The American Library Association has unveiled a new multi-year strategic plan aimed at strengthening libraries, growing the library workforce, driving innovation, and expanding community ...

ALA’s new Strategic Plan is a bold, forward-looking roadmap designed to strengthen our organization, expand opportunities, help prioritize our work, and ensure our continued leadership in the library ...

The American Library Association is sending a delegation to the United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on ...

Ballard has chosen to forgo the monetary award and associated benefits in order to honor the “little lamps” that lit her path by paying it forward—extending AASL National Conference registration to ...

During National Library Week 2025 (April 6-12), the American Library Association released data documenting attempts to censor books and materials in public, school, and academic libraries during 2024.

Every June, Audiobook Appreciation Month celebrates the joy, accessibility, and growing impact of audiobooks. Founded by the Audio Publishers Association, the event highlights how audiobooks—once ...

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

The Teens' Top Ten is a "teen choice" list, where teens nominate and choose their favorite books of the previous year!

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

Investing in Prison Libraries: 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 ...

CHICAGO – During the 2025 ALA Annual Conference, held June 26–30 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, American Association of School Librarians (AASL) President Becky Calzada awarded her Presidential ...