The American Library Association (ALA) officially launched its 150th anniversary year, marking a century and a half of ...

The popularity of collecting vinyl records hints that the public isn’t completely content with owning things digitally.

Library funding is under threat. Find out how you can show up for libraries: ala.org/showup.

HERE IN THE UNITED STATES, ANOTHER LAWSUIT AGAINST THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FILED ON MONDAY OF THIS WEEK. THIS TIME, IT’S THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION SUING THE ALA, SAYS THE DEPARTMENT OF ...

There were 10,000 instances of book bans at public schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to PEN America. In 2024, 5,813 titles were challenged in public libraries and schools nationwide, says ...

WASHINGTON — The American Libraries Association is suing President Trump to stop funding cuts to the Institute of Museums and Library Services. In a March 14 executive order called "Continuing the ...

The American Library Association (ALA) announced on April 7 that Maria McCauley, director of libraries at Cambridge (Mass.) Public Library, has been elected 2025–2026 president-elect of ALA. McCauley ...

Using its I Love Libraries website as a platform, the American Library Association has launched a public supporter program that will generate donations and keep library patrons apprised of the ...

The Iowa Senate State Government subcommittee considers a bill that would restrict state funding for public libraries that are members of certain dues paying national organizations, during a meeting ...

American Library Association (ALA) Executive Board members Kathy Carroll (left), director of Westwood High School Library in Blythewood, South Carolina, and Stephanie Chase, executive director of ...