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June 27, 2025
ALA celebrates Supreme Court ruling to protect federal broadband programs
The American Library Association (ALA) applauded the Supreme Court 6-3 decision to uphold the Universal Service Fund (USF).
June 27, 2025
American Library Association chooses Daniel Montgomery as new executive director
The American Library Association (ALA) has selected Daniel J. Montgomery as its next executive director. He will replace Interim Executive Director Leslie Burger.
June 12, 2025
Dr. Carla Hayden to appear at 2025 American Library Association Annual Conference
Former Librarian of Congress set to participate in conversation with award-winning author Kwame Alexander.
June 6, 2025
Court allows Trump administration to proceed with efforts to destroy Institute of Museum and Library Services as case continues
A federal judge has declined to block the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The ruling, issued today in ALA v. Sonderling, will allow the administration’s cuts at the independent agency while the case proceeds.
May 21, 2025
ALA welcomes IMLS staff return and select grant reinstatements, cautiously optimistic about national case
ALA welcomed the return of Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) staff to work and the reinstatement of some IMLS grants, which had been terminated following President Trump’s March 14 Executive Order 14238.
May 15, 2025
ALA raises alarm over termination of Digital Equity Act grants
The American Library Association (ALA) raised alarm over the Trump Administration’s cancellation of the Digital Equity Act grant program as of May 9.
ALA in the News
The association, founded in 1876, condemned legislation that would threaten librarians and other educators with criminal prosecution for possessing “obscene” material.
ALA announces 2025-2026 Spectrum Scholars
The Spectrum Scholarship Program actively recruits and provides scholarships to American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Middle Eastern and North African, and/or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander students.
The Games & Gaming Round Table (GameRT) of the American Library Association is pleased to announce TWO recipients of the 2025 Game On! Grant. Introduced in 2020 with the intention of providing libraries with the opportunity to receive funds to develop...
Call for ALA Standing Committee Volunteers for 2026-2028
ALA Members are invited to volunteer for ALA standing committees for the 2026-2028 term. Serving on an ALA standing committee provides members with opportunities to gain valuable professional development and leadership experience, make an impact on key...
ALA Launches New Strategic Plan
The American Library Association has unveiled a new multi-year strategic plan aimed at strengthening libraries, growing the library workforce, driving innovation, and expanding community impact...
Susan D. Ballard receives AASL Distinguished Service Award
CHICAGO- Susan D. Ballard, past president of AASL and a retired district director of Library, Media, and Technology (Londonderry, NH), is the recipient of the 2025 American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) Distinguished Service Award. Sponsored by...
Critical information literacy topics, programs, and lessons
CHICAGO — Through its focus on questioning who creates information, addressing algorithmic biases, and advocating for the inclusion of marginalized voices, critical information literacy (CIL) can serve a vital function in navigating our complicated world...
American Library Association to present during the United Nations High-Level Political Forum
The American Library Association is sending a delegation to the United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development, July 13-24.
CHICAGO — Published by Facet Publishing and available through the ALA Store, “ The AI and Data Revolution: Understanding the New Data Landscape” outlines the key changes over the last 30 years that have led to this moment, from the rise of mass media...
Social media in healthcare information
CHICAGO — Social media has now been an integral part of life for over 20 years, revolutionizing so many aspects of our lives that it is now difficult to imagine a world without it. As smartphone technology has matured and users have grown more...
CHICAGO – During the 2025 ALA Annual Conference, held June 26–30 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, American Association of School Librarians (AASL) President Becky Calzada awarded her Presidential Commendations in recognition of outstanding advocacy for...
Amid continued threats to library funding and attacks on the freedom to read, library workers gathered June 26-30 in Philadelphia at the . 2025 American Library Association’s Annual Conference and Exhibition, the largest library event in the world.
Helmick inaugurated 2025-2026 ALA President
Sam Helmick, Community & Access Services Coordinator at Iowa City Public Library, was inaugurated ALA President for 2025-2026 on June 30 at the ALA Annual Conference in Philadelphia.
Jacob P. Folsom Selected as the 2025 David H. Clift Scholarship Recipient
The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce the selection of Jacob P. Folsom of Los Angeles, California, as the 2025 David H. Clift Scholarship recipient. The David H. Clift Scholarship was named for a former director of the American...
Colton D. Whelpton Selected as the 2025 Tony B. Leisner Scholarship Recipient
The American Library Association (ALA) has selected Colton D. Whelpton of Vancouver, British Columbia (Canada) as the recipient of the 2025 Tony B. Leisner Scholarship. The $3,000 scholarship, named for an active ALA member and former member of the ALA...
Mia Jakobsen Selected as the 2025 Peter Lyman Memorial/SAGE Scholarship Recipient
The American Library Association and SAGE are pleased to announce Mia Jakobsen of Furry Creek, British Columbia (Canada) as the recipient of the 2025 Peter Lyman Memorial/SAGE Scholarship in New Media. Jakobsen says she “wants to pursue a career in...
