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 ...

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

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 ...

This committee selects the winner of the Shirley Olofson Memorial Award, which is intended to help defray costs to attend the ALA Annual Conference. After the death of Shirley Olofson who was NMRT ...

American Association of School Librarians (AASL) presidential term during the 2025 American Library Association (ALA) ...

This course is co-sponsored by RUSA's Federal and Armed Fources Libraries Interest Group.

CHICAGO – Registration is now open for the 2025 American Association of School Librarians (AASL) National Conference. The ...

Learn how Fred Rogers’ work can inform the evaluation of library services and support the wellbeing of library staff.

CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) 2025 Nominating Committee has unveiled the slate of candidates for the ...

Ballot mailing for the ALA election will begin on March 10, 2025, and will run through April 2, 2025. Individuals must be members in good standing to vote in the 2025 ALA elections. Renew your ...

The collaborative and engaging opportunities available to learn about strategic and emerging initiatives for academic and ...