Listening to audiobooks is one of the main ways I de-stress (and make chores enjoyable)! Right now, I'm in the middle of a ...

Council has adopted “Guidance on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Libraries,” a new resource designed to help libraries develop and revise policies for the ethical, human-centered use of ...

The Public Library Association (PLA) announced the availability of a new practical guide for engaging Spanish-speaking community members.

Grab a drink, get comfy, and join book lovers from around the country as we chat with amazing authors featuring Claire Boyles, Lisa Kleypas, Elizabeth Letts, and Eli McCann. Moderated by Donna Seaman, ...

As part of the American Library Association’s 150th Anniversary, ALA Annual 2026 will bring together thousands of library professionals to celebrate our collective achievements and chart a bold course ...

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The purpose of this document is to provide ALA guidance for libraries developing or revising local artificial intelligence (AI) use policies, procedures, and vendor-review practices. This guidance ...

Recognizing the best fiction and nonfiction books for adult readers published in the U.S The Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction, established in 2012, recognize the best ...

From the moment European settlers arrived in what would become the United States, the cultural impact would be felt by indigenous tribes throughout America--including the Midwest--long before actual ...

Challenges to the content of books and other materials are a familiar experience for library staff. ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom has provided many resources to navigate such challenges on its ...

This 6-week online course is a basic primer for library cataloging concepts and practices. It covers: principles underlying cataloging practice; examples illustrating the principles in practice; tools ...