A total of 45 books (21 fiction, 24 nonfiction) has been selected for the longlist for the 2026 Andrew Carnegie Medals for ...

ALA has announced workforce changes as part of its ongoing ALA Forward initiative—a comprehensive effort to align the ...

Grants will be administered by United for Libraries: The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations, whose mission is to support those who govern, promote, advocate, and ...

While social media is an unavoidable reality of today's digital landscape, it has inherent conflicts with some of the core values of librarianship—including intellectual freedom and privacy. Indeed, ...

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

No. The ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) receives reports from libraries, schools, and the media on attempts to ban books in communities across the country. We compile lists of challenged ...

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 ...

Librarian, recruitmentA recruitment flyer to help prospective librarians understand the appeal of working in an academic or research library as well as the nature of the work. Suitable for use at ...

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, ...