The observance of Women’s History Month began with the first International Women's Day celebrated in 1911. In 1978, the Sonoma County (California) Commission on the Status of Women launched “Women’s ...

This subcommittee is re-established at least a year ahead of the scheduled reauthorization of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), approximately every five years. Membership includes ...

ALA advocates year-round at every level of government for libraries, library workers, and everyone we serve. As libraries and library workers nationwide grapple with attacks on our field and shifts in ...

The US District Court for the Western District of Arkansas today declared Arkansas Act 372 unconstitutional in an opinon ...

American Association of School Librarians (AASL) presidential term during the 2025 American Library Association (ALA) ...

This course is co-sponsored by RUSA's Federal and Armed Fources Libraries Interest Group.

Learn how Fred Rogers’ work can inform the evaluation of library services and support the wellbeing of library staff.

CHICAGO – Registration is now open for the 2025 American Association of School Librarians (AASL) National Conference. The ...

CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) 2025 Nominating Committee has unveiled the slate of candidates for the ...

Maria Palacio is an award-winning, multilingual, executive leader who inspires, collaboratively fosters, and maintains positive innovative environments. Her expertise lies in overseeing operations at ...

Shauntee Burns-Simpson is the director of youth and family services at the DC Public Library. She brings a wealth of experience to this role, having previously served as the associate director of the ...