In the past four decades, we’ve come a long way in recognizing the prevalence of burnout among librarians—from “Are Librarians Burning Out” to “The Librarians Are Not Okay.”[1] However, library ...

"Twenty-four Seconds from Now...,” written by Jason Reynolds and published by Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing. “My Daddy Is a Cowboy,” illustrated ...

Library funding is under threat. Find out how you can show up for libraries: ala.org/showup.

Washington, D.C. – The American Library Association (ALA) and partners in the Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband (SHLB) Coalition, expressed disappointment with today’s Federal Communications ...

This set of frequently asked questions is intended to help library workers, library advocates, and library users understand this Executive Order. As of September 10, 2025, both Labor, Health and Human ...

As FCC springs E-Rate hotspot lending on September agenda, ALA urges commissioners to reconsider overturning the E-Rate rule Washington, D.C. – The Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband (SHLB) ...

Learn how to use the results from the 2024 Public Library Staff Survey to improve your library’s performance, demonstrate value, and increase impact in your community.

CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and the Association for Library Services to Children (ALSC), divisions of the American Library Association (ALA), are excited to announce ...

Associate Professor, School of Information, University of South Florida - Beta Phi Mu Award is presented to a faculty member of a library school or an individual for distinguished service to education ...

CHICAGO — The sudden appearance of AI in educational settings is exciting and transformative—and also disorienting. But this shift presents new opportunities to enhance school library services, ...

CHICAGO – Pioneering actor, author, and activist George Takei has been named honorary chair of Banned Books Week, which will take place October 5 – 11, 2025. Takei will be joined in leading the annual ...