ALA, its Divisions, Round Tables and Affiliates host many conferences, and in-person and online events to showcase cutting-edge developments in library advocacy, information literacy, and many other ...

Shamika Jamalia Simpson, Professor and Collection Development and Outreach Librarian at Long Beach City College, is the recipient of the 2025 American Library Association (ALA) Ethnic and ...

The Public Library Association (PLA) today launched a suite of outcome measurement resources developed as part of the Project ...

In this webinar, ALA policy experts will share updates on the latest fights to defend library funding and train attendees on how best to turn your Congressmembers from passive library supporters (or ...

ALA invites education programs and posters for the ALA 2026 Annual Conference & Exhibition, June 25–29, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois—a milestone event marking ALA’s 150th Anniversary.

CHICAGO - The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) is pleased to announce that the 2026 Children’s Literature Lecture, featuring Cynthia Leitich Smith, will be hosted by the Kerlan ...

The American Library Association (ALA) and League of Women Voters (LWV) announce the publication of A Guide to Civic Collaboration, a joint resource to inspire and support year-round civic programming ...

The Schneider Family Book Awards honor an author or illustrator for a book that embodies an artistic expression of the disability experience for child and adolescent audiences. Dr. Katherine Schneider ...

The first and most enduring award for LGBTQIA+ books is the Stonewall Book Awards, sponsored by the American Library Association's Rainbow Round Table (formerly the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and ...

Understand how awarded grants can be used to attract new partners and funding; and Understand best practices for sustaining grant-funded programs and services. This free event is intended for all ...

Explore how artificial intelligence can revolutionize libraries by enhancing accessibility, streamlining operations, and fostering community connections. This study aims to investigate the alignment ...

Participate in this free webinar to learn about the results from the 2024 Public Library Staff Survey. These results include key information on library staff roles and representat ...