For 20 years, the Global Libraries (GL) Initiative of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation collaborated with libraries and organizations like PLA, investing more than $1 billion globally to enhance the ...
The American Library Association’s Film and Media Round Table Notable Films for Adults Committee has compiled its 2026 list of Notable Films.
Join a facilitated review of the recently published results from the Public Library Association’s (PLA) 2025 Public Library Services for Strong Communities survey.
Two research papers have been awarded the 2026 American Association of School Librarians (AASL) Research Paper Award by the Educators of School Librarians Section (ESLS) of AASL. The award recognizes ...
This webinar is intended for public library programming staff, makerspace staff, adult services staff, directors and administrators, as well as MLIS faculty and students.
CHICAGO - As part of the American Library Association’s 2026 sesquicentennial, the Association is launching a comprehensive fundraising campaign, For Our Libraries. For 150 Years More.
The Library History Round Table of the American Library Association is pleased to announce the winner of the 2026 Donald G. Davis Article Award. The award is presented biannually to recognize the best ...
Today, ten cultural organizations, including the American Library Association (ALA), called on Congress to expand federal ...
The Advocacy Committee is pleased to provide resources designed to strengthen and support your advocacy efforts. Resources are below.
The American Library Association once again joins as a premier partner for National Voter Registration Day! And don't miss our webinar with the League of Women Voters.
Following the results of today’s vote to unionize American Library Association (ALA) employees, ALA Executive Director Dan Montgomery issued the following statement.
ALA and PLA have long led national advocacy efforts to advance balanced copyright policy and prevent unfair and anti-competitive practices that limit libraries’ ability to meet their users’ reading ...