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New wave of bills targeting libraries is ‘a threat to our democracy,’ American Library Association warns

The association, founded in 1876, condemned legislation that would threaten librarians and other educators with criminal prosecution for possessing “obscene” material.
 

 

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ALA, Leading Education Organizations Highlight Value of Technology for Learning as Senate Committee Examines Kids’ Screen Time

Ahead of today’s Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation hearing on youth screen time, 17 national education technology, library and nonprofit organizations sent a joint letter to Chairman Ted Cruz and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell...

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Core Webinar: Navigating Mental Health In Information Spaces

CHICAGO—Join Core for the webinar "Navigating Mental Health In Information Spaces" on March 11, 2026, at 1 p.m. CT. Mental health is a critical component of an individual's health and well-being. Historically, seeking mental health help has been fraught...

PLA announces candidates for 2026 Board Election

The Public Library Association (PLA) 2025 Nominating Committee has unveiled the slate of candidates for the Association’s 2026 election. This year, eight nominees will stand for four positions on the PLA Board of Directors: 2027-2028 president, American Library Association (ALA) division councilor, and two directors-at-large.

EBSCO Information Services Library Staff Development Award is accepting nominations

The EBSCO Information Services Library Staff Development Award is accepting nominations

Nominations open for Lemony Snicket Prize for Noble Librarians Faced with Adversity Award

The Lemony Snicket Prize for Noble Librarians Faced with Adversity Award is accepting nominations!

Scholastic Library Publishing Award is accepting nominations

The Scholastic Library Publishing Award is accepting nominations.

ALA Medal of Excellence Award Nominations Open

The ALA Medal of Excellence Award is accepting nominations.

Beta Phi Mu Award is accepting nominations

The Beta Phi Mu Award is accepting nominations!

Nominations open for Ernest A. DiMattia Jr. Award for Innovation and Service to Community and Profession

The Ernest A. DiMattia Jr. Award for Innovation and Service to Community and Profession is accepting nominations.

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Core Webinar: Creating a Knowledge Management Initiative for Ongoing Team Success

CHICAGO—Join Core for the webinar "Creating a Knowledge Management Initiative for Ongoing Team Success" on March 10, 2026, at 1 p.m. CT. Libraries employ skilled practitioners who, throughout their work, accrue experience and develop troubleshooting...

Reverend Dr. Liz Theoharis and Noam Sandweiss-Back to keynote and Amanda Jones to present at 27th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Observance and Sunrise Celebration

The annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Observance and Sunrise Celebration commemorates Dr. King's legacy and recognizes the connection between his life's work and the library world.

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LIS Students: Apply for the 2026 Larew Scholarship for Tuition Help

Core and The American Library Association are accepting applications for the Christian (Chris) Larew Memorial Scholarship for those who plan to follow a career in library and information technology, demonstrate potential leadership, and hold a strong...

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Submissions Now Open for the 2026 John Cotton Dana Awards

CHICAGO—The American Library Association (ALA) is now accepting submissions for the 2026 John Cotton Dana Award (JCD). The John Cotton Dana Award is one of the most prestigious awards given to up to eight libraries for outstanding library public relations...

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ALA Core Margaret Mann Citation Applications are Now Open

CHICAGO—Please consider nominating a colleague or self-nominating for the ALA Core Margaret Mann Citation, a prestigious award that recognizes outstanding professional achievement in cataloging or classification, either through publication of significant...

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American Library Association Kicks Off 150th Anniversary with Youth Media Awards

The American Library Association (ALA) officially launched its 150th anniversary year, marking a century and a half of empowering library professionals, advancing access to knowledge and protecting the freedom to read.