The American Library Association denounced H.R. 7661, a federal bill targeting LGBTQ+ stories that would modify the ...

CHICAGO - Following news that a group of American Library Association (ALA) employees has announced plans to organize a union with AFSCME Council 31 under the name American Library Association Workers ...

ALA Endowment Trustee positions, who will serve a three-year term. All applicants will be required to submit an electronic application, as well as upload a CV and three references.

Applications are now open to host the 2027 Children's Literature Lecture featuring award-winning author Kwame Alexander. The application form is due Thursday, April 30, 2026.

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.

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

I value the opportunity to connect with librarians with similar interests and those who are doing similar work. As a data librarian, my day-to-day can look very different from my colleagues, and it ...

Deeth Ellis, Simmons University, has been awarded the 2026 Jesse H. Shera Award for the Support of Dissertation Research for her proposal, "Examining the Enactment of School Librarian Leadership ...

Library funding is under threat. Find out how you can show up for libraries: ala.org/showup.

To find out about more great digital media for children, visit the page for ALSC's Excellence in Early Learning Digital Media Award. This list represents the titles selected by the 2024 committee.

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 Fair Use Doctrine is one of the most important limitations on the exclusive rights of the copyright holder. It allows that copyright can be infringed because strict application of the law impedes ...