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The international library community has been sending its support to the U.S. library community and ALA during these challenging times. And in opposition to recent the firing of Dr. Carla Hayden as the ...

As the President of the American Library Association, I am deeply disappointed in last night’s decision by President Trump to fire Dr. Carla Hayden from her position as Librarian of ...

The dedication to collaboration, innovation, and student involvement at Scotts Ridge Middle School is reflected in its dynamic programs and initiatives,” said committee co-chair Sam Northern. “Under ...

ALA welcomed the May 13 preliminary injunction granted by the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island, in a lawsuit brought by 21 states’ attorneys general for unlawful actions taken to ...

The American Library Association (ALA) raised alarm over the Trump Administration’s cancellation of the Digital Equity Act grant program as of May 9.

The EBSCO/ ALA Conference Sponsorship Award has been awarded to the following librarians to receive the 2025 EBSCO Conference Sponsorship. This award reimburses $1,000 of actual expenses to attend ALA ...

The American Library Association expressed strong disappointment following the Senate’s passage of S.J. Res. 7, a Congressional Review Act resolution that overturns the FCC's decision to allow E-rate ...

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

Library funding is under threat. Find out how you can show up for libraries: ala.org/showup. Learn best practices, tips, and advice on how to successfully host lawmakers at your library to show, them ...

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 ...

As of August 2024, IS had 3,148 members. The committee composition is determined by section leadership.