Public libraries are playing an increasingly important role in helping communities navigate today’s complex information landscape. From supporting access to trustworthy news sources to helping patrons ...

Learn about the new Libraries Advancing Accessibility Toolkit, which helps staff and patrons increase access to and awareness of settings, apps, and resources available on the iPad and iPhone.

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 other areas ...

Learn how Benchmark can support your library in everyday decision-making, and get a behind-the-scenes look at Benchmark’s interactive and user-friendly data dashboards and reporting tools.

The American Library Association participated in the 2026 United Nations High-Level Political Forum at United Nations ...

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The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) has awarded a total of six students the Bound to Stay Bound and Melcher Scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year.

CHICAGO - The American Library Association (ALA) Council has adopted “Guidance on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Libraries,” a new resource designed to help libraries develop and revise ...

CHICAGO —Though it’s challenging to set policies for a technology that is so young and still in flux, the need is urgent. Because usage of AI presents both opportunities and risks, libraries must be ...

CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) will send a delegation to the United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) from July 13–15, 2026, to advocate for ...

Individual tickets can be purchased as part of your ALA Annual Conference Registration. Please visit the ALA Annual Conference registration page (opening soon) to reserve your ticket! If you are ...

The American Library Association is deeply saddened by the shooting on Monday at a Butte County Library branch in Chico, California, that killed two community members and injured one other person. Our ...