American Library Association
WEBALA is the largest membership association in the library industry. It's a community of people working together to ensure that libraries remain vital centers of literacy, access, and opportunity. By giving to ALA, you are helping us improve library and information services and the profession of librarianship to ensure access to information for all.
Banned & Challenged Books | Banned Books - American Library …
WEBBanned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September, it spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. Banned Books Week brings together the entire book community — librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers — in shared support of the freedom to seek and ...
ALA-Accredited Programs | ALA - American Library Association
WEBHistorical List of ALA-Accredited programs for all programs accredited since 1925. The following programs are in Candidacy status seeking ALA accreditation: University College London Master of Arts Library and Information Studies (Accreditation decision in June 2024) Report problems with the directories to [email protected].
Becoming a Librarian | ALA
WEBCareer Video on becoming a Librarian from CareerOneStop. (Scroll down to “L’ to find Librarian) If you would like to discuss the possibilities of careers in the library profession, you may contact HRDR staff, Beatrice Calvin at 800/545-2433 ext. 4280 or [email protected]. The policy of the American Library Association (ALA) states: "The ...
Membership - ALA
WEBCall 800-545-2433. Call ALA Member Relations and Services at 800-545-2433. 8:30am - 4:30pm (Monday-Friday) Complete and return an enrollment form. Download a print-ready form at the Print Membership Application Page, complete, and return by mail or fax.
Conferences & Events | ALA
WEBConferences & Events. ALA, its Divisions, Round Tables and Affiliates host many conferences, and in-person and online events to showcase cutting-edge developments in library advocacy, information literacy, and many other areas of interest.
PLA Homepage | Public Library Association
WEBThe Public Library Association (PLA) is the largest association dedicated to supporting the unique and evolving needs of public library professionals. Founded in 1944, PLA serves nearly 9,000 members in public libraries large and small in communities across the United States and Canada, with a growing presence around the world.
ALA releases list of Top 100 Most Banned and Challenged Books …
WEBSep 27, 2020 · Today, the American Library Association’s (ALA) Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) released the Top 100 Most Banned and Challenged Books from the past decade. The list’s release launches Banned Books Week, Sept. 27 – Oct. 3, a vibrant week of programming to rally readers to the cause of First Amendment protections and remind them to remain vigilant about continual threats to our ...
ACRL Home | Association of College and Research Libraries
WEBAbout ACRL. Representing nearly 8,500 individuals and libraries, the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), the largest division of the American Library Association, develops programs, products, and services to help those working in academic and research libraries learn, innovate, and lead within the academic community.
Booklist, Booklist Online, Booklist Reader | ALA
WEBBooklist Online includes a growing archive from more than 25 years of reviews, as well as a wealth of free content offering the latest news and views on books and media. Now you can read the digital editions of Booklist - online or through a mobile device. Booklist Reader brings Booklist ’s quality reviews, read-alikes, top 10 lists, author ...