The US District Court for the Western District of Arkansas today declared Arkansas Act 372 unconstitutional in an opinon ...

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 ...

The American Library Association (ALA) is thrilled to announce this year’s ten recipients of the coveted I Love My Librarian ...

The Emerging Leaders program will kick off with a day-long session during the ALA (LibLearnX25) event in Phoenix, Arizona.

This grant, in honor of the passing of our past-president, Pat Carterette, is designed to honor her passion for professional development in the field of library and information sciences. A former ...

Bechtel: To administer annually the Bechtel fellowship to up to three librarians to read and study at the Baldwin Library of the George A. Smathers libraries, University of Florida. DSA: To administer ...

CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) is currently accepting nominations through March 1, 2025 for the Joseph W.

The Caldecott 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 ...

As of June 2022, the PLA Social Worker Task Force has been sunsetted. PLA is considering how best to reform the group to continue its important work. Please check back for updates on the task force's ...

The ACRL Research Planning and Review Committee is responsible for creating and updating a continuous and dynamic environmental scan for the association that encompasses trends in academic ...

Incorporates support to distance and online learning communities into the vision and strategic plan of the library. Participates in the strategic planning processes of the originating institution, ...

The roles libraries play are shaped by copyright law. Copyright in its origins and in the way it has evolved in the United States has always involved a balancing of ...