I just finished Greek Lessons by Han Kang. One of my favorite books ( Human Acts ), most hated books ( The Vegetarian ), and ...

The American Library Association's Core Values articulate the profession’s principles and highest aspirations. They guide and unite library workers, including staff, volunteers, trustees, advocates, ...

The Library Bill of Rights and Freedom to Read statement were crafted in times of looming censorship and privacy threats. They’ve stood the test of time and remain fundamental declarations of ...

Students — Join and Rejoin ALA and your state library association (chapter) for one low price. Fifty chapters allow students to join and rejoin one state library association (for example, the North ...

democracy; self-government; personal development; social progress; and everyone’s right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. To support these goals, libraries and library workers should ...

Free Speech Handbook: A Practical Framework for Understanding Our Free Speech Protections. By Ian Rosenberg. Art by Mike Cavallaro. 2021. 266p. First Second, hardcover, $28.99 (9781250619754). General ...

Visit the ALA Institutional Repository for earlier lists. If you are looking for Notable Children's Book lists before 1995: Currently, the ALSC office does not have the resources available to conduct ...

“Bringing Books to Life,” a preschool literacy initiative of the Nashville Public Library, is a perfect marriage of a resource to a need in the community. This free program brings the library’s ...

Everyone has the right to privacy and confidentiality in their library use, no matter their origin, age, background, or views. 1 When users recognize or fear that their privacy is at risk, they lose ...

Some scholarships available through the ALA Scholarship Program are geared towards individuals from groups currently underrepresented in the library profession. Please review the individual ...

Applications for the 2026 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries are now being accepted by ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT) and the Will and Ann Eisner Family Foundation.

Promote quality continuing education and staff development for all library personnel. We help you NETWORK with other staff development and continuing education providers for the exchange of ideas, ...