2+ day, 21+ hour ago  (678+ words) This year marks the 30th anniversary of the federal E-Rate program, which provides broadband funding for public libraries and schools. On June 25, however, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will decide whether to limit or sunset E-Rate, which could adversely affect libraries,…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (572+ words) Earlier this year, Sarah Lamdan was promoted to executive director of the American Library Association's (ALA) Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) after joining the Association in 2024 as OIF deputy director. Prior to joining ALA, Lamdan was a librarian and law…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (446+ words) By Megan Bennett | June 1, 2026 Pride Month is celebrated annually in June. 2015 Year that author and activist Michelle Tea launched Drag Story Hour (DSH), in which drag performers read books to children. DSH, first hosted at San Francisco Public Library's Eureka…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (667+ words) By Marshall Breeding | June 1, 2026 Clarivate, which in recent years has subsumed the technology products of Ex Libris and Innovative, further strengthened its place as the industry leader. Clarivate has embraced AI across its businesses, including with the 2024 release of its…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (816+ words) By Karen Lindell | June 1, 2026 It wasn't her usual workplace attire, but Katherine Bunker was really looking forward to donning a pair of glittery green fairy wings. Bunker, children's librarian at Centennial Park Library (CPL) in Greeley, Colorado, had that opportunity…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (1082+ words) By Jennifer Billock | June 1, 2026 Welcome back to Chicago! It's the perfect place to host the American Library Association's (ALA) 150th anniversary, and we've compiled a master list of restaurants and caf's where you can celebrate while attending the 2026 Annual Conference and…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (596+ words) By Darcy Lipp-Acord | June 1, 2026 Policy issues and legalities aside, what I find concerning are the abusive communication and behavior patterns I see being used by many who attempt to challenge books, ban books, and "protect children." Here are the patterns…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (131+ words) By Rachel Rosenberg | June 1, 2026 Regardless of what kind of library you work in, you'll likely have to provide readers' advisory (RA), a task that can be as daunting as it is fun. It can feel like a gamble to suggest…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (1232+ words) It's a nightmare situation: A swarm of masked US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents walk through your library's doors looking for people or demanding information that you're not prepared to hand over. As ICE has raided homes, businesses, and…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (505+ words) By Dan Montgomery | June 1, 2026 June brings a burst of anticipation to the American Library Association (ALA). Colleagues and members put the finishing touches on our most important event of the year, our Annual Conference and Exhibition, which will be held…...