ALA expressed disappointment and concern following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to allow a lower court ruling from the Fifth Circuit to stand. This decision will significantly restrict the ...

ALA actively advocates in defense of the rights of library users to read, seek information, and speak freely as guaranteed by the First Amendment. A publicly supported library provides free and equal ...

The Award is given to an African American author and illustrator for outstanding inspirational and educational contributions. The Coretta Scott King Book Award titles promote understanding and ...

The Committee on Literacy consists of 12 members appointed by the ALA president-elect, serving 2 year staggered terms and led by a chair, appointed annually. The Committee on Literacy consists of 10 ...

Today, the American Library Association (ALA) greeted an announcement by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) that it had reinstated all the agency’s grants.

International Employment Opportunities and Funding Sources for Librarians-IRRT INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGES SUBCOMMITTEE ...

The American Library Association (ALA) and its division, the American Association of School Librarians (AASL), welcomed yesterday’s bicameral reintroduction of the Right to Read Act.

An elevator speech a message intended to spur decision makers to action. An elevator speech must be short, specific, and memorable. It is important to have your elevator speech rehearsed and ready ...

Selecting multiple search options will drastically limit the number of programs retrieved. Please note: Information on specific offerings is provided voluntarily by the ALA-accredited programs. For ...

The Jesse H. Shera Award for Distinguished Published Research is given to the author(s) of a research article published in English during the previous calendar year and nominated by any member of LRRT ...

Emely Rumble, LICSW, a distinguished licensed clinical social worker, school social worker, and seasoned ...

The ALA Core Competences of Librarianship reflect basic knowledge gained through LIS education, job on-boarding, and ongoing professional development early in a library career. It is essential that ...