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ALA President Cindy Hohl responds to President Trump’s "unlawful dismissal" of Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter.
"There’s a reason we see so many librarians and archivists on the show," says Harmeyer, the winningest library professional ...
A growing number of libraries are working with local brewers to create signature drinks for fundraising and awareness ...
ALA is dedicated to stepping up its advocacy work throughout the Association during these tumultuous and frightening times.
In 2023, a controversial book was removed from the Connecticut library where I worked, in transgression of the library board’s policy.
Six books that touch on the vital aspects of working with young people, including how to support them in challenging ...
The 2025 recipients of the I Love My Librarian Award (ILMLA) are 10 standout librarians. They include a bookmobile librarian serving a community in crisis, a school librarian bridging gaps for ...
Bob the Drag Queen—who won RuPaul’s Drag Race in 2016 and has since starred in other reality shows such as HBO’s We’re Here and Peacock’s Traitors, as well as several comedy specials—released his ...
Since President Trump retook office on January 20, libraries and librarianship have been assaulted via executive orders and other actions. While the legality of many of these actions is still being ...
Color-corrective glasses, like those sold by EnChroma (pictured), are available for checkout at a growing number of libraries for patrons who experience color blindness.Photo: Adam Rogers Libraries ...