newbery Award Selection Committee consists of 15 members: one chair and 6 members appointed from the ALSC membership at large, and 8 members elected by the ALSC membership, serving 2-year terms ...

The Peggy Barber Tribute Grant is an annual grant that recognizes, promotes, and supports meaningful programs in libraries that have limited and/or no access to budgetary support for programming. This ...