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ALA celebrates Supreme Court ruling to protect federal broadband programs

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The American Library Association (ALA) applauded the Supreme Court 6-3 decision to uphold the Universal Service Fund (USF).

American Library Association chooses Daniel Montgomery as new executive director

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The American Library Association (ALA) has selected Daniel J. Montgomery as its next executive director. He will replace Interim Executive Director Leslie Burger.

Dr. Carla Hayden to appear at 2025 American Library Association Annual Conference

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Former Librarian of Congress set to participate in conversation with award-winning author Kwame Alexander.

Court allows Trump administration to proceed with efforts to destroy Institute of Museum and Library Services as case continues

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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.

ALA welcomes IMLS staff return and select grant reinstatements, cautiously optimistic about national case

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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.

ALA raises alarm over termination of Digital Equity Act grants

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The American Library Association (ALA) raised alarm over the Trump Administration’s cancellation of the Digital Equity Act grant program as of May 9.

Federal Court Halts Dismantling of Federal Library Agency in ALA Lawsuit

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Today, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted a temporary restraining order to block the Trump Administration’s dismantling of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

American Library Association, AFSCME Challenge Trump Administration Gutting of Institute of Museum and Library Services

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American Library Association, AFSCME Challenge Trump Administration Gutting of Institute of Museum and Library Services

American Library Association kicks off National Library Week with the Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2024 and the State of America’s Libraries Report

State of America's Libraries: A Snapshot of 2024. American Library Association

The American Library Association (ALA) today released the highly anticipated Top 10 Most Challenged Books List.

SJSU Library - Best Practices for Anti-Racist and Diverse Library Collections

The SJSU Library’s Anti-Racism Collections Working Group developed best practices for building, evaluating, and maintaining inclusive collections, secured annual funding, and created an internal Libguide.

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