We are deeply honored to receive the AASL Presidential Commendation for bringing the joy and community of Pokémon to school libraries,” said Barry Sams, Vice President of Ga ...

Following a July 15 decision by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, the Digital Equity Act (DEA) Competitive Grant Program is set to resume, but without a key provision that ...

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 ...

Learn how to get started with a Youth Poet Laureate program and why you should consider implementing one in your library.

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, ...

In this webinar, we share the new Libraries Advancing Accessibility Toolkit, which helps staff and patrons increase access to and awareness of settings, apps, and resources available on the iPad and ...

Core competencies for librarianship and librarian specializations complied by the American Library Association.

The Newbery Award Selection Committee consists of 15 members: one chair and 6 members appointed from the ALSC membership at large, and 8 members elected by the ALSC membership, serving 2-year terms ...

Since 2006, ALA has offered Great Stories Club grants on a range of themes, all selected by librarians and humanities scholars to resonate with reluctant readers and young people facing difficult life ...

A list of educational competences for librarianship. The ALA Core Competences of Librarianship reflect basic knowledge gained through LIS education, job on-boarding, and ongoing professional ...

There is no legal definition of "hate speech" under U.S. law, just as there is no legal definition for evil ideas, rudeness, unpatriotic speech, or any other kind of speech that people might condemn.

As a high school library media specialist, I have the good fortune to work with, and sometimes mold, young people. If I’m lucky, I discover what they do after graduation. Recently, one of my favorite ...