American Library Association
WEBALA is the largest membership association in the library industry. It's a community of people working together to ensure that libraries remain vital centers of literacy, access, and opportunity. By giving to ALA, you are helping us improve library and information services and the profession of librarianship to ensure access to information for all.
ALA releases list of Top 100 Most Banned and Challenged Books …
WEBSep 27, 2020 — Today, the American Library Association’s (ALA) Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) released the Top 100 Most Banned and Challenged Books from the past decade. The list’s release launches Banned Books Week, Sept. 27 – Oct. 3, a vibrant week of programming to rally readers to the cause of First Amendment protections and remind …
ALA-Accredited Programs | ALA - American Library Association
WEBHistorical List of ALA-Accredited programs for all programs accredited since 1925. The following programs are in Candidacy status seeking ALA accreditation: University College London Master of Arts Library and Information Studies (Accreditation decision in June 2024) Report problems with the directories to [email protected].
Banned Books Week | Banned Books - American Library Association
WEBEstablished in 1982, Banned Books Week brings together the entire book community in shared support of the freedom to read. In a time of deep political divides, library staff across the country are facing an overwhelming number of book ban attempts. In 2023 alone, the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom tracked 1,247 ...
Becoming a Librarian | ALA
WEBCareer Video on becoming a Librarian from CareerOneStop. (Scroll down to “L’ to find Librarian) If you would like to discuss the possibilities of careers in the library profession, you may contact HRDR staff, Beatrice Calvin at 800/545-2433 ext. 4280 or [email protected]. The policy of the American Library Association (ALA) states: "The ...
Trends | Center for the Future of Libraries - American Library …
WEBThe Center for the Future of Libraries works to identify trends relevant to libraries and librarianship. This collection is available to help libraries and librarians understand how trends are developing and why they matter. Each trend is updated as new reports and articles are made available. New trends will be added as they are developed.
Book Ban Data | Banned Books - American Library Association
WEBThe American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) has released new data documenting book challenges throughout the United States, finding that challenges were nearly double that of 2021, reaching the highest number of attempted book bans since ALA began compiling data about censorship in libraries more than 20 years ago.
Conferences & Preconferences | Public Library Association
WEBPLA 2026 Conference. April 1–3, 2026. Minneapolis, MN. Offered biennially, the PLA Conference is the premier event for public libraries, drawing thousands of librarians, library support staff, trustees, friends, and library vendors from across the country and around the world. This multi-day event offers more than 100 thoughtfully curated ...
Become a Librarian | ALA - American Library Association
WEBA master's degree in library science (MLS), preferably from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program, is necessary for most librarian positions in most public, academic, and special libraries. School librarians may not need an MLS but must meet state teaching requirements. Choosing an ALA-Accredited Program.
Booklist Online - Website of ALA Booklist magazine | ALA
WEBBooklist Online Content you trust…more ways to use it. From Booklist Publications, publisher of Booklist and Book Reader magazines.. Booklist Online is an essential book review site and a powerful collection development and readers’ advisory tool serving libraries, library patrons, and book lovers. Complementing and expanding on Booklist …