5+ day, 10+ hour ago  (596+ words) For immediate release | June 18, 2026 CHICAGO -The American Library Association (ALA) is partnering with Heritage Auctions, the world's largest collections auctioneer, to auction a rare selection of ALA's iconic READ" posters, offering supporters, collectors, and library fans a chance to own…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago  (417+ words) For immediate release | June 18, 2026 CHICAGO " American Library Association proudly announces two new publications in "Discover and Learn with the Library," an educational series published by the Library of Congress in association with'ALA Editions. US history, including its culture, economy, and…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (418+ words) For immediate release | June 10, 2026 CHICAGO'Join Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures on Saturday, June 27 from 2: 30 " 3: 30pm CDT during ALA Annual Conference in Chicago, IL, for the Core President's Program featuring Drew Ramsey, MD. Dr. Ramsey has authored five books, including Healing the Modern Brain,…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (587+ words) Across the country, library workers are pouring time, energy, and heart into connecting with reluctant readers. Despite these efforts, the national data reveals a growing literacy crisis: Libraries and library workers have the power to reverse this trend. Join the…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (468+ words) For immediate release | June 5, 2026 WASHINGTON" Today, the House Appropriations Subcommittee that oversees funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) approved level funding for the federal agency. The Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (335+ words) For immediate release | June 5, 2026 Examination copies are available'for instructors who are interested in adopting this title for course use. ALA Publishing & Media Laufey takes center stage as honorary chair of Library Card Sign-up Month 2026 ALA, SHLB partners disappointed with FCC…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (655+ words) For immediate release | June 3, 2026 CHICAGO - As part of the American Library Association's 2026 sesquicentennial, the Association is launching a comprehensive fundraising campaign, For Our Libraries. For 150 Years More." "In this sesquicentennial year, we recommit to the principles that have guided us…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (475+ words) For immediate release | May 28, 2026 This $3, 000 scholarship is for master's level study, with an emphasis on library technology and/or automation, at a library school program accredited by the American Library Association. Criteria for the Scholarship includes previous academic excellence, evidence…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (540+ words) For immediate release | May 27, 2026 CHICAGO- The American Association of School Librarians released the following statement in response to the U. S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals vacating the lower court's injunctions of portions of Senate File 496, an Iowa law that requires library…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (151+ words) ALA and PLA have long led national advocacy efforts to advance balanced copyright policy and prevent unfair and anti-competitive practices that limit libraries" ability to meet their users" reading and information needs. America"s public libraries rely on fair licenses…...