The US District Court for the Western District of Arkansas today declared Arkansas Act 372 unconstitutional in an opinon ...

As of June 2022, the PLA Social Worker Task Force has been sunsetted. PLA is considering how best to reform the group to continue its important work. Please check back for updates on the task force's ...

The ACRL Research Planning and Review Committee is responsible for creating and updating a continuous and dynamic environmental scan for the association that encompasses trends in academic ...

Two co-chairs plus five members appointed from the ALSC membership at large, serving two-year terms. The co-chairs are appointed in alternating years. It is recommended that at least one co-chair ...

A complete outline of the ALA nominating committee's duties and responsibilities is identified in the ALA bylaws, Article XIV. Section 1. Nominating Committee. Prior to each annual conference of the ...

ALA advocates year-round at every level of government for libraries, library workers, and everyone we serve. As libraries and library workers nationwide grapple with attacks on our field and shifts in ...

The Emerging Leaders program will kick off with a day-long session during the ALA (LibLearnX25) event in Phoenix, Arizona.

The committee is composed of 7 members and 2 co-chairs with a 2-year term of service. Co-Chairs will follow a leader/learner model and be appointed in alternating years. Vital professional ...

The American Library Association (ALA) is thrilled to announce this year’s ten recipients of the coveted I Love My Librarian ...

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 ...

The School-Age Programs and Service Committee consists of nine members appointed from the ALSC membership at large, serving 2-year terms, and led by two committee co-chairs, appointed in alternating ...

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 many other ...