ALA's webinar, “Turning Congressmembers into Library Champions,” offers tips for getting your representatives’ attention.

Whether serving on the ALA Executive Board, chairing the Budget Analysis and Review Committee, supporting the Spectrum ...

But in 2025, there were notable examples of voters, courts, and candidates across the country affirming the profession’s core ...

The American Library Association exists because of a shared desire for a professional community and coordinated advocacy.

5 Library Wins Worth Celebrating By Sallyann Price But in 2025, there were notable examples of voters, courts, and candidates across the country affirming the profession’s core values of intellectual ...

Children’s librarian and author Mychal Threets talks about falling in love with library service and his road to Reading Rainbow.

As ALA president, I will focus on: championing ALA’s core values by advocating for inclusive policies, defending the right to read, and supporting fully funded, professionally staffed libraries in ...

Librarians are used to being generalists, able to research all kinds of questions. But when someone seeks help filling out a form or understanding their rights, those same staffers may be wary of ...

Jessica Brownley writes: “March Madness isn’t just for basketball—it’s a perfect theme to get kids excited about reading. At our library, we combined the thrill of the tournament with a love of books ...

Getting started with web accessibility improvements can feel overwhelming. The ultimate goal should be a website that maximizes accessibility and considers inclusive access in all decisions. But even ...

The Monkeypuzzlers were one of 47 teams across 10 branches to compete in Mid-Columbia Libraries’ inaugural speed puzzling tournament in southeastern Washington last January. Photo: Madison ...