Listening to audiobooks is one of the main ways I de-stress (and make chores enjoyable)! Right now, I'm in the middle of a ...
Grab a drink, get comfy, and join book lovers from around the country as we chat with amazing authors featuring Claire Boyles, Lisa Kleypas, Elizabeth Letts, and Eli McCann. Moderated by Donna Seaman, ...
Council has adopted “Guidance on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Libraries,” a new resource designed to help libraries develop and revise policies for the ethical, human-centered use of ...
The Public Library Association (PLA) announced the availability of a new practical guide for engaging Spanish-speaking community members.
Making activities and spaces in public libraries may have started as niche services. But an IMLS-funded National Forum report ...
CHICAGO —Though it’s challenging to set policies for a technology that is so young and still in flux, the need is urgent. Because usage of AI presents both opportunities and risks, libraries must be ...
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 other areas ...
CHICAGO - The American Library Association (ALA) Council passed a resolution calling for the adoption and recognition of the Librarians’ and Library Workers’ Bill of Rights, a landmark framework ...
CHICAGO (June 25, 2026) – The American Library Association (ALA), along with Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband (SHLB) Coalition partners, announced a national advocacy campaign today after the ...
The American Library Association is deeply saddened by the shooting on Monday at a Butte County Library branch in Chico, California, that killed two community members and injured one other person. Our ...
New PLA data reveals public libraries boosted support for food security, health and wellness in 2025
The Public Library Association (PLA) today released the 2025 Public Library Services for Strong Communities Survey report. First conducted in 2022, the survey examines how libraries respond to diverse ...
CHICAGO – The American Library Association (ALA) and Banned Books Week Coalition today unveiled the artwork for Banned Books Week 2026, October 4–10. Designed for use in Banned Books Week events ...
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