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

Amid continued threats to library funding and attacks on the freedom to read, library workers gathered June 26-30 in ...

To provide support for librarians who want or need to publish scholarly articles; to publish peer-reviewed research by NMRT members, directed at new librarians. The committee oversees the publication ...

To select annually a recipient of the Baker & Taylor Entertainment Audio Music/Video Product Award, which provides Audio Music/Video titles to a public library and is designed to promote the ...

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

The Stonewall Book Awards are presented to English language books that have exceptional merit relating to the LGBTQIA+ experience.

The American Library Association, its 8 divisions, 21 round tables, and offices host many conferences, meetings, forums, institutes, and other events. Use the filters to explore our many available ...

This subcommittee is re-established at least a year ahead of the scheduled reauthorization of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), approximately every five years. Membership includes ...

To provide a forum for discussion regarding effective communication methods and outreach initiatives, including marketing strategies and strategic relationship building, that academic and research ...

A Cost-Effective Path to Safer Communities and Second Chances, a new report by the American Library Association, explores the essential role of prison libraries in lowering recidivism by better ...

To find and contact your U.S. Senator: Visit the Senate website (www.senate.gov). Conduct a search using the Find Your Senators pull-down menu in the upper right corner (select your state and click Go ...

2023 was a tumultuous year for libraries. Book bans dominated headlines as well as city council and school board meetings, threatening the access of information to readers of all ages and the ...