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 ...

The American Library Association has unveiled a new multi-year strategic plan aimed at strengthening libraries, growing the ...

CHICAGO – Acclaimed author Jason Reynolds will keynote the Saturday general session during the 2025 AASL National Conference ...

Residency Interest Group website ALA Connect Community Residency IG Discussion List This discussion list is currently hosted through ALA Connect. In order to post to the list you will need to join the ...

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 ...

BRASS Mergent Excellence in Business Librarianship AwardThere shall be three to five members appointed by the Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect of BRASS. Members should have a strong knowledge of the ...

The American Library Association has launched the ALA Learning Library, a member-exclusive collection of free professional development resources.

The Stonewall Book Awards of the American Library Association are given annually to English-language books of exceptional merit relating to the LGBTQIA+ experience. The awards are given to works ...

ALA’s new Strategic Plan is a bold, forward-looking roadmap designed to strengthen our organization, expand opportunities, help prioritize our work, and ensure our continued leadership in the library ...

Ballard has chosen to forgo the monetary award and associated benefits in order to honor the “little lamps” that lit her path ...

The Universal Accessibility Interest group offers librarians, support staff, students, and other advocates networking and collaboration opportunities, information sharing and programming to promote ...

Through specialized coursework in undergraduate and graduate study, on-the-job training, and continuing education opportunities, librarians and paraprofessionals serving children and their caregivers ...