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@ your library website highlights article on how you can extend the joy of reading by noted author Emma Walton Hamilton
Posted May 12, 2010
2010 Literary Tastes Breakfast packed with award-winning authors
Posted May 11, 2010
ALA launches its Awards, Grants & Scholarships resource
Posted May 11, 2010
American Library Association releases 2009 Legislative Scorecards
Posted May 11, 2010
Certified Public Library Administrator Program graduates six, adds five candidates
Posted May 11, 2010
Donna K. McDonald elected as 2010-2011 ALTAFF Vice President/President-Elect
Posted May 11, 2010
Five leading bookmobile builders to sponsor fifth-annual Bookmobile Sunday at ALA Annual Conference
Posted May 11, 2010
Freedom to Read Foundation announces 2010 Board of Trustees election winners
Posted May 11, 2010
L4L Webinars available in AASL archives
Posted May 11, 2010
PLA announces final two Leadership Fellows scholarship winners
Posted May 11, 2010
Registration for online course teaching genealogy reference basics closes May 12
Posted May 11, 2010
Your history @ your library
Posted May 11, 2010
2010 guide to the Newbery and Caldecott award-winners
Posted May 10, 2010
AASL's summer tour of online courses
Posted May 10, 2010
Iowa library advocate wins White House Conference on Library and Information Services Taskforce Award
Posted May 10, 2010
Paige Johnson headlines AASL's Fall Forum Opening Session
Posted May 10, 2010
AASL announces school library programs of the year
Posted May 4, 2010
AASL leader receives Distinguished Service Award
Posted May 4, 2010
AASL reading grant recipients help students make personal connections with books
Posted May 4, 2010
AASL survey extended to May 14
Posted May 4, 2010
AASL's Distinguished Administrators award recipient "knows what's good for kids!"
Posted May 4, 2010
ABC-CLIO grant recipient has new school librarians competing to be leaders
Posted May 4, 2010
ALA releases 2008-09 Annual Report that highlights the presidency of James Rettig

Posted May 4, 2010
ALSC announces 2010 election results
Posted May 4, 2010
ASCLA selects Peters as project director for LBPH Standards and Guidelines revision
Posted May 4, 2010
Dr. Francine Berman featured speaker at ALCTS 2010 President's Program
Poated May 4, 2010
Exemplary teacher-school librarian collaboration wins AASL award
Posted May 4, 2010
Honorary Member nominations open
Posted May 4, 2010
Marcia Warner Elected PLA 2011-2012 President
Posted May 4, 2010
Nominating Committee seeks candidates
Posted May 4, 2010
OCLC Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives sponsors Spectrum Leadership Institute’s Professional Options Fair
Posted May 4, 2010
Ogburn elected ACRL vice-president/president-elect
Posted May 4, 2010
Rising school library leader receives AASL's Frances Henne award; makes first trip to ALA Annual
Posted May 4, 2010
RUSQ article "Don’t Shelve the Questions" recognized for excellence with RUSA award
Posted May 4, 2010
School librarian challenges district, receives AASL' Intellectual Freedom Award
Posted May 4, 2010
Speakers at AASL's Fall Forum 2010 help school librarians "focus" on the essentials
Posted May 4, 2010
Stephen Abram to speak at ALA PR Forum
Posted May 4, 2010
Zmuda calls school librarians to action
Posted May 4, 2010
Harvey elected AASL President, 2011-2012
Posted May 3, 2010
Saenz, Betts to Speak at Many Voices, One Nation 2010
Posted May 3, 2010
ALA councilors elected
Posted April 30, 2010
Raphael elected ALA president for 2011-2012; Neal elected ALA treasurer 2010-2013
Posted April 30, 2010
Sarah Flowers elected YALSA vice-president
Posted April 30, 2010
Find Friends at the library
Posted April 29, 2010
2010 BRASS Gale Cengage Learning Student Travel Award winner selected
Posted April 27, 2010
ACRL Supports Spectrum Presidential Initiative
Posted April 27, 2010
Apply now for ALTAFF’s Baker & Taylor Awards
Posted April 27, 2010
Celebrate Preservation Week with ALCTS and Step Up to the Plate @ your library
Free Webcast for ACRL members featuring John Palfrey
Posted April 27, 2010
Harwell, Jin receive Emerald Research Grants for business reference research
Posted April 27, 2010
In age of Social Media U.S. libraries encourage users to choose privacy
Posted April 27, 2010
New video available to librarians during Choose Privacy Week
Posted April 27, 2010
San Jose State’s student chapter wins ALA NMRT Student Chapter of the Year
Posted April 27, 2010
AASL comments on Common Core grade band standards
Posted April 26, 2010
Advocating in a Tough Economy Program at ALA 2010 Annual Conference Boasts $50 Ticket Price
Posted April 26, 2010
ALA renews funding for literacy programming to five American Dream libraries
Posted April 26, 2010
Boost circulation and reach diverse teens with YALSA's summer online classes
Posted April 26, 2010
Registration now open for YALSA's May 20 advocacy webinar
Posted April 26, 2010
Rhode Island school librarian testifies before Senate committee
The Library Research Round Table announces 2010 Shera Award Recipients
Posted April 26, 2010
Advanced registration open for AASL's Fall Forum
Posted April 23, 2010
Meet YALSA's literary award winners in Washington, D.C.
Posted April 23, 2010
Rhode Island school librarian testifies before Senate committee
Posted April 22, 2010
ALA announces American Dream Starts @ your library grant recipients
Posted April 20, 2010
ALA Auditorium Speaker Series welcomes John Grisham
Posted April 20, 2010
ALA President Elect discusses State of America’s Libraries in Webinar
Posted April 20, 2010
Celebrate Preservation Week @ your library, May 9-15
Posted April 20, 2010
Conference program advocates for designation of a physical site for the National Women's History Museum
Posred April 20, 2010
Free preservation webinars offered during Preservation Week, May 9-15
Posted April 20, 2010
JobLIST Placement Center to provide free career counseling during ALA Annual Conference
Posted April 20, 2010
Libraries Celebrate National Library Week 2010
Posted April 20, 2010
New Teen Read Week products and website launch on Support Teen Literature Day
Posted April 20, 2010
PLA announces two Leadership Fellows scholarship winners
Posted April 20,2010
Revamping your library’s building on a budget
Posted April 20, 2010
Turning the public library green
Posted April 20, 2010
ACRL 2011 keynote speakers revealed
Posted April 19, 2010
New ACRL publication: Conversations that Work
Posted April 19, 2010
ALCTS announces upcoming webinars
Posted April 15, 2010
ALCTS offers dynamic preconferences at 2010 Annual Conference
Posted April 15, 2010
House of Representatives passes resolution honoring National Library Week
Posted April 15, 2010
Register now for upcoming ALCTS Web courses
Posted April 15, 2010
RUSA award honors outstanding public librarians providing business reference services
Posted April 15, 2010
YALSA announces 2010 Teens’ Top Ten Nominations
Posted April 15, 2010
YALSA opens registration, mini-grant applications for Teen Read Week™
Posted April 15, 2010
“ttyl” series tops ALA's 2009 Top Ten list of most frequently challenged books
April 14, 2010
House of Representatives passes resolution honoring National Library Week
ALA honors Patricia Tarin’s lifetime of leadership with 2010 Equality Award
Posted April 13, 2010
ALTAFF names Bonam and Danhof 2010 Trustee Citation award winners
Posted April 13, 2010
ASCLA Forum offers tour of prison library at Annual Conference
Posted April 13, 2010
Bibliotecas y familias de todo el país celebrarán la diversidad y las culturas
Posted April 13, 2010
Check out the @ your library website during National Library Week and enjoy an interview with astronaut Sally Ride plus much more
Posted April 13, 2010
Cost-effective staff training for any schedule
Posted April 13, 2010
Early bird registration now open for YALSA’s YA Lit Symposium
Posted April 13, 2010
Managing a library building project
Posted April 13, 2010
Nation’s libraries, families to celebrate diversity and cultures
Posted April 13, 2010
Nearly 700 Neil Gaiman fans and library lovers join Gaiman online for National Library Week kickoff
NEH, ALA announce We the People Bookshelf awards to 4,000 libraries
Posted April 13, 2010
PPO, LEH announce new grants for PRIME TIME FAMILY READING TIME®
Posted April 13, 2010
Resource-sharing experts appearing at upcoming ASCLA preconference
Posted April 13, 2010
AASL collects data of cuts to school library programs
Posted April 12, 2010
Registration now open for 2010 ALSC National Institute
Posted April 12, 2010
San Francisco Public Library Celebrates National Bookmobile Day
Posted April 12, 2010
2010 State of America's Libraries Report released - Recession drives more Americans to libraries in search of employment resources; but funding lags demand
2010 State of America's Libraries Report released - Recession drives more Americans to libraries in search of employment resources; but funding lags demand
2010 WrestleMania® Reading Challenge Champions Crowned at Finals at WWE®’s WrestleMania XVI

Posted April 6, 2010
ALA-APA Director Grady discusses National Library Workers Day on Visibility podcast
Posted April 6, 2010
Americans continue to visit libraries in record amounts for employment resources and technology support as the nation celebrates National Library Week
Posted April 6, 2010
ASCLA releases guide to division programming and events at Annual
Posted April 6, 2010
Celebrate National Library Workers Day, April 13
Posted April 6, 2010
Ernest Freeberg named winner of the 2010 Eli M. Oboler Memorial Award
Posted April 6, 2010
National Bookmobile Day celebrates mobile outreach during National Library Week
Posted April 6, 2010
OLOS launches toolkit for library service to older adults
Posted April 6, 2010
Play ball @ your library
Queens Public Library wins Marshall Cavendish Excellence in Library Programming Award
Posted April 6, 2010
YALSA celebrates Support Teen Literature Day as part of National Library Week
Posted April 6, 2010
ASCLA online membership journal seeks editor
Posted April 5, 2010
Meet the presenters of AASL's new L4L webinar series
SLM spokesperson Laurie Halse Anderson visits Mexico, N.Y. school library
Posted April 5, 2010
Public library services for the poor
Posted April 1, 2010
Registration now open for YALSA’s Back to Basics webinar
Posted April 1, 2010
Tour of “Lincoln, The Constitution and the Civil War” traveling exhibit expanded to include 25 additional libraries
Posted April 1, 2010
“Await Your Reply” author Dan Chaon joins Literary Tastes Breakfast lineup
Posted March 30, 2010
2010 EBSCO/ALA Conference Sponsorship Award
Winners announced
Posted March 30, 2010
ALA announces 2010 winner of L. Ray Patterson Copyright Award
Posted March 30, 2010
ALA/Information Today, Inc. Library of the Future Award winner
Posted March 30, 2010
ALTAFF and Nordstrom to award 20 matching Books for Babies grants
Posted March 30, 2010
Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum designated a Literary Landmark by ALTAFF
Posted March 30, 2010
Greenwood Publishing Group Award recipient named
Posted March 30, 2010
New ACRL publication: The Anywhere Library
Posted March 30, 2010
AASL offers graduate credit for L4L webinar series
Posted March 29, 2010
AASL seeking presenters for 2011 ALA Annual Conference
Posted March 29, 2010
Arkansas Library Association Supports Spectrum Presidential Initiative
Posted March 29, 2010
Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association Supports Spectrum Presidential Initiative
Posted March 29, 2010
Feedback sought on ALA/AASL Standards for Initial Programs for School Librarian Preparation
Posted March 29, 2010
Public Library Association 13th National Conference comes to a close in Portland
Posted March 29, 2010
Gale Cengage Learning Financial Development Award recipient named
Posted March 25, 2010
Ken Haycock receives 2010 Beta Phi Mu Award
Posted March 25, 2010
Neil Gaiman to Speak about Libraries and Censorship as part of National Library Week
ALA goes green for ALA election
Posted March 24, 2010
YALSA offers five travel stipends for Library Advocacy Day 2010

Posted March 24, 2010
American Library Association lauds three library programs for best use of cutting-edge technologies
@ your library Web site offers new financial tips, tax resources, book reviews, interviews
Posted March 22, 2010
Accessibility focus of 13th annual ALA Diversity and Outreach Fair
Posted March 23, 2010
ALA Placement Center to Host Open House during Annual Conference in Washington, D.C.
Posted March 23, 2010
ALA/Information Today, Inc. Library of the Future Award winner
Posted March 23, 2010
ALTAFF supports Spectrum Presidential Initiative
Posted March 23, 2010
American Libraries’ Spring Green
Posted March 23, 2010
Baseball @ your library
Posted March 23, 2010
District pricing on AASL’s new L4L webinar series and archived webinars available
Posted March 23, 2010
Gale Sponsors Many Voices, One Nation 2010 at ALA Annual Conference in Washington, DC
Posted March 23, 2010
REFORMA announces 2010 Arnulfo D. Trejo Librarian of the Year (LOTY) Winners
Posted March 23, 2010
Salisbury, co-author of "Provenance," added to Literary Tastes lineup
Posted March 23, 2010
An essential newsletter for copyright and media law
Posted March 19, 2010
The best advice for readers’ advisers
Posted March 19, 2010
Nancy Pearl wins 2010 Monroe Award for excellence in library
Posted March 18, 2010
Radford wins 2010 Mudge Award for contribution to reference librarianship
Posted March 18, 2010
Registration underway for Black Caucus of the American Library Association's 7th National Conference of African American Librarians in Birmingham, Ala.
Posted March 18, 2010
Weible named RUSA's distinguished ILL librarian for 2010
Posted March 18, 2010
"Hiring, Training, and Supervising Library Shelvers" now available as an e-book
Posted March 17, 2010
ALA Store at PLA Conference in Portland
Posted March 17, 2010
Alabaster's updated guide to developing a core collection
Posted March 17, 2010
American Library Association outlines positions on National Broadband Plan
Thomas C. Phelps receives 2010 Lippincott Award
Posted March 17, 2010
ALA and ALA President Dr. Camila Alire award each of ALA’s five Ethnic Affiliates $4,000 to develop and implement innovative family literacy models
Posted March 16, 2010
Apply now for ALTAFF’s Best Friends Awards
Posted march 16, 2010
Navigate difficult situations with YALSA’s preconference, “It’s Perfectly Normal”
Posted March 16, 2010
Participants sought for ALA website accessibility/usability study to be conducted by 2010 Emerging Leaders group
Posted March 16, 2010
YALSA launches mentoring program
Posted March 16, 2010
YALSA wins publishing grant, pro bono consulting
March 16, 2010
2010 Notable Children’s Videos announced by ALSC
Posted March 15, 2010
ALSC names 2010 Notable Children’s Recordings
Posted March 15, 2010
American Library Association announces winners of annual James Madison Award
Extended deadline: apply by April 26 to receive $2,000 Picturing America programming grant
Posted March 15, 2010
PSAs from SLM spokesperson Laurie Halse Anderson
Posted March 15, 2010
School Librarian call to action and AASL position statement issued on Common Core Standards
Posted March 15, 2010
Bestselling author Adriana Trigiani slated for Literary Tastes Breakfast

March 11, 2010
East Carolina University digital collection of historic photographs receives reference award

March 11, 2010
Explore the universe @ your library®
Participants sought for ALA website accessibility/usability study to be conducted by 2010 Emerging Leaders group

March 11, 2010
Roosevelt University library receives John Sessions Memorial Award

March 11, 2010
School Librarian call to action and AASL position statement issued on Common Core Standards

March 11, 2010
ALA releases new publication to advance the national conversation on the future of libraries
Kettering Foundation names ALA as Center for Public Life

March 10, 2010
AASL Calls School Librarians to Act Now for ESEA Reauthorization
Posted March 9, 2010
ALSC announces 2010 Notable Children's Books
Posted March 9, 2010
ALSC seeks host site for 2011 Arbuthnot Lecture featuring Lois Lowry
Posted March 9, 2010
American Indian Library Association Supports Spectrum Presidential Initiative
Posted March 9, 2010
Applications open for 2010 Gordon M. Conable Conference Scholarship, sponsored by FTRF
Posted March 9, 2010
Carroll Preston Baber Research Grant recipient named
Posted March 9, 2010
Connecting faculty, students, and the college library
Posted March 9, 2010
Deadline extended for LITA/Ex Libris student writing award
Posted March 9, 2010
Georgetown U. business reference librarian honored with RUSA award
Posted March 9, 2010
Kilgour Award recipient named
Posted March 2, 2010
Loida García-Febo receives 2010 Elizabeth Futas Catalyst for Change Award
Posted March 9, 2010
Michael Gorman receives 2010 Haycock Award
Posted March 9, 2010
New AASL L4L Webinar series offered during SLM focuses on implementing program guidelines
Posted March 9, 2010
Polls open March 16 for ALA election
Posted March 9, 2010
REFORMA announces recipients of the 2010 NOCHE DE CUENTOS Family Literacy Focus Mini-Grants
Posted March 9, 2010
Scholarly Communication 101 Road Show hosts selected by ACRL
Posted March 9, 2010
New eCourse decodes the mysteries of digital licensing
Posted March 8, 2010
YALSA releases updated competencies for youth librarians
Posted March 8, 2010
YALSA to host Get Involved with YALSA webinar on March 31
Posted March 8, 2010
"Ask the ALA Librarian" now a blog on American Libraries Web site
Posted March 3, 2010
Call for Proposals for the ALA Research Series
Posted March 3, 2010
How will your library celebrate National Bookmobile Day?
Posted March 3, 2010
Social Science Research Council finds libraries essential to breaking down broadband barriers
@ your library Web site offers new content on Negro baseball leagues, interviews with celebrities, and much more
Posted March 2, 2010
Apply now for ACRL Assessment/Intentional Teacher Immersion Program
Posted March 2, 2010
Banks/Harris Preservation Award to Michele V. Cloonan
Posted March 2, 2010
Bogle-Pratt International Library Travel Fund winner announced
Posted March 2, 2010
Chilton and Doering receive Coutts Award
Posted March 2, 2010
Connect with National Library Week
Drawn to Delight: 2010 ALSC preconference
Posted March 2, 2010
Future of reference now showing at upcoming RUSA preconference
Posted March 2, 2010
Goebel and Anderson win 2010 ACRL IS Innovation Award
Posted March 2, 2010
McCook to present 2010 Dr. Jean E. Coleman Library Outreach Lecture
Posted March 2, 2010
Mobile ways to stay connected with Booklist reviews
Posted March 2, 2010
Tickets now available for ALSC 2010 Arbuthnot Honor Lecture
Posted March 2, 2010
Indiana student wins YALSA’s 2010 Morris/Nonfiction Book Trailer Contest
Posted March 2, 2010
Library, higher education groups call on FCC to adopt net neutrality principles
Madison selected for Margaret Mann Citation
Posted March 2, 2010
Kelsey, VandenBroek receive ACRL CLS ProQuest Innovation in College Librarianship Award
Posted February 26, 2010
Steve Shadle receives Ulrich's Serials Librarianship Award
Posted February 26, 2010
“Let’s Talk About It: Picturing America” brings American experience to life through literature, visual arts
Posted February 25, 2010
ALA Emerging Leaders team conducting survey
Posted February 25, 2010
“Learn Create Share” with Teen Tech Week™ publicity tools

February 23, 2010
2010 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature winners selected
Posted February 23, 2010
2011 Spectrum Scholarship and Spectrum Presidential Initiative supported by YALSA

Posted February 23, 2010
Biodiversity Heritage Library and the Rakow Research Library of The Corning Museum of Glass receive ALCTS collaboration citations

Posted February 23, 2010
Blackwell’s Scholarship Award honors Blake and Samples
Posted February 23, 2010
First Step Award to Rebecca Kemp
Posted February 23, 2010
LBI Cunha/Swartzburg award for U.S. Newspaper Program

Posted February 23, 2010
Libraries nationwide receiving ALA-APA Library Salary Survey Invitation

Posted February 23, 2010
National Bookmobile Day online toolkit now available
Posted February 23, 2010
Tax assistance @ your library
Woodard wins 2010 ACRL/IS Miriam Dudley Instruction Librarian Award
Posted February 23, 2010
Kelley McGrath wins Esther J. Piercy Award
Posted February 22, 2010
Public Programs Office extends “Visions of the Universe” traveling exhibit tour

Posted February 22, 2010
Ross Atkinson Lifetime Achievement Award to Peggy Johnson
Posted February 23, 2010
YALSA announces new research journal, editor
Posted February 22, 2010
John Vitali reappointed as ALA Endowment Trustee
Posted February 17, 2010
ALA and Woman’s Day magazine want to know why the library is important to your community
Download Teen Tech WeekT PSAs featuring Tom Kenny
Posted February 11, 2010
Jacobs receives 2010 ACRL Instruction Section Ilene F. Rockman Publication of the Year Award
Posted February 16, 2010
Northwest Vista College Library wins ACRL Community and Junior College Libraries Program Award
Posted February 16, 2010
Registration opens for ACRL/LLAMA Spring Virtual Institute
Posted February 16, 2010
School Library Month video contest hosted by AASL
Posted February 16, 2010
Woman’s Day magazine shares stories of how libraries help in tough economic times
Schottlaender named 2010 Melvil Dewey Medal Award winner
Posted February 11, 2010
Three libraries selected for fourth annual ALSC Bookapalooza program
Posted February 10, 2010
2010 Penguin Young Readers Group Award Winners named
Posted February 10, 2010
ALSC 2010 Hayes Award winner announced
Posted February 10, 2010
Dorr named 2010 ALSC Bechtel Fellowship winner
Posted February 10, 2010
2010 ALSC Distinguished Service Award Winner named
Posted February 9, 2010
Apply for ACRL/Harvard Leadership Institute for Academic Librarians scholarship
February 9, 2010
EBSCO awards five scholarships for librarians to attend ALA Midwinter
Posted February 9, 2010
Information about "The American Dream Starts @ your library" mini-grants at Visibility @ your library
Posted February 9, 2010
New ACRL publication: Librarians Serving Diverse Populations
Posted February 9, 2010
ProgrammingLibrarian.org debuts new features, e-newsletter
Posted February 9, 2010
Winter Olympics @ your library
Beile named 2010 ACRL/EBSS Distinguished Librarian
Posted February 8, 2010
Pencek receives 2010 Marta Lange/CQ Press Award

Posted February 8, 2010
Best practices for urban teens in the library
Carla Killough McClafferty guest speaker at AASL Awards Luncheon
Posted February 5, 2010
Submit proposals for ACRL preconferences at 2011 ALA Annual Conference
Posted February 5, 2010
Project director sought by ASCLA for LBPH Guidelines revision
Posted February 4, 2010
“Learn, Create Share” during Teen Tech Week™, March 7-13, 2010

Posted February 2, 2010
@ your library Web site recommends resources to enrich family life, help job seekers
Posted February 2, 2010
ALA seeks applications from public libraries for "The American Dream Starts @ your library" mini-grants
Posted February 2, 2010
ALA source for Black History Month book recommendations
Posted February 2, 2010
COA announces accreditation actions
Posted February 2, 2010
PLA 2010 award winners represent excellence in public libraries
Posted February 2, 2010
Poudre River Public Library District wins 2010 Scholastic Library Publishing National Library Week Grant
Rainbow Project announces recommendations of young reader titles with significant GLBTQ content for 2010
Posted February 2, 2010
Shipe named 2010 ACRL WESS Coutts Nijhoff International Grant winner
Posted February 2, 2010
YALSA names winners of BWI/YALSA Collection Development Grant
Posted February 2, 2010
AASL to announce 2010 Best Web sites list and present programming guidelines for ASD children in annual preconferences
Posted February 2, 2009
Abbott named 2010 Routledge Distance Learning Librarianship Conference Sponsorship Award winner
Posted February 2, 2010
Hooper on the ins and outs of writing great book reviews
Posted February 2, 2010
Madsen receives 2010 ACRL Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship award
Posted February 2, 2010
Paula T. Kaufman wins 2010 Hugh C. Atkinson award
Posted February 2, 2010
President’s budget freezes library funding, omits school libraries from education increase
Updated measures of service quality for today’s libraries
Posted February 2, 2010
ALA establishes Library Relief Fund to help rebuild libraries and archives in Haiti
Posted January 27, 2010
United States Department of Agriculture designates $100 million for rural libraries
"The Lightning Thief": From book to bookmark to big screen
Posted January 26, 2010
ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries winners announced
Posted January 26, 2010
ALA Diversity Office calls for research grant proposals
Posted January 26, 2010
ALTAFF recognizes five Friends groups with National Friends of Libraries Week Awards
Posted January 26, 2010
Bohn wins YALSA's MAE Award for Best Literature Program for Teens
Posted January 26, 2010
Campbell wins YALSA/Greenwood Publishing Group Service to Young Adults Achievement
Posted January 26, 2010
Capitol-area genealogy resources highlighted at 2010 RUSA preconference
Posted January 26, 2010
Consulting Toolkit workshop from ASCLA offered again at Annual Conference
Posted January 26, 2010
Library Support Staff Certification (LSSC) Program accepts candidates
Posted January 26, 2010
Loum of Brooklyn Public Library wins 2010 Zora Neale Hurston Award
Posted January 26, 2010
Maureen Sullivan named ACRL Academic/Research Librarian of the Year
Posted January 26, 2010
National Library Week Radio PSAs now available
Newsum and Mardis win Frances Henne/YALSA/VOYA Research Grant
Posted January 26, 2010
Project director sought by ASCLA for LBPH Guidelines revision
Posted January 26, 2010
Tickets now on sale for 2010 Literary Tastes Breakfast
Posted January 26, 2010
Will Shortz to keynote PLA President's Program at ALA Annual Conference
Posted January 26, 2010
Winner of 2010 Loleta D. Fyan Grant announced
Posted January 26, 2010
Winners of the 2010 John Cotton Dana Library Public Relations Awards
Posted January 26, 2010
YALSA awards Baker & Taylor Conference Grants to Kinast, Geary
Posted January 26, 2010
YALSA names winners of 2010 Great Books Giveaway
Posted January 26, 2010
ALA: Second-round of broadband stimulus funding gives priority to libraries
Get fit @ your library®
McCormack wins 2010 Louis Shores/ABC-CLIO Award for book reviewing
Posted January 20, 2010
New grant opportunity from NEH, ALA Public Programs Office supports Picturing America programs in public libraries
Posted January 20, 2010
Sullivan's readers' advisory for boys
Posted January 20, 2010
The return of a classic work on the art of the book
Posted January 20, 2010
Third American Indian Youth Literature Awards announced
Posted January 20, 2010
Visibility @ your library highlights Youth Media Awards press coverage
Posted January 20, 2010
YALSA names 2010 Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults
Posted January 20, 2010
YALSA names 2010 Best Books for Young Adults
Posted January 20, 2010
YALSA names 2010 Fabulous Films for Young Adults
Posted January 20, 2010
YALSA names 2010 Fabulous Films for Young Adults
Posted January 20, 2010
YALSA names 2010 Great Graphic Novels for Teens
Posted January 20, 2010
YALSA names 2010 Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults

Posted January 20, 2010
YALSA names 2010 Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
Posted January 20, 2010
American Library Association’s Video Roundtable announces 2009 Notable Videos for Adults Selections

Posted January 19, 2010
Stonewall Book Awards for 2010 announced
Posted January 19, 2010
Youth Media Awards, Al Gore speech highlight ALA Midwinter Meeting
Posted January 19, 2010
“Charles and Emma” wins inaugural YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults

January 18, 2010
“Flash Burnout” wins 2010 William C. Morris Award
January 18, 2010
“Going Bovine” Wins 2010 Printz Award

January 18, 2010
2010 Batchelder Award honors Delacorte Press for “A Faraway Island”
2010 Schneider Family Book Awards recipients named
January 18, 2010
ALA announces literary award winners; Newbery, Caldecott winners on "Today Show"
January 18, 2010
Geoffrey Hayes, wins Geisel Award for “Benny and Penny in the Big No-No!”
Jim Murphy wins 2010 Edwards Award

January 18, 2010
Live Oak Media wins 2010 Odyssey Award for “Louise, the Adventures of a Chicken”

January 18, 2009
Lois Lowry to deliver 2011 Arbuthnot Honor Lecture
MCCA, ALA team up to support direct relief to Haiti
Posted January 18, 2010
Paul R. Gagne and Mo Willems of Weston Woods win 2010 Carnegie Medal for “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!”
Rafael López and Julia Alvarez win Pura Belpré Awards
Rebecca Stead and Jerry Pinkney win Newbery, Caldecott Medals
Tanya Lee Stone wins 2010 Sibert Medal
Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, Charles R. Smith Jr. win 2010 Coretta Scott King Book Awards
January 18, 2010
Walter Dean Myers inaugural recipient of the Coretta Scott King-Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement

January 18, 2010
YALSA announces 2010 Alex Awards

January 18, 2010
ALA Past President Betty J. Turock donates $100,000 to the Spectrum Presidential Initiative
Posted January 17, 2010
Dollar General and ALA renew literacy partnership
Posted January 17, 2010
Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau makes donation to Spectrum Presidential Initiative
Posted January 17, 2010
Human rights reference work wins RUSA's 2010 Dartmouth Medal
Posted January 17, 2010
Outstanding fiction, non-fiction and poetry titles named to 2010 Notable Books List for adult readers
Posted January 17, 2010
Outstanding genre literature selected for 2010 Reading List awards
Posted January 17, 2010
RUSA's best in reference selections for 2010 presented at Midwinter Meeting
Posted January 17, 2010
Winner, three honor books selected for 2010 RUSA award recognizing outstanding Jewish literature
Posted January 17, 2010
AASL votes to adopt the professional title school librarian

Posted January 16, 2010
ALA joins with MCCA to support Haiti relief effort
Posted January 16, 2010
ALA supports FCC’s proposals to codify net neutrality principles, preserve open Internet
New survey shows U.S. public libraries in financial jeopardy
January 14, 2010
PLA 2010 virtual conference registration opens
Posted January 13, 2010
AASL members encouraged to apply for awards before February deadline
Posted January 12, 2010
ACRL and ALA call for increased public access to federally funded research
ACRL announces winter 2010 e-Learning schedule
Posted January 12, 2010
ACRL offers Scholarly Communication 101 road shows
Posted January 12, 2010
ALA and FINRA Investor Education Foundation announce $1.5 million in grants to public libraries to support grassroots literacy
Posted January 12, 2010
ALA receives funding from the Searle Funds at the Chicago Community Trust and the Terra Foundation for American Art
Posted January 12, 2010
American Library Association and Dollar General Foundation partner to increase literacy services to English language learners
Posted January 12, 2010
Library Support Staff Certification Program sponsors portfolio training
Posted January 12, 2010
New ALA report details economic trends in libraries and 2010 outlook
Posted January 12, 2010
New Get A Job! article helps you jumpstart your job search
Posted January 12, 2010
New National Library Week promotional tool
Podcast on handling career transitions at Get A Job! Web site
Posted January 12, 2010
ALA awards 265 Great Stories CLUB grants
Published January 12, 2010
ALA Store at the Midwinter Meeting in Boston
Posted January 12, 2010
Laurie Halse Anderson named School Library Month spokesperson.
Posted January 12, 2010
Radio host and comedian join Celebrity READ campaign
Posted January 12, 2010
The ultimate handbook for library managers
Posted January 12, 2010
Youth Media Awards, Al Gore speech highlight ALA Midwinter Meeting

January 11, 2010
ALA publication highlights five approaches to upgrading broadband connectivity
Posted January 6, 2010
American Libraries offers new ways to stay informed
Posted January 6, 2010
AASL releases results of 2009 School Libraries Count survey
Posted January 5, 2010
AASL seeks volunteers for leadership opportunities
Posted January 5, 2010
AASL survey reveals U.S. school libraries lack materials to support needs of ELLs
Posted January 5, 2010
ACRL selects value of academic libraries researcher
Posted January 5, 2010
ALA, President Dr. Camila Alire launch Family Literacy Focus
Posted January 5, 2009
ALCTS forum topics at MidWinter offer variety
Posted January 5, 2010
ALCTS Interest Groups discuss important issues at Midwinter
Posted January 5, 2010
ALTAFF Hosts Nuts and Bolts, Spotlight on Adult Literature, and Gala Author Tea during ALA Midwinter Meeting
Posted January 5, 2010
Celebrate National Library Week with free customizable PSA
Choose Privacy Week kickoff and “Peep Culture” event at ALA Midwinter Meeting
Posted January 5, 2010
Join YALSA at the 2010 ALISE conference in Boston
Posted January 5, 2010
LeRoy C. Merritt Humanitarian Fund to Celebrate 40th Anniversary at Folger Shakespeare Library in June
Posted January 5, 2010
Martin Luther King, Jr. legacy honored by ALA
Posted January 5, 2010
PLA now accepting applications for new Leadership Fellows program
Posted January 5, 2010
PLA offers politics and networking workshop for public librarians
Posted January 5, 2010
Social media to highlight 2010 Youth Media Awards presentation
January 16, 2010
ALA Placement Center to host free webinar
ALA Placement Center to host free webinar
ALA sends letter to NTIA asking for additional broadband funding for public computer centers
Posted December 29, 2009
ALA’s atyourlibrary.org has lively new content that encourages library usage

Posted December 29, 2009
ALA's atyourlibrary.org has lively new content that encourages library usage
Posted December 29, 2009
ALTAFF designates Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building Literary Landmark
ALTAFF designates Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building Literary Landmark
Authors Kathleen Benner Duble, Karen Cecil Smith discuss importance of nation’s school libraries

Authors Kathleen Benner Duble, Karen Cecil Smith discuss importance of nation’s school libraries
Best of adult reading and reference to be celebrated Jan. 17 in Boston

Best of adult reading and reference to be celebrated Jan. 17 in Boston
Nation's largest school librarian conference draws record-breaking attendance
November 9, 2009
YALSA names first 2010 Nonfiction Award finalist

December 9, 2009
ALA’s Youth Media Awards Jan. 18 – Get it on your calendar!
Posted December 23, 2009
“Ethiopia Reads” founder to keynote American Library Association President’s Program

December 22, 2009
ALA 2010 Annual Conference Registration Opens Jan. 4, 2010
Posted December 22, 2009
Nobel Prize Winning author Toni Morrison headlines 2010 Annual Conference Opening General Session
Posted December 22, 2009
ALA awards deadline extended
Posted December 22, 2009
ALA members save big with DollarDays
Posted December 22, 2009
Applications due Jan. 4 for YALSA’s YA Lit Symposium stipends
Posted December 22, 2009
Booklist announces prestigious 2009 Top of the List selections
Posted December 22, 2009
Connect with National Library Week @ your library®
Encourage teens to enter the 2010 Morris/Nonfiction book trailer contest
Posted December 22, 2009
Great interactive software for kids
Posted December 22, 2009
ALTAFF and Office for Intellectual Freedom offer February webinars for library trustees
Posted December 21, 2009
Library associations raise Google Book Search pricing concerns to DOJ
Posted December 21, 2009
ALA Washington Office prepares proposal to include libraries in jobs bill
Posted December 16, 2009
ALA Washington Office prepares proposal to include libraries in jobs bill
Library associations applaud U.S. statement on copyright exceptions at WIPO
I Love My Librarian award ceremony photos now available on Flickr
Posted December 15, 2009
Midwinter social place to be for reference and user services librarians
Posted December 15, 2009
Registration for ALSC's winter online education courses now open
Posted December 15, 2009
Registration for three RUSA preconferences opens Jan. 4
Posted December 15, 2009
YALSA garners Edublog Award nomination
Posted December 10, 2009
CARNEGIE CORPORATION OF NEW YORK/NEW YORK TIMES I LOVE MY LIBRARIAN AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Join YALSA for 31 Days of Dollars and Sense
Posted December 9, 2009
AASL seeks proposals for webinars during School Library Media Month
Posted December 8, 2009
AASL's winter tour of online courses
Posted December 8, 2009
ALA division launches national Preservation Week @ your library May 9-15, 2010
Posted December 8, 2009
ALA Dollars for Scholars fundraiser offers chance to win Conference registration
Posted December 8, 2009
ALA Placement Center to host free workshops during Midwinter Meeting
Posted December 8, 2009
ALA Placement Center to host Open House during Midwinter Meeting in Boston
Posted December 8, 2009
ALA Placement Center to provide career counseling during Midwinter Meeting
Posted December 8, 2009
American Library Association participating in Decision to Learn membership survey
Posted December 8, 2009
ASCLA consulting institute sold out; summer event registration opens Jan. 4
Posted December 8, 2009
ASCLA/COSLA reception in Boston offers desserts, networking
Posted December 8, 2009
FLA wins inaugural ALA Presidential Award for Advocacy, sponsored by ALTAFF
Posted December 8, 2009
Library Copyright Alliance calls for treaty to ensure access for reading disabled
Posted December 8, 2009
PLA Customer Service Training Kit now available
Posted December 8, 2009
Seats still available for RUSA genealogy institute in Boston
Posted December 8, 2009
Sharon Robinson shares her love of libraries
Posted December 8, 2009
Take a trip @ your library
Posted December 8, 2009
ALA launches lifetime achievement award recognizing African Americans' contributions to literature for youth
Posted December 7, 2009
ALA urges FCC to consider role of libraries in economic development

In its latest filing to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the American Library Association (ALA) highlights the vital role libraries play in communities by supporting workforce development, small business creation, life-long education, and access to government resources through public access computer terminals and broadband Internet access.
ALSC announces exceptional Web sites for children
Posted December 7, 2009
Essential archives resources
Posted December 7, 2009
Gifts for those who love libraries and reading
Posted December 7, 2009
Library Copyright Alliance calls for treaty to ensure access for reading disabled
ALA submits comments to FCC on national broadband plan, barriers to adoption
LITA seeks volunteer acquisitions editor
Posted December 3, 2009
ALA names Barbara M. Jones to head OIF, FTRF
Posted December 2, 2009
YALSA names 2010 William C. Morris Award shortlist

December 2, 2009
2010 ASCLA Century Scholarship funds education for library students with disabilities
Posted December 1, 2009
Advance registration for ASCLA accessibility workshop closing soon
Posted December 1, 2009
ALA files comments to NTIA and RUS on broadband stimulus programs
Posted December 1, 2009
ALTAFF accepting applications for Trustee awards
Posted December 1, 2009
American Library Association participating in Decision to Learn membership survey
Posted December 1, 2009
Authors Stephen Chbosky, David Macinnis Gill support nation's school libraries
Posted December 1, 2009
Forging innovative partnerships with communities
Posted December 1, 2009
Get connected @ your library®
Nomination period for most RUSA achievement awards closes Dec. 15
Posted December 1, 2009
Writing and publishing for the busy librarian
Posted December 1, 2009
ALA files comments to NTIA and RUS on broadband stimulus programs
AASL institute at Midwinter aligns standards with P21 framework
Posted November, 24, 2009
ALA Washington Office submits testimony to House Education Committee on libraries' role in improving literacy
Posted November 24, 2009
ALSC selects 28 participants for Bill Morris Seminar
Posted November 24, 2009
American Library Association files comments to FCC on E-rate
Posted November, 24 2009
Applications due Dec. 1 for $40,000 in grants and awards from YALSA
Posted November 24, 2009
ASCLA accepting nominations for 2010 service, leadership, achievement awards
Posted November 24, 2009
Enhance teen services with YALSA's Midwinter Institute, Libraries 3.0: Teen Edition
Posted November 24, 2009
Jamaica joins the Campaign for the World’s Libraries
Posted November 24, 2009
Library associations release guide on Google Book Search amended settlemtn agreement
Posted November 24, 2009
Library workers urged to participate in survey of workplace wellness in libraries
Posted November 24, 2009
LITA congratulates two newest sponsored Emerging Leaders
Posted November 24, 2009
LITA offers two workshops in Boston
Posted November 24, 2009
Manuscripts sought for LITA/Ex Libris student writing award
Posted November 24, 2009
Nomination period open for ASCLA disability services award
Posted November 24, 2009
Record-breaking AASL National Conference attracts media attention
Posted November 24, 2009
RUSA's Smart investing @ your library wins ASAE award of excellence
Posted November 24, 2009
Save the Midwinter date: Advocacy on the Front Lines
Posted November, 24 2009
YALSA launches First Wednesdays program
Posted November 24, 2009
American Library Association files comments to FCC on E-rate
Library associations release guide on Google Book Search amended settlement agreement
ALA: Rep. Ehlers continues to be a strong voice for America’s libraries
ALA Washington Office submits testimony to House Education Committee on libraries’ role in improving literacy
ALA President issues statement on closure of Colton (Calif.) Public Library System
November 18, 2009
2009 Mora Award received by San Francisco, Topeka & Shawnee County public libraries
Posted November 17, 2009
Access release of P21's MILE Guide on AASL's virtual conference site
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ALA Washington Office seeks nominations for 2009 Madison awards
Posted November 17, 2009
ALA Web site increases visibility for library research, statistics
Posted November, 17, 2009
And Now for Something Completely Different: An ALCTS Midwinter Symposium
Posted November 17, 2009
LITA/Library Hi Tech award nominations sought
Posted November 17. 2009
Liven up your library service through ALSC online education courses
Posted November 17, 2009
LLAMA Preconferences in Boston
Posted November 17, 2009
Registration now open for YALSA's winter online courses
Posted November 17, 2009
School libraries shifting to digital collections stimulates media interest
Posted November 17, 2009
ALCTS announces New Members Interest Group inaugural meeting
Posted November 17, 2009
Seven AASL members on NBPTS committee
Posted November 17, 2009
Step Up to the Plate @ your library® grand-prize winner travels to Cooperstown
Posted November 17, 2009
ALA Washington Office seeks nominations for 2009 Madison awards
ALA President-elect Roberta A. Stevens encourages members to serve on ALA and Council committees

Posted November 11 2009
Video, board games bringing families together in U.S. libraries
Posted November 10 2009
Barber and Wallace share word-of-mouth marketing expertise
Posted November 10 2009
ACRL invites proposals for 2011 National Conference
Posted November 10 2009
Advice on getting your op-eds into print
Posted November 10 2009
ASCLA award recognizes library service to blind and physically handicapped
Posted November 10 2009
atyourlibrary.org hosts two contests for the public
Posted November 10 2009
Barbara A. Macikas named PLA executive director
Posted November 10 2009
Celebrate National Gaming Day @ your library
Posted November 10, 2009
EBSCO offers five scholarships to attend 2010 ALA Midwinter Meeting
Posted November 10, 2009
Electronic petition form now available
Posted November 10 2009
New ACRL publication: Framing Instruction
Posted November 10 2009
Registration opens for YALSA’s Teen Tech Week™
Posted November 10 2009
The last word on library shelvers
Posted November 10 2009
YALSA extends deadline to apply to manage new blog
Posted November 10 2009
Future business reference librarians sought for student conference travel award
Posted November 4, 2009
House Re-introduces SKILLs ACT emphasizing role of school librarians
Posted November 4, 2009
ALA Organizational Members save big on FedEx Office(SM) services
posted November 3, 2009
ALSC selects 2010 Emerging Leader Melanie Lyttle
Posted November 3, 2009
Board gaming the library way
Posted November 3, 2009
Library materials from here to there and back again
November 3, 2009
Updated public library technology issues briefs now available online
Posted November 3, 2009
YALSA names 2010 Emerging Leaders
November 3, 2009
AASL sponsors two Emerging Leaders
Posted November 2, 2009
Groundbreaking children’s authors headline Freedom to Read Foundation/GLBTRT Boston event
Posted October 30, 2009
ALA seeks nominations for 2010 L. Ray Patterson Copyright Award

The American Library Association’s (ALA) Office for Information Technology Policy (OITP) is calling for nominations for the 2010 L. Ray Patterson Copyright Award. This annual award honors individuals or groups who embody the spirit of the U.S. copyright law as voiced by the framers of our Constitution: “to promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts” (U.S. Constitution, Article 1, Section 8).
Follow the ALA Youth Media Awards live on Jan. 18, 2010

Follow the ALA Youth Media Awards live on Jan. 18, 2010
ALA partners with Safeway Inc. to launch cereal box initiative
Posted October 27, 2009
ALTAFF and Nordstrom award 10 matching Books for Babies grants
Posted October 27, 2009
American Library Association announces library staff participating in Emerging Leaders 2010 program
Posted October 27, 2009
Application period open for RUSA business reference research grant
Posted October 27, 2009
Deadline approaching for Carnegie-Whitney Awards
Posted October 27, 2009
Job Help Day @ your library
Posted October 26, 2009
Nominate a winner for a PLA Award
Posted October 27, 2009
Nominate outstanding business librarians for 2010 RUSA award
Posted October 27, 2009
Nominations open for John Ames Humphry/OCLC/Forest Press Award
Posted October 27, 2009
Nominations sought for Bogle Pratt International Travel Fund
Posted October 27, 2009
RUSA seeking excellent reference and adult services librarians for 2010 award nominations
Posted October 27, 2009
Teen Read Week grabs media spotlight
Teen Read Week grabs media spotlight
AASL recognizes sponsors for national conference
Posted October 26, 2009
Fall edition of Prism online
Posted October 26, 2009
How to move a library and stay sane
Posted October 26, 2009
ALA: FCC’s consideration of net neutrality principles key to preserving free Internet

The American Library Association (ALA) strongly supports Chairman Julius Genachowski’s efforts to move the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) forward in consideration of principles to protect the free and open nature of the Internet.
ALA: House takes lead with strong surveillance reform bills

The USA Patriot Amendments Act of 2009 (H.R. 3845) and the FISA Amendments Act of 2009 (H.R. 3846), introduced into the House of Representatives Tuesday, would together systematically reform our national surveillance laws.
BCR and LITA Partner to Offer Continuing Education Opportunities
Posted October 21, 2009
“Paper Towns” tops YALSA’s 2009 Teens’ Top Ten
Posted October 20, 2009
A unique kit for early literacy
Posted October 20, 2009
ALA gears up for the 2010 election
Posted October 20, 2009
ALA offers Recognition Awards and Grants
Posted October 20, 2009
ALCTS offers two exciting Midwinter symposia for Boston
Posted 20, 2009
Connect with National Library Week
October 20, 2009
Former vice-president Al Gore to deliver Arthur Curley Lecture
Posted October 20, 2009
New ACRL publication: 2008 Academic Library Trends and Statistics
Posted October 20, 2009
New Moon actor debuts in Celebrity READ Poster
Posted October 20, 2009
READ Design Studio adds Genres and Subjects to its product line
Posted October 20, 2009
Register now for upcoming ALCTS Web courses and webinars
October 20, 2009
Thousands of school librarians prepare to “Rev Up Learning” in Charlotte

October 20, 2009
Tips on celebrating National Gaming Day @ your library
Posted October 20, 2009
YALSA, WWE® kick off WrestleMania® Reading Challenge
Posted October 20, 2009
ALTAFF celebrates fourth annual National Friends of Libraries Week, Oct 18-24
Posted October 20, 2009
Tasty marketing tidbits for busy librarians
Posted October 19, 2009
All-star lineup for PLA 2010
Posted October 13, 2009
Carroll Preston Baber research grant call for proposals
Posted October 13, 2009
Get out the vote for Teen Read Week™
Posted October 13, 2009
Public libraries urged to participate in national technology study
Posted October 13, 2009
RUSA award honors outstanding public librarians providing business reference services
Posted October 13, 2009
RUSA online course teaches genealogy reference basics to library reference desk staff
Posted October 13, 2009
AASL's b there offers on-demand access to keynote address
Posted October 12, 2009
AASL's wearing smaller shoes to reduce national conference footprint
Posted October 12, 2009
Booklist Online adds new youth content, navigation
Posted October 12, 2009
Freedom to Read Foundation announces nominating committee
Posted October 12, 2009
Hasbro exclusive sponsor for 2009 National Gaming Day @ your library
Posted October 12, 2009
Loleta D. Fyan Grant call for proposals
Posted October 12, 2009
Neil Gaiman named Honorary Chair of National Library Week
Posted October 12, 2009
Nominations sought for prestigious research award
Posted October 12, 2009
Freedom to Read Foundation offers free memberships to new library school graduates
Posted October 8, 2009
Culture Keepers VII: Bridging the Divide with Information Access, Activism and Advocacy
Posted September 3, 2009
28th annual Banned Books Week a hit with national media
Posted October 6, 2009
AASL encourages SLMS to promote Information Literacy Month
Posted October 6, 2009
ACRL invites applications for Immersion ’10 Program
Posted October 6, 2009
ALA 2010 Scholarship online application now available
Posted October 6, 2009
ALSC professional awards and grants help libraries and librarians during tough economic times
Posted October 6, 2009
ALSC student sessions
Posted October 6, 2009
Design a Tote for @ your library and Win $500!
Posted October 6, 2009
Fall offering of RUSA’s Reference Interview online course open for registration
Posted October 6, 2009
Four Spectrum scholars to attend AASL national conference
Posted October 6, 2009
Genealogy skills, New England historic resources focus of 2010 RUSA Midwinter Institute
Posted October 6, 2009
New ACRL publication: Working Together
Posted October 6, 2009
Nominations sought for RUSA award honoring library contributions to labor community
Posted October 6, 2009
Nominations sought for RUSA’s Monroe Library Adult Services Award
Posted October 6, 2009
Nominations sought for Zora Neale Hurston Award
Posted October 6, 2009
Pennsylvania student selected Step Up to the Plate @ your library® grand-prize winner
Registration open for YALSA’s pre-Midwinter events
Posted October 6, 2009
RUSA seeking nominations for Mudge Award honoring contributions to reference
Posted October 6, 2009
Booklist chosen again as partner for National Reading Group Month
Posted October 5, 2009
LLAMA Announces Fall Webinar Series for Library Leaders
Posted October 5, 2009
Pioneering guide to graphic novels
Posted October 5, 2009
Romance Fiction in the Library
Posted October 5, 2009
Volunteer to serve on an ALA or Council committee for 2010 - 2011
Posted October 5, 2009
Kornblau, Neal run for 2011-2012 ALA Treasurer
Posted October 1, 2009
President names October 2009 National Information Literacy Awareness Month
Marathon man Gregory Calloway once again pounds pavement to support ALA’s Spectrum Scholarship
Posted September 29, 2009
Johns, Raphael seek 2011-2012 ALA Presidency
Posted October 1, 2009
YALSA responds to adolescent literacy report from Carnegie
Posted October 1, 2009
ALA/ERT Author Forum - from book to big screen
Posted September 29, 2009
AASL awards season opens with more than $50,000 in opportunities
Posted September 29, 2009
ALA 2010 Midwinter Meeting Registration opens Oct. 1, 2009
Posted September 29, 2009
ALA 2010 Sunrise Speaker Series kicks off with best-selling author Elizabeth Gilbert
Posted September 29, 2009
ASCLA Midwinter Institute prepares librarians for successful consulting careers

Posted September 29, 2009
Deadline extended for National Library Week Grant
Posted September 29, 2009
Greece promotes public libraries with @ your library brand
Posted September 29, 2009
Letter from ALA President Camila Alire
Posted September 29, 2009
Nation’s libraries participate in inaugural Reader’s Digest Make It Matter Day
Posted September 29, 2009
Nominations sought for RUSA Shores/ABC-CLIO award honoring book reviewing
Posted September 29, 2009
RUSA ILL mentoring award open for nominations
Posted September 29, 2009
RUSA seeking nominations for Boucher-OCLC ILL librarian award
Posted September 29, 2009
Surgeon, author Atul Gawande to appear in ALA 2010 Boston Sunrise Speaker Series
Posted September 29, 2009
Surveying the state of children’s library services
Posted September 29, 2009
Universal design best practices to be presented, discussed at 2010 ASCLA Midwinter Institute

Posted September 29, 2009
YALSA seeks presenters for continuing education
Posted September 29, 2009
YALSA to launch teen literature blog, seeks member manager
Posted September 29, 2009
AASL offers virtual component to its national conference
Posted September 28, 2009
ALA-APA now accepting course proposals for Library Support Staff Certification Program (LSSC)
Posted September 28, 2009
Carnegie-Whitney Awards up to $5,000
Posted September 28, 2009
USA Patriot Act Sunset Extension Act to reform sections of security bill set to expire this year

The USA PATRIOT Act Sunset Extension Act of 2009 introduced into the Senate today by Sens. Patrick Leahy (VT-D), Benjamin Cardin (MD-D) and Ted Kaufman (DE-D) would restore a balance between our nation’s surveillance laws and our civil liberties.
AASL lauds four programs
Posted September 22, 2009
ACRL issues RFP for value of academic libraries research
Posted September 22, 2009
ACRL/LLAMA Spring Virtual Institute accepting proposals
Posted September 22, 2009
ALA offering September Savings for 2010 conferences
Posted September 22, 2009
Publishers invited to submit nominations for RUSA reference and adult reader literary awards
Posted September 22, 2009
Libraries gear up for National Gaming Day @ your library

Posted September 22, 2009
Resources offer Banned Books Week publicity tips

September 22, 2009
RUSA Readers’ Advisory 101 online course now open for registration
Posted September 22, 2009
Sara Jaffarian Award recognizes excellence in school library programming
Posted September 22, 2009
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills elects Julie Walker vice chair of Strategic Council
Posted September 22, 2009
The smartest card in North Carolina is a library card
Posted September 22, 2009
Think outside the barn at Visibility @ your library®
Posted September 22. 2009
ALSC revises “Competencies” document
Posted September 21, 2009
American Library Association becomes 2010 Census partner
Posted September 21, 2009
Attempts to ban books in U.S. continue
Posted September 21, 2009
ALA: JUSTICE Act would amend PATRIOT Act provisions eroding patron privacy

The American Library Association (ALA) applauds the sponsors of the “Judiciously Using Surveillance Tools in Counterterrorism Efforts” (JUSTICE) Act, which was introduced in the Senate today and would reform the USA PATRIOT Act, the FISA Amendments Act and other surveillance authorities to safeguard the constitutional rights of Americans while also ensuring the federal government has the necessary tools to fight terrorism.
Rep. Grijalva secures amendment to include ‘libraries’ in student aid bill

The American Library Association applauds Rep. Raúl Grijalva (AZ-7) for championing an amendment to include “community college libraries” in the bill text of the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009 (H.R. 3221) passed by the House of Representatives today.
AASL posts new templates to help spread the L4L initiative
Posted September 15, 2009
ALA mourns loss of Washington Office’s Mark Bard
Posted September 15, 2009
ALCTS 2010 Preservation Awards nominations sought
Posted September 15, 2009
ALCTS 2010 Ross Atkinson Award nominations sought
Posted September 15, 2009
ALCTS seeking 2010 Continuing Resources Awards candidates
Posted September 15, 2009
ALCTS seeking 2010 Innovation Awards nominations
Posted September 15, 2009
Dec. 1 deadline for ALCTS 2010 Publication Awards nominations
Posted September 15, 2009
New AASL toolkit helps parents advocate for school libraries
Posted September 15, 2009
Polls close this Friday for YALSA’s Teens’ Top Ten
Posted September 15, 2009
Promote Teen Read Week™ with publicity tools from YALSA
Posted September 15, 2009
RUSA 2010 Annual Conference programs announced
Posted September 15, 2009
RUSA issues call for presentations for 16th Annual Reference Research Forum
Posted September 15, 2009
Search for ALCTS 2010 Professional Recognition Awards nominations
Posted September 15, 2009
Think outside the barn @ your library
Posted September 15, 2009
Updated resource for library board members
Posted September 15, 2009
YALSA seeks poster presentations for Annual 2010
September 15, 2009
In down economy, libraries are on frontline of connecting Americans with online government, job resources

“Libraries Connect Communities 3: Public Library Funding & Technology Access Study 2008-2009,” a new report released today by the American Library Association (ALA), says libraries are serving as crucial technology hubs for people in need of free Web access, computer training, and assistance finding and using E-Government and job resources.
ALA calls on House subcommittee to use libraries, other anchor institutions to promote universal broadband
ALA, ARL release guidance on digital delivery of content to classrooms
The American Library Association (ALA) and the Association of Research Libraries have released a document titled “Performance of or Showing Films in the Classroom” to provide guidance on digital delivery of content to the “physical” classroom.
AASL announces newest online course
Posted September 9, 2009
ACRL offers e-Learning scholarships

ACRL offers e-Learning scholarships
Banned Books Week publicity tips at Visibility @ your library

September 8, 2009
Booklist launches free webinar series
Posted September 9, 2009
Last chance to register for Teen Read Week™
Posted September 8, 2009
Library associations submit supplemental filing, call for increased oversight of Google agreement
Posted September 9, 2009
LLAMA seeking entries for John Cotton Dana Library Public Relations Award
September 8, 2009
NEH, ALA announce 7th annual “We the People” Bookshelf grant opportunity

September 8, 2009
Register now for 2009 Women’s Leadership Institute

September 8, 2009
Romania joins the Campaign for the World’s Libraries
Posted September 9, 2009
USA Today highlights importance of libraries to job seekers

September 8, 2009
Volunteer to serve on an ALA or Council committee for 2010 - 2011
Posted September 9, 2009
YALSA publishes “Cool Teen Programs for under $100”
Posted September 8, 2009
NEH, ALA announce 7th annual “We the People” Bookshelf grant opportunity
Posted September 4, 2009
PLA 2010 conference registration opens September 8
Posted September 4, 2009
Library associations submit supplemental filing, call for increased oversight of Google agreement
ALA calls on Dept. of Education to highlight school librarians as states prepare to ‘Race to the Top’
Connect troubled teens with the power of reading
Posted September 1, 2009
Key to free education for the whole family - a library card
Posted September 1, 2009
New poster and bookmark showcase AASL “Standards for 21st-Century Learner”
Posted September 1, 2009
Nominate a librarian in the 2009 Carnegie Corporation of New York/New York Times I Love My Librarian Award at Visibility @ your library
Posted September 1, 2009
Go mobile at ACRL Midwinter workshops
Posted August 31, 2009
Poster kits available through PLA
Posted August 31, 2009
ABOS announces 2009 conference: “Honoring the Past – Creating the Future”
Posted August 25, 2009
ACRL seeks nominations for 2010 awards
Posted August 25, 2009
ALA Learning Round Table chooses new name, retains mission
Posted August 25, 2009
ALA teams with Reader’s Digest for Make It Matter Day
Posted August 25, 2009
ALSC announces exceptional Web sites for children
Posted August 25, 2009
Early Registration Deadline Extended for 2009 LITA National Forum
Posted August 25, 2009
Heinemann-Raintree sponsors AASL Research Grant
Posted August 25, 2009
Nation’s libraries to celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month
Posted August 25, 2009
New ALA Public Programs Office site supports Picturing America programs in public libraries
Posted August 25, 2009
New downloadable versions of Librarian Salary Survey data just for public or academic libraries
Posted August 25, 2009
PIO offers Banned Books Week publicity tips
August 25, 2009
Voting now open in YALSA’s Teens’ Top Ten
Posted August 25, 2009
YALSA offers more than $35,000 in grants for conference, research and more
Posted August 25, 2009
New book censorship map reveals national problem
Posted August 24, 2009
PLA Advocacy Toolkit now available
Posted August 24, 2009
ALA Calls for ‘Public Option’ in Health Care Reform

August 19, 2009
“Wild Things” posters and bookmarks celebrate award-winning book
ALA Office for Information Technology Policy files broadband stimulus application

August 18, 2009
AASL National Conference concurrent sessions will "Rev up learning @ your library"
AASL to sponsor Spectrum scholars at AASL National Conference
ACRL announces fall 2009 e-Learning schedule
ALA Office for Information Technology Policy files broadband stimulus application
ALSC announces Bound to Stay Bound Books and Melcher Scholarship winners

August 18, 2009
Back to school with ALSC online education
Booklist Revamps Quick Tips E-Newsletter
Nominations open for 2009 Carnegie Corporation of New York/New York Times I Love My Librarian Award
Riverside County (Calif.) Library System to host 2010 Arbuthnot Lecture

August 18, 2009
Team up for Library Card Sign-up Month

August 18, 2009
The Library History Round Table announces 2009 Dain Award Recipient
New ACRL publication: Emergency Response Planning in College Libraries
YALSA names 2009-2010 Spectrum scholar
ALA Council resolves to help libraries through budget crises
Posted August 11, 2009
ALSC and Candlewick Press once again offer “Light the Way” grant
Posted August 11, 2009
Last chance to “Step Up to the Plate @ your library”
Posted August 11, 2009
ALA announces theme and titles for new round of Great Stories CLUB
Posted August 10, 2009
Certified Public Library Administrator Program adds one graduate, seven candidates
Posted August 10, 2009
Essential guide to novels in series is back
Posted August 10, 2009
Save by registering now for 2009 LITA National Forum
Posted August 10, 2009
ALA: FCC should consider role, benefits of libraries in National Broadband Plan
ALA: FCC should consider role, benefits of libraries in National Broadband Plan
ALA Washington Office full steam ahead with advising libraries on BTOP applications
ALA president Camila Alire releases statement on plan to divide Library of Michigan assets
Posted August 6, 2009
African-American Library and Cultural Center honored with RUSA award
Posted August 4, 2009
ALA Council calls on libraries to follow accessibility standards in purchasing
Posted August 4, 2009
ALA Council endorses legislative proposals for universal health care
Posted August 4, 2009
ALA Council resolution promotes Oct. 4, 2009 as Intergeneration Day
Posted August 4, 2009
ALA Council supports marriage rights for all
Posted August 4, 2009
ALA Council urges compliance with accessibility guidelines
Posted August 4, 2009
Carr honored for lifelong contributions to history librarianship
Posted August 4, 2009
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Coretta Scott King Award
Posted August 4, 2009
Crucial tools for the current downturn
Posted August 4, 2009
From ancient societies to the modern day, the library endures
Posted August 4, 2009
Hear “The Time Traveler’s Wife: Unabridged Edition” audiobook on ALA Island in Second Life®
Posted August 4, 2009
Latvia joins the Campaign for the World’s Libraries
Posted August 4, 2009
Library Card Sign-up Month, get it on your calendar!
Posted August 4, 2009
New LITA officers elected
Posted August 4, 2009
PLA National Conference Speakers to Include Nicholas D. Kristof and Sarah Vowell
Posted August 4, 2009
Rossini receives RUSA STARS mentoring award
Posted August 4, 2009
Video features Libraries, Literacy and Gaming grant recipient
Posted August 4, 2009
Young Adult Library Services receives second APEX Award
Posted August 3, 2009
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Library groups advise DOJ on proposed Google Book Search settlement
FTRF urges Supreme Court to reject broad speech ban
Posted July 30, 2009
Booklist’s “Back Page” now in one entertaining package
Posted July 28, 2009
ALA Office for Information Technology Policy appoints Bob Bocher as fellow
Posted July 28, 2009
ALA Washington Office: First-round rules for broadband stimulus program hinder libraries

July 27, 2009
Apply now for the 2010 Scholastic Library Publishing National Library Week Grant
Posted July 29, 2009
Christie Hefner discusses her love of libraries
Posted July 28, 2009
Coonin selected for 2009 BRASS Emerald Research Award
Posted July 28, 2009
Inspiring quotes celebrate the love of libraries
Posted July 28, 2009
Make literacy learning easy with songs and activities
Posted July 27, 2009
New strategies for library public relations
Posted July 28, 2009
YALSA seeks member editor for new online research journal
Posted July 28, 2009
ALA Washington Office lauds House for passing spending bill with increased funds for libraries

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Library Association (ALA) today expresses its gratitude to the House of Representatives for passing H.R. 3293 (the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education appropriations bill) and including an increase in funding for the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grants to State Library Agencies program.
Registration now open for YALSA’s fall online courses
Posted July 27, 2009
ALA Washington Office plans Advocacy Day as part of Annual 2010
ALA announces approval of Library Support Staff Certification (LSSC)
Posted July 22, 2009
“Wicked” author discusses value of libraries
Posted July 21, 2009
2009 PLDS statistical report now available
Posted July 21, 2009
ALTAFF and Baker & Taylor recognize five outstanding Friends groups
Posted July 21, 2009
COA announces accreditation actions
Posted July 21, 2009
How has your library stepped up to the plate?
Posted July 21, 2009
Kitsis first recipient of Peter Lyman Memorial/SAGE Scholarship in New Media
Posted July 21, 2009
L4L Trainers ready to implement AASL standards

Posted July 21, 2009
Registration now open for YALSA’s fall online courses
Posted July 21, 2009
Southard to leave Public Library Association
Posted July 21, 2009
Taking a risk? Tell YALSA
Posted July 21, 2009
AASL announces inaugural best Web sites for teaching and learning
Posted July 15, 2009
AASL announces landmark Web sites for teaching and learning
Posted July 15, 2009
ALA announces 25 libraries to host “Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War” traveling exhibit
Posted July 15, 2009
ALA Annual Conference a magnet for media coverage
Posted July 15, 2009
ALA Annual Conference focuses on economy’s impact on libraries, intellectual freedom, privacy
Posted July 15, 2009
ALA awards 2009 Diversity Research grants
Posted July 15, 2009
Dr. Camila Alire begins term as 2009-10 ALA president
Posted July 15, 2009
New ACRL publication: Library Instruction Cookbook
Posted July 15, 2009
PR tools available @ your library
Posted July 15, 2009
ALSC offers second William C. Morris Seminar: Book Evaluation Training at Midwinter 2010
July 8, 2009
2009 Diversity and Outreach Fair Participants Announced
Posted July 7, 2009
ALSC oral histories celebrate the past
Posted July 7, 2009
Celebrate baseball at ALA Annual Conference
Posted July 7, 2009
Chicago plays host to nation’s library leaders as library use soars
Posted July 7, 2009
Don’t miss these public awareness, media relations programs featuring top experts
Posted July 7, 2009
Freedom to Read Foundation Gala honors Banned Books Week founder Judith Krug, McCormick Freedom Museum
Posted July 7, 2009
Librarian Salary Survey reports mean librarian salary $58,860, median $54,500 in 2009
Posted July 7, 2009
Op-ed carries important message about the value of libraries
Posted July 7, 2009
ALA mourns loss of Past President Dr. E.J. Josey
Posted July 6, 2009
Booklist Online rolls out lively and informative reference blog
Posted July 6, 2009
New ACRL publication: Teaching Literary Research
Posted July 6, 2009
OCLC Inclusion Initiative Sponsors Spectrum Leadership Institute’s Professional Options Fair
Posted July 22, 2009
Spectrum Scholarship winners announced
Posted July 2, 2009
ACRL announces Frequent Learner Program
Posted June 30, 2009
ALA president responds to proposed library budget cuts in Connecticut
Posted June 30, 2009
ALSC’s Kids! Campaign features art by David Diaz
Posted June 30, 2009
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation renews grant to ALA for public library technology study
Posted June 30, 2009
Channer awarded 2009 David H. Clift Scholarship
Posted June 30, 2009
Coalition Building for All Libraries in a Tough Economy at ALA Annual Conference
Posted June 30, 2009
Demeter receives 2009 Cicely Phippen Marks Scholarship
Posted June 30, 2009
Download YALSA’s Ultimate Teen Bookshelf
Posted June 30, 2009
Geary earns 2009 Tom and Roberta Drewes Scholarship
Posted June 20, 2009
Introduction to ProgrammingLibrarian.org at ALA Annual Conference
Posted June 30, 2009
Johnson named 2009 Tony B. Leisner Scholarship recipient
Posted June 30, 2009
Media coverage continues to highlight the surge in library visits during tough economic times

Posted June 30, 2009
More than 1,000 librarians Step Up to the Plate @ your library
Posted June 30, 2009
NEA signs on to support Learning4Life
Posted June 30, 2009
Office for Intellectual Freedom to host memorial for Judith F. Krug at ALA Annual Conference
Posted June 30, 2009
Ohio Senate spares libraries further cuts
Posted June 30, 2009
Podell accepts 2009 Mary V. Gaver Scholarship
Posted June 30, 2009
Public Librarian will swim Hudson River for Spectrum Scholarship Program

Posted June 30, 2009
San Jose State MLIS student awarded ASCLA Century Scholarship
Posted June 30, 2009
Stoops named 2009 Marshall Cavendish Scholarship recipient
Posted June 30, 2009
Sweet desserts, sweeter auction items at ASCLA/COSLA reception

Posted June 30, 2009
Torres-Morrison earns 2009 Christopher J. Hoy/ERT Scholarship
Posted June 30, 2009
W.Y. Boyd Literary Award recipient named
Posted June 30, 2009
West Bend librarians and community activists share censorship stories at ALA Annual Conference
Posted June 30, 2009
YALSA to host online chat on summer reading July 1
Posted June 30, 2009
Yost receives 2009 Miriam L. Hornback Scholarship
Posted June 30, 2009
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ACRL announces Frequent Learner Program
Posted June 29, 2009
New ALA Web site helps library job seekers succeed
Posted June 29, 2009
Don't miss early bird registration rates for AASL National Conference
Posted June 26, 2009
ALA Gaming Pavilion to showcase link between gaming and literacy

Posted June 25, 2009
ALA volunteers to support Chicago school libraries

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Annual conference program to feature diverse literary voices
Posted June 24, 2009
2009 EBSCO/ALA Conference Sponsorship Award winners announced
Posted June 23, 2009
“American-Made” author Nick Taylor rounds out Literary Tastes Breakfast lineup
Posted June 23, 2009
2010 Emerging Leaders application process now open
Posted June 23, 2009
ALA and Scholastic Library Publishing announce 2010 National Library Week Grant
Posted June 23, 2009
ALA Conference GLBT Round Table Program: “What Makes Tango so Scary”
Posted June 23, 2009
ALA GLBT Round Table Celebrates Stonewall Book Awards
Posted June 23, 2009
ALA president Jim Rettig releases statement on proposed Ohio library budget cuts
Posted June 23, 2009
ALTAFF executive director discusses new ALA division
Posted June 23, 2009
Art Institute director headlines ALCTS events at annual conference
Posted June 23, 2009
Conference Opening Session to feature advocate Christie Hefner
Posted June 22, 2009
Emerging Leaders poster session scheduled for Friday during ALA Annual Conference in Chicago
Posted June 23, 2009
Patricia Martin will speak at LLAMA President’s Program
Posted June 23, 2009
Robert P. Doyle receives 2009 Freedom to Read Foundation Roll of Honor Award
Posted June 23, 2009
Roles of public library technology in supporting E-government highlighted in new issues brief
Posted June 23, 2009
ACRL announces summer 2009 e-Learning schedule
Posted June 22, 2009
ALA President joins Sec. Duncan in kick-off event for “United We Serve” national campaign
Posted June 22, 2009
ALSC to host a variety of great programs and events at ALA Annual
Posted June 22, 2009
Booklist presents: From Lincoln to Blogs and Rethinking Reference
Posted June 22, 2009
Discover poetry @ ALA Annual Conference
Posted June 22, 2009
Grassroots programs offered at annual conference
Posted June 22, 2009
Library associations release guide to Google Book Search amended agreement
Posted June 22, 2009
ALA to partner in White House volunteer effort
Posted June 17, 2009
ALA Joins Schools, Health and Libraries Broadband Coalition
Posted June 16, 2009
Building the library community
Posted June 16, 2009
Chicago broadcasting legend to lead media training at ALA Annual Conference
Posted June 16, 2009
Emerging Leaders solicit career success stories
Posted June 16, 2009
Getting the best results from a library catalog
Posted June 16, 2009
Hornung named ASCLA/RUSA executive director
Posted June 16, 2009
IMLS, aging services speakers highlight RUSA older adult services preconference lineup
Posted June 16, 2009
Joseph Janes to discuss “future connections”
Posted June 16, 2009
Kids! @ your library® unveils its second phase
Posted June 16, 2009
Meet YALSA’s president, author at the Membership Pavilion at Annual Conference
Posted June 16, 2009
Scholarly Communication 101 materials now online
Posted June 16, 2009
ALA, Syracuse University iSchool offer course on YouTube
Posted June 15, 2009
Collaborative digitization, customer service ASCLA preconferences close to capacity
Posted June 15, 2009
Latino authors and illustrators honored for outstanding works in children’s literature
Posted June 15, 2009
Promote the Teens’ Top Ten with downloadable bookmarks
Posted June 15, 2009
Today Show segment provides a positive message for libraries

June 15, 2009
New ACRL publication: Influencing Without Authority
Posted June 12, 2009
“Bookmobile Sunday” featuring parade of bookmobiles rolls into Chicago

June 11, 2009
“Soloist” author Steve Lopez keynotes Closing Session

June 11, 2009
Cooking Pavilion to heat up library exhibits

June 11, 2009
Librarian Book Cart Drill Championships to be held

June 11, 2009
Ohio Library Council, libraries lead effort to save library funding
Posted June 24, 2009
AASL announces One Book, One Conference selection
Posted June 9, 2009
Halperin receives 2009 business reference excellence award, accolades
Posted June 9, 2009
Seats filling fast for RUSA preconferences in Chicago
Posted June 9, 2009
Target to be honored with Crystal Apple
Posted June 9, 2009
Tips on effective messaging from Visibility @ your library
Posted June 9, 2009
Will Weaver to judge YALSA’s 2010 WrestleMania Reading Challenge
Posted June 9, 2009
YALSA names winner of Great Ideas contest
Posted June 9, 2009
ALA announces 12 libraries to host “Harry Potter’s World” exhibit
Posted June 8, 2009
ALSC announces exceptional Web sites for children
Posted June 8, 2009
Art Institute of Chicago to host 10th Anniversary Scholarship Bash
Posted June 8, 2009
Conference Closing Session to feature author Steve Lopez
Posted June 8, 2009
Learn about the African American baseball experience at ALA Annual Conference
Posted June 8, 2009
ALA TechSource launches new Web site
June 5, 2009
Children’s literature gems
Posted June 5, 2009
Reach reluctant teen readers
Posted June 5, 2009
Sharpe receives Freedom to Read Foundation 2009 Gordon M. Conable Conference Scholarship
Posted June 6, 2009
AASL Exploratorium to showcase school library media best practices
Posted June 2, 2009
Certified Public Library Administrator Program graduates three, adds 11 candidates
Posted June 2, 2009
Cooking Pavilion to heat up exhibits at Conference
Posted June 2, 2009
Exclusive Books-A-Million discount now available for ALA members
Posted June 2, 2009
Krug awarded posthumous honorary membership
Posted June 2, 2009
LITA announces scholarship winners for 2009
Posted June 2, 2009
Public awareness programs focus on using new and traditional media
Posted June 2, 2009
Registration Now Open for 2009 LITA National Forum
June 2, 2009
ALA announces new Virtual Conference sessions
Posted June 1, 2009
Emerging Leaders poster session scheduled for Friday during ALA Annual Conference in Chicago
Posted June 1, 2009
Fiegen, proposed literature review selected for 2009 BRASS Emerald Research Award

May 27, 2009
25 acclaimed poets and authors LIVE! at ALA Annual Conference
Posted May 26, 2009
AASL archived L4L webinars available for purchase
Posted May 26, 2009
AASL conference gives attendees more of what they want
Posted May 26, 2009
ALTAFF and Nordstrom award 10 matching Books for Babies grants
Posted May 26, 2009
Baseball diversity shines in Step Up to the Plate @ your library®
Posted May 26, 2009
Gail A. Kennedy elected LLAMA Vice-president
Posted May 26, 2009
Guide to RUSA events at Annual Conference now available for download
Posted May 26, 2009
Licensing digital content
Posted May 26, 2009
Phase Two of ALSC’s Kids! Campaign targets tweens
Posted May 26, 2009
Saricks takes fresh look at genre fiction
Posted May 26, 2009
YALSA announces 2010 symposium theme, opens proposals
Posted May 26, 2009
2009 RBMS Leab Exhibition Award winners
Posted May 22, 2009
ACRL sets strategic priorities
Posted May 22, 2009
ACRL Springboard Event free for members
Posted May 22, 2009
ALA wants your stories about how to Get a Job
Posted May 22, 2009
Book Links to Become Booklist Supplement
Posted May 22, 2009
LITA/Ex Libris Student Writing Award winner announced
Posted May 22, 2009
New ACRL publication: The Kaleidoscopic Concern
Posted May 22, 2009
ALA releases 2007-08 Annual Report
Posted May 19, 2009
ALTAFF awards 2009 Public Service Award to Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA)
Posted May 19, 2009
ALTAFF names Bruursema and Goldsmith 2009 Trustee Citation award winners
Posted May 19th, 2009
ASCLA releases guide to division programming and events at Annual
Posted May 19, 2009
Freedom to Read Foundation announces 2009 Board of Trustees election winners
Posted May 19, 2009
Increase your knowledge at ALCTS preconferences
Posted May 19, 2009
Library cards—a great promotional tool
Posted May 19, 2009
Registration opens for ALSC online education courses
Posted May 19, 2009
AASL offers graduate credit for national conference
Posted May 18, 2009
Applications sought for PLA Results Boot Camp
Posted May 18, 2009
Thirty AASL members receive grants to attend first conference
Posted May 18, 2009
ALA reaches diverse audiences through El día de los niños/El día de los libros
May 19, 2009
New & improved Ilovelibraries.org makes its debut
Posted May 15, 2009
ALTAFF names Rose Mosley 2009-2010 president, Rod Gauvin vice president/president elect
Posted May 13, 2009
“Celebrate the Freedom to Read” Oregon wins the SIRS/ProQuest State and Regional Achievement Award
Posted May 12, 2009
2009 Beta Phi Mu Award recipient named
Posted May 12, 2009
AASL announces 2009 Distinguished School Administrators Award recipient
Posted May 12, 2009
AASL honors 2009 visionaries in information technology
Posted May 12, 2009
AASL honors the "best of the best" in the school library media community
Posted May 12, 2009
ALA announces White House Conference on Library and Information Services Award winner
Posted May 12, 2009
ALA commends U.S. Reps. Hinchey and McHugh for introducing bill to preserve our country’s historical documents
Posted May 12, 2009
ALSC announces 2009 election results, 2011 Newbery, Caldecott and Sibert Award chairs
Posted May 12, 2009
Carroll Academy for International Studies wins Sara Jaffarian Award
Posted May 12, 2009
Cokie Roberts, Michael Connelly, James Van Praagh among ALA’s Auditorium Series speakers
Posted May 12, 2009
Collaborative School Library Media Award honors educators offering alternatives for urban youth
Posted May 12, 2009
Explore teen reading at YALSA’s 2009 preconference
Posted May 12, 2009
Karen MacPherson and Alanna Natanson to receive Immroth Award
Posted May 12, 2009
Librarians share Step Up to the Plate success stories
Posted May 12, 2009
Panel shares strategies for sustaining technology access in tough economy July 11
Posted May 12, 2009
Panel to discuss Education and Recruitment Connections
Posted May 12, 2009
PBS AMERICAN MASTERS series producers join ALA for gala screening
Posted May 12, 2009
YALSA chooses new quarterly journal editor
Posted May 12, 2009
YALSA honors literary award winners at ALA Annual Conference
Posted May 12, 2009
YALSA hosts author coffee, fashion show at ALA Annual
Posted May 12, 2009
2009 Melvil Dewey Medal Award recipient named
Posted May 7, 2009
2009 academic librarian salary survey results
Posted May 5, 2009
Basketball star Candace Parker is the Honorary Chair of Library Card Sign up Month
Posted May 5, 2009
Hinchliffe elected ACRL vice-president/president-elect
Posted May 5, 2009
Honorary member nominations open
Posted May 5, 2009
New ACRL publication: Directory of Curriculum Materials Centers
Posted May 5, 2009
New ACRL publication: Informing Innovation
Posted May 5, 2009
Nominating committee seeks candidates
Posted May 5, 2009
Study: Public libraries challenged to meet patron needs for high-speed Internet access
Posted May 5, 2009
Thousands celebrate technology at libraries during Teen Tech Week™ 2009
Posted May 5, 2009
YALSA opens applications for 2010 Young Adult Literature Symposium stipends
Posted May 5, 2009
“Songs for the Butcher’s Daughter” author featured at Literary Tastes Breakfast
Posted May 4, 2009
AASL's announces Frances Henne recipient
Posted May 4, 2009
ALA Commends Sens. Lieberman, McCain for introducing bill to open CRS documents to the public
Posted May 4, 2009
Birth of cinematic revolution to be recounted by Mark Harris, author and journalist, at Literary Tastes Breakfast
Posted May 4, 2009
Kim Patton elected YALSA vice-president
Posted May 4, 2009
Library associations ask judge to assert vigorous oversight of proposed Google Book Search Settlement
Posted May 4, 2009
Roberta Stevens elected ALA President for 2010-2011
Posted May 1, 2009
AASL names 2009 Innovative Reading Grant recipient
Posted May 4, 2009
ALA councilors elected
Posted May 1, 2009
Audra Caplan elected PLA vice-president
Posted May 1, 2009
The next steps to implementing a library’s strategic plan
Posted May 1, 2009
AASL seeking presenters for 2010 ALA Annual Conference
April 30, 2009
ALA Diversity Office extends deadline for research grant proposals
Posted April 30, 2009
YALSA’s Great Ideas contest ends May 1
Posted April 28, 2009
A mysterious way to acquaint patrons and students with their library
Posted April 28, 2009
AASL's newest Best of KQ publication now available
Posted April 28, 2009
ACRL selects Scholarly Communication 101 Road Show hosts
Posted April 28, 2009
ALSC announces summer online education courses
Posted April 28, 2009
Great interactive software for kids
Posted April 28, 2009
IRRT’s 60th Anniversary Endowment Campaign
Posted April 28, 2009
Protecting intellectual freedom
Posted April 28, 2009
Ten libraries receive gaming and literacy grants
Posted April 28, 2009
Woman’s Day initiative on saving money at the library open through May 18
Posted April 28, 2009
ALA’s Linda Mays discusses El día de los niños/El día de los libros, April 30

April 28, 2009
PLA now accepting talk table proposals for 2010 National Conference
Posted April 27, 2009
ASCLA seeks proposals for 2010 conference programming
Posted April 21, 2009
ALA: Senate.gov highlights National Library Week
Posted April 21, 2009
ALA, FINRA make unemployment resource available to public libraries
Posted April 21, 2009
Be a Better Manager on PLASpace.org
Posted April 21, 2009
Deborah Caldwell-Stone named acting director of ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom
Posted April 21, 2009
Moline Public Library celebrates National Library Week 2009
Posted April 21, 2009
National Library Week kickoff highlights feature Jesse Jackson, ALA’s Fiels
Posted April 21, 2009
New ACRL publication: Library Rx
April 21, 2009
PLA offers serving diverse populations workshop for public librarians
Posted April 21, 2009
Thinkfinity highlights bilingual resources offered by libraries during Día
Posted April 21, 2009
Williams, Needham to speak about revitalization of libraries at ASCLA President’s Program
April 21, 2009
ACRL awards National Library Legislative Day travel grants
Posted April 20, 2009
ACRL sets 2009 Legislative Agenda
Posted April 20, 2009
Public service announcements featuring James Patterson help promote School Library Media Month
Posted April 20, 2009
RUSA welcomes Toby Barlow, Sharp Teeth author, to Literary Tastes stage
Posted April 20, 2009
Registration opens for YALSA’s Teen Read Week™
Posted April 17, 2009
YALSA announces Teens’ Top Ten Nominations
Posted April 17, 2009
Attempts to remove children’s book on male penguin couple parenting chick continue

April 16, 2009
Celebrate National Bookmobile Day during National Library Week 2010
Posted April 15, 2009
ACRL offers online instruction, digitization and instructional design preconferences

April 14, 2009
A Discussion of Libraries, Second Life and Education with Joe Sanchez

April 14, 2009
AASL releases new guidelines
Posted April 14, 2009
ACRL debuts upgraded Web site

April 14, 2009
ALA files comments on Broadband Technology Opportunities Program, RUS program
Posted April 14, 2009
ALA files comments to FCC on advisory role to NTIA and RUS
Posted April 14, 2009
Apply now for ACRL Immersion ‘09 Assessment and Intentional Teacher programs
April 14, 2009
Attract and retain high-performing employees

April 14, 2009
Invite your local representative to your school library
Posted April 14, 2009
Ko, Christensen win Flip Ultra cameras from YALSA
Posted April 14, 2009
National Library Week 2009: Visits surge as nation celebrates contributions of libraries

April 14, 2009
PLA announces Harvard University fellowship award recipient
Posted April 14, 2009
Registration closes April 27 for RUSA online course covering basics of reference
Posted April 14, 2009
Registration now open for YALSA’s summer online courses
Posted April 14, 2009
Reverend Jackson, Fiels kick off National Library Week at RainbowPUSH Coalition headquarters
Posted April 14, 2009
RUSA professional development is key to success in business reference
Posted April 14, 2009
Step Up to the Plate @ your library® begins today; Baseball trivia questions now available

April 14, 2009
The 2009 Newbery and Caldecott awards

April 14, 2009
Thinkfinity features ALA’s State of America’s Libraries Report
Posted April 14, 2009
YALSA, WWE® names 2009 WrestleMania® Reading Challenge champions
Posted April 14, 2009
ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee releases statement on death of Judith Krug

Posted April 13, 2009
ALA President Jim Rettig on the passing of Judith Krug
Posted April 13, 2009
American Library Association mourns loss of Judith Krug
Posted April 13, 2009
Freedom to Read Foundation mourns loss of library advocate Judith Krug
Posted April 13, 2009
Judith Krug, librarian, tireless advocate for First Amendment rights, dies
Posted April 13, 2009
New report shows libraries critical in times of crisis, but funding lags and services reduced
Posted April 13, 2009
Thinkfinity features School Library Media Month
Posted April 7, 2009
Call for nominations for the ALA Research Series Peer Review Panel
Posted April 8, 2009
ALA resources help “Worlds connect @ your library”
Posted April 7, 2009
Merola to discuss library advocacy
Posted April 7, 2009
“Worlds connect @ your library” in Second Life
Posted April 7, 2009
2009 ASCLA/KLAS/NOD award-winning project educates librarians about autism
Posted April 7, 2009
ALA submits letter to President Obama addressing membership’s top concerns
April 7, 2008
American Library Association launches ALA Connect
Posted April 6, 2009
Brett Butler Award Winner Presenting Keynote at LITA Camp
Posted April 7, 2009
Contributions of nation’s library workforce celebrated during National Library Workers Day, April 14
Posted April 7, 2009
Coopey named RUSA’s distinguished ILL librarian for 2009
Posted April 7, 2009
Kathleen T. Horning named Scholastic Library Publishing Award winner
Posted April 7, 2009
Libraries to showcase bilingual resources during El día de los niños/El día de los libros
Posted April 7, 2009
Nation celebrates School Library Media Month
Posted April 7, 2009
National Library Week 2009: Visits surge as nation celebrates contributions of libraries
Posted April 7, 2009
NEH, ALA announce We the People Bookshelf awards for 4,000 libraries
Posted April 7, 2009
Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., reads to local children in celebration of National Library Week
Posted April 7, 2009
Strittmatter new ALSC executive director
Posted April 7, 2009
University of Kentucky Libraries’ online African American history tool wins RUSA award
Posted April 7, 2009
Libraries to showcase bilingual resources during El día de los niños/El día de los libros
April 1, 2009
2009 World Book/ALA Information Literacy Goal Award winners announced
Posted March 31, 2009
ACRL 14th National Conference draws record-breaking participation

March 31, 2009
ACRL Instruction Section presents Ilene F. Rockman Publication of the Year Award
Posted March 31, 2009
ACRL invites presentations for 2010 professional development programs
Posted March 31, 2009
ALA announces 2009 winner of L. Ray Patterson Copyright Award
Posted March 31, 2009
ALA/Information Today, Inc. Library of the Future Award winner
Posted March 31, 2009
ALA: U.S. Rep. Fortenberry’s legislation will protect books from regulation
Posted March 31, 2009
ALTAFF and Nordstrom to award 20 matching Books for Babies grants in 2009
Posted March 31, 2009
Bogle-Pratt International Library Travel Fund winner announced
Posted March 31, 2009
Figueroa new director of ALA Office for Diversity
Posted March 31, 2009
Get inspired with AASL's school tours at national conference
Posted March 31, 2009
John Ames Humphry/OCLC/Forest Press Award winner announced
Posted March 31, 2009
Thinkfinity@ your library features new online resource to help supporters advocate for libraries
Posted March 31, 2009
Transform storytimes with arts and crafts, songs and action rhymes
Posted March 31, 2009
Transform storytimes with arts and crafts, songs and action rhymes
March 31, 2009
Worlds connect @ your library
Posted March 31, 2009
YALSA offers Teens & Technology institute in Maryland in April
Posted March 31, 2009
YALSA, readergirlz and Guys Lit Wire celebrate Support Teen Lit Day by distributing books to U.S. pediatric hospitals
Posted March 31, 2009
Panel gathers for Webcast summit to discuss lifelong literacy
Posted March 27, 2009
Polls open for ALA election
Posted March 17, 2009
ALA mourns Mabel R. McKissick, Coretta Scott King Book Awards founder
Posted March 24, 2009
ALA announces second tour for “Pride and Passion” traveling exhibit
Posted March 24, 2009
ALA: Attorney General’s new FOIA principles to ensure more open government
Posted March 24, 2009
ALTAFF hosts fundraiser with NPR’s Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me during ALA Annual Conference in Chicago
Posted March 24, 2009
Librarians receive free Jackie Robinson posters
Posted March 24, 2009
Libraries can apply to host “Harry Potter’s World: Renaissance Science, Magic, and Medicine exhibit
Posted March 24, 2009
Marketing basics online course registration ends March 30
Posted March 24, 2009
National Library Week is April 12-18 – Get it on your calendar!

March 24, 2009
PLA offers politics and networking workshop for public librarians
Posted March 24, 2009
Reach out to Spanish-speaking patrons
Posted March 24, 2009
Readers’ advisory trends subject of RUSA President’s Program
Posted March 24, 2009
Reading aloud to children and teens
Posted March 24, 2009
Roles of public library technology in supporting education, learning highlighted in new issues brief
Posted March 24, 2009
Roy, Jensen and Meyers communicate importance of service learning
Posted March 24, 2009
The Library Research Round Table announces 2009 Award Recipient
Posted March 24, 2009
YALSA names WrestleMania® Reading Challenge Winners
Posted March 24, 2009
Richard LeComte winner of Justin Winsor Prize
Posted March 20, 2009
Advance your career with YALSA’s half-day preconference
Posted March 17, 2009
ALSC announces winners of the Kids! Cool Cash Contest
Posted March 17, 2009
Eight recipients announced for 2009 AIA/ALA Library Building Awards
Posted March 17, 2009
Explore the universe of teen reading at YALSA’s full-day preconference
Posted March 17, 2009
FY 2009 Omnibus increases funding for libraries
Posted March 17, 2009
New resources to help libraries promote Woman's Day initiative
Posted March 17, 2009
PLA offers budget and finance workshop for public librarians
Posted March 17, 2009
Recruit a new member to YALSA by March 23 and win a Flip Video camera
Posted March 17, 2009
RUSA, ALCTS offer plethora of collection development programs at Annual Conference
Posted March 17, 2009
Thinkfinity.org and ALA showcase Pura Belpré book award winners
Posted March 17, 2009
ALA members can evaluate, shape strategic plan through March 22
Posted March 13, 2009
James Patterson named SLMM spokesperson
Posted March 17, 2009
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act may come to rescue of struggling school libraries

Posted on March 11, 2009
2009 LITA/Brett Butler Entrepreneurship Award winner announced
Posted March 10, 2009
ALCTS to host “How to Present a Webinar”
Posted March 10, 2009
Carole D. Fiore ALSC Leadership Fund announced
Posted March 10, 2009
Certified Public Library Administrator Program open

Posted March 10, 2009
Clara Nalli Bohrer receives 2009 Sullivan Award
Posted March 10, 2009
Donations sought for auction to benefit ASCLA Century Scholarship

Posted March 10, 2009
Exciting tours "rev up" adventure at AASL's national conference
Posted March 10, 2009
Find a job @ your library
Posted March 10, 2009
Implementing Second Life: Ideas, Challenges and Innovations
Posted March 10, 2009
Kilgour Award recipient named
Posted March 10, 2009
LITA offers Library Technology Un-Conference
Posted March 10, 2009
LLAMA preconferences in Chicago address important issues
Posted March 10, 2009
Mayo to present 2009 Dr. Jean E. Coleman Library Outreach Lecture
Posted March 10, 2009
Middleton, American women’s history Web site win ABC-CLIO award
Posted March 10, 2009
New ALA traveling exhibit connects Harry Potter, real world sciences
Posted March 10, 2009
Polls open for ALA election on March 17
Posted March 10, 2009
Seattle Times op-ed highlights importance of academic libraries, librarians

March 10, 2009
Services to Older Adults theme for 2009 Diversity and Outreach Fair
Posted March 10, 2009
Teen Tech Week featured on Thinkfinity @ your library
Posted March 10, 2009
World War II Poster Project wins 2009 ACRL IS Innovation Award
Posted March 10, 2009
2009 Paul Howard Award for Courage recipients named
Posted March 9, 2009
AASL Learning4Life webinars available during School Library Media Month
Posted March 9, 2009
ALCTS announces webinar series on institutional repositories
Posted March 9, 2009
Beverly P. Lynch receives 2009 Lippincott Award
Posted March 9, 2009
Encourage teens @ your library to vote for the 2010 Teen Tech Week™ theme
Posted March 9, 2009
Library careers in children’s literature celebrated in Second Life
Posted March 9, 2009
Nashville Public Library wins Marshall Cavendish Excellence in Library Programming Award
Posted March 9, 2009
YALSA seeks editor for award-winning quarterly journal
Posted March 9, 2009
James Cuno, Art Institute president, featured speaker at ALCTS 2009 President’s Program
Posted March 6, 2009
American Library Association announces winner of annual James Madison Award

Posted March 6, 2009
Greenwood Publishing Group Award recipient named
Posted March 5, 2009
Office of Library Services, NYC DOE, wins H.W. Wilson Library Staff Development Grant
Posted March 5, 2009
“Future of book reviewing” honored with 2009 RUSA Shores/Greenwood Award

Posted March 4, 2009
"Press play @ your library" during Teen Tech Week March 8-14
Posted March 3, 2009
2009 BRASS Gale Cengage Learning Student Travel Award winner selected
Posted March 3, 2009
2009 Paul Howard Award for Courage recipients named
Posted March 3, 2009
AASL announces preconference workshops for its national conference
Posted March 3, 2009
ACRL offers Scholarly Communication 101 road show
Posted March 3, 2009
ACRL releases 2007 Academic Library Trends and Statistics
Posted March 3, 2009
ALA-APA invites library staff, libraries to celebrate 6th Annual National Library Workers Day
Posted March 3, 2009
ASCLA LSSPS Annual Dinner on Sunday of 2009 Annual Conference
Posted March 3, 2009
Blackwell’s Scholarship Award honors Schmidt, Shelburne and Vess
Posted March 3, 2009
Brian Green receives Ulrich’s Serials Librarianship Award
Posted March 3, 2009
Campus libraries continue to thrive in age of Google, FaceBook, Twitter
Posted March 3, 2009
Downing wins award for promoting equality in library profession
Posted March 3, 2009
Huling honored with Mudge Award for contribution to reference librarianship
Posted March 3, 2009
Laurel Tarulli wins Esther J. Piercy Award
Posted March 3, 2009
LLAMA seeks “Best of Show” award entries
Posted March 3, 2009
LLAMA sponsors fundraiser at Chicago’s famous Second City
Posted March 3, 2009
Luther and Lamoureux receive Coutts Award
Posted March 3, 2009
Miksa Selected for Margaret Mann Citation
Posted March 3, 2009
Need accurate and free financial information? Ask a librarian

March 3, 2009
PLA announces Wharton School Fellowship Award recipient
Posted March 3, 2009
PLA offers serving diverse populations workshop for public librarians
Posted March 3, 2009
Promotional tools now available for new season of Step Up to the Plate @ your library®
Posted March 3, 2009
Wirtz Labor Library receives John Sessions Memorial Award
Posted March 3, 2009
YALSA names new blog manager
Posted March 3, 2009
YALSA offers preconferences, special events at ALA Annual
Posted March 3, 2009
ALA releases gaming toolkit
Posted March 2, 2009
ALA defines core competences of librarianship
Posted February 24, 2009
ASCLA Annual Conference programs highlight division’s areas of expertise
Posted February 25, 2009
Obama’s speech highlights how libraries serve everyday Americans, students

Posted February 25, 2009
AASL launches new Web site
Posted February 24, 2009
AASL section presents research symposium at national conference
Posted February 24, 2009
ACRL Community and Junior College Libraries Program Award to Diana Fitzwater
Posted February 24, 2009
ALA Auditorium Speaker Series welcomes nine dynamic authors
Posted February 24, 2009
ALA expresses concern over impact on libraries and other cultural institutions from the recent Gaza conflict
Posted February 24, 2009
ALA resolution commends President Obama on commitment to openness in government
Posted February 24, 2009
ALCTS preconferences in Chicago address important issues
Posted February 24, 2009
ALSC 2009 Arbuthnot Lecture Tickets now available
Posted February 24, 2009
ALSC seeks host site for 2010 Arbuthnot Lecture featuring Kathleen T. Horning
Posted February 24, 2009
ALTAFF and Nordstrom to award 20 matching Books for Babies grants in 2009
Posted February 24, 2009
American’s turn to libraries for personal finance help in tough economic times

American’s turn to libraries for personal finance help in tough economic times
Anderson County Library Board, Lynn Sutton and Mohamed Ismail named winners of 2008-2009 SirsiDynix – ALA-APA award
February 24, 2009
Anderson named 2009 ACRL WESS Coutts Nijhoff International grant winner
Posted February 24, 2009
Applications open for 2009 Gordon M. Conable Conference Scholarship, sponsored by Freedom to Read Foundation
Posted February 24, 2009
Banks/Harris Preservation Award to Barclay Ogden
Posted February 24, 2009
Ken Middleton wins 2009 ACRL WSS Significant Achievement Award
Posted February 24, 2009
Kenley Neufeld wins ACRL Community and Junior College Libraries Section Leadership Award
Posted February 24, 2009
LBI Cunha/Swartzburg award to Ann Russell
Posted February 24, 2009
Leadership in Library Acquisitions Award presented to Trisha Davis
Posted February 24, 2009
LITA offers two workshops in Chicago
Posted February 24, 2009
Meredith Farkas named 2009 LITA/Library Hi Tech Award winner
Posted February 24, 2009
Ross Atkinson Lifetime Achievement Award to Cindy Hepfer
Posted February 29, 2009
Sara Marcus wins 2009 ACRL Samuel Lazerow Fellowship
Posted February 24, 2009
Schmidt, Shelburne and Vess article wins Best of LRTS Award
Posted February 24, 2009
Technology expert to discuss next generation catalog connections
Posted February 24, 2009
Trudi Jacobson wins 2009 ACRL/IS Miriam Dudley Instruction Librarian Award
Posted February 24, 2009
Valuable learning opportunities for all types of librarians with RUSA programs at Annual
Posted February 24, 2009
Verizon Foundation/Thinkfinity.org sponsors AASL's L4L Summit
Posted February 24, 2009
Visibility @ your library highlights the Coretta Scott King Book Awards
Posted February 24, 2009
Winners of PLA feature article contest announced
Posted February 24, 2009
Woman’s Day initiative on how library use saves money featured on ALA’s public Web site
Posted February 24, 2009
YALSA names 2009 Outstanding Books for the College Bound & Lifetime Learners List
Posted February 24, 2009
YALSA names Teen Tech Week™ Mini Grants winners
Posted February 24, 2009
YALSA names winners of 2009 Great Books Giveaway
Posted February 24, 2009
YALSA offers downloadable Teen Tech Week PSAs featuring Tom Kenny
Posted February 24, 2009
Ten Libraries, Literacy and Gaming Grants announced

Ten Libraries, Literacy and Gaming Grants announced
ALA Applauds Signing of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Posted February 18, 2009
AASL's Exploratorium to feature best practices in school library media program development
Posted February 17, 2009
ALA President announces second round of Virtual Poster Sessions
Posted February 17, 2009
ALA staff members to discuss ALA connections
Posted February 17, 2009
ALSC preconference shines spotlight on intellectual freedom
Posted February 17, 2009
ALSC selects three libraries for third annual Bookapalooza program
Posted February 17, 2009
During times of economic need, Americans turn to ‘old friend’
Posted February 17, 2009
Hogan, Matthews, and Young elected to ALA Executive Board
Posted February 17, 2009
Illinois and African-American family histories to be uncovered at RUSA preconference
Posted February 17, 2009
Legislator @ your library aims to get politicians into school libraries
Posted February 17, 2009
Linda Krikos receives 2009 ACRL WSS Career Achievement Award
Posted February 17, 2009
New ALA division blends two strong voices for advocacy
Posted February 17, 2009
Organize and manage your library construction project
Posted February 17, 2009
PLA 2009 award winners represent excellence in public libraries
Posted February 17, 2009
Survey invites members to evaluate, shape ALA strategic plan
Posted February 17, 2009
Community partnerships, older adult services featured in timely RUSA RSS preconference
Posted February 13, 2009
Coretta Scott King Book Awards Committee announces 2009 Book Donation Grant Winners
Posted February 13, 2009
2009 ALSC Bechtel Fellowship Winner named
Posted February 10, 2009
2009 ALSC Distinguished Service Award Winner named
Posted February 10, 2009
2009 ALSC/BWI Summer Reading Grant winner named
Posted February 10, 2009
2009 Notable Books Selections Announced
Posted February 3, 2009
2009 Penguin Young Readers Group Award Winners named
Posted February 10, 2009
AASL's newest publication helps put learning standards into practice
Posted February 3, 2009
Alessio, Aronson receive 2009 YALSA/VOYA/Frances Henne Research Grant
Posted February 10, 2009
ALSC 2009 Hayes Award Winner announced
Posted February 10, 2009
ALSC announces 2009 Notable Children's Books
Posted February 10, 2009
ALSC announces 2009 Notable Children’s Videos
Posted February 10, 2009
ALSC names 2009 Notable Children’s Recordings
Posted February 10, 2009
ASCLA preconference provides tools for top-notch library customer service
Posted February 10, 2009
Award-winning authors present at AASL’s national conference
Posted February 10, 2009
Business know-how subject of RUSA BRASS preconference
Posted February 10, 2009
CBS Nightly News: Libraries are becoming the ‘hot spot for just about everyone’
Posted February 10, 2009
COA announces accreditation actions
Posted February 10, 2009
Collaborative digitization funding: find it now with help from ASCLA
Posted February 10, 2009
Connolly and Golderman receive inaugural ACRL CLS ProQuest Innovation in College Librarianship Award
Posted February 10, 2009
Experience cutting-edge theater at Annual Conference and support Cultural Communities Fund
Posted February 10, 2009
Free “Unconference” to be held at 2009 ALA Annual Conference
Posted February 10, 2009
Gary Lare named 2009 ACRL/EBSS Distinguished Librarian
Posted February 10, 2009
Join ALSC and REFORMA in celebrating Día 2009
Posted February 10, 2009
Join YALSA for 28 Days of Advocacy
Posted February 10, 2009
Libraries nationwide receiving ALA-APA Library Salary Survey Invitation
Posted February 10, 2009
Lynne M. Rudasill named 2009 Marta Lange/CQ Press Award Winner
Posted February 10, 2009
Middle-school [mega]-librarians move blog to Booklist Online
Posted February 10, 2009
Moline Public Library wins 2009 Scholastic Library Publishing National Library Week Grant
Posted February 10, 2009
Overcome reference services challenges at Reinvented Reference V
Posted February 10, 2009
PLA Spring Symposium offers Certificates of Attendance
Posted February 10, 2009
Ray English wins 2009 Hugh C. Atkinson award
Posted February 10, 2009
Rice Database receives 2009 ACRL STS Oberly Award
Posted February 10, 2009
State funding for many public libraries on decline
Posted February 10, 2009
Thom Barthelmess elected ALSC vice-president
Posted February 10, 2009
Valerie H. Nicholson wins YALSA’s 2009 MAE Award for Best Literature Program for Teens
Posted February 10, 2009
Visibility @ your library, ALA Public Information Office blog, has many new posts
Posted February 10, 2009
Woman’s Day magazine seeks stories on using the library to save money
Posted February 10, 2009
Woman’s Day magazine shares stories of improving health and wellness at the library
Posted February 10, 2009
PLA offers human resources workshop for public librarians
Posted February 5, 2009
2009 Dartmouth Medal winner represents future of reference
Posted February 3, 2009
2009 John Cotton Dana Library Public Relations Award Winners announced
Posted February 3, 2009
2009 Outstanding Reference Sources list released
Posted February 3, 2009
ALA Diversity Office calls for research grant proposals
Posted on February 3, 2009
ALA Youth Media Awards on Today Show
Posted February 3, 2009
ALSC Student Sessions connect student members with professionals in OPAL
Posted February 3, 2009
BCALA announces the 2009 Literary Awards Winners
Posted February 3, 2009
Best genre fiction titles named to 2009 Reading List
Posted February 3, 2009
Fritts named 2009 ACRL DLS Haworth Press Distance Learning Librarian Conference Sponsorship Award Winner

Posted January 3, 2009
Krystyna K. Matusiak awarded 2009 ACRL Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship

Posted February 3, 2009
Online job-seeking focus of new issues brief
Posted February 3, 2009
Registration opens for ACRL 2009 Virtual Conference
Posted February 3, 2009
Silent auction benefiting ASCLA Century Scholarship a smashing success
Posted February 3, 2009
Teen Tech Week™ registration ends Feb. 8
Posted February 3, 2009
Washington Post: Business brisk at area libraries
Posted February 3, 2009
Winner of 2009 Sophie Brody Medal announced
Posted February 3, 2009
Winner of inaugural Zora Neale Hurston Award announced
Posted February 3, 2009
YALSA names 2009 Baker & Taylor Conference Grant winners
Posted February 3, 2009
YALSA names winners of Best Teen Read Week™ Celebration Contest
Posted February 3, 2009
YALSA names winners of BWI/YALSA Collection Development Grant
Posted February 3, 2009
ALA News now available through Twitter

Posted February 2, 2009
America @ your library

Posted February 2, 2009
AASL launches third year of longitudinal study

Posted January 29, 2009
ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries winners announced

Posted January 29, 2009
ALA addresses future of libraries at Midwinter Meeting

Posted January 29, 2009
ALA leaders release statement regarding the deaths of ALSC members Kate McClelland and Kathy Krasniewicz

Posted January 29, 2009
American Library Association announces literary award winners
Posted January 26, 2009
2009 Stonewall Book Award Winners announced at ALA’s 2009 Midwinter Meeting

Posted January 29, 2009
Department of Education Evaluation Highlights Success of Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Program

Posted January 29, 2009
New radio PSAs support National Library Week 2009

Posted January 29, 2009
PLA offers marketing workshop for public librarians

Posted January 29, 2009
YALSA names 2009 Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults

Posted January 29, 2009
YALSA names 2009 Best Books for Young Adults

Posted January 29, 2009
YALSA names 2009 Fabulous Films for Young Adults

Posted January 29, 2009
YALSA names 2009 Great Graphic Novels for Teens

Posted January 29, 2009
YALSA names 2009 Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers

Posted January 29, 2009
AASL launches third year of longitudinal study

Posted January 28, 2009
ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries winners announced

Posted January 28, 2009
Gloriana St. Clair named ACRL Academic/Research Librarian of the Year
Posted January 28, 2009
FINRA Investor Education Foundation and the American Library Association Announce Nearly $882,000 in Grants to Public Libraries to Support Grassroots Financial Literacy
Posted January 27, 2009
Video Round Table announces 2009 Notable Videos for Adults
Posted January 27, 2009
ALA Files Comments, Urges CPSC To Exempt Libraries from Regulation Under Consumer Product Safety Act
Posted January 26, 2009
2009 Batchelder Award honors Arthur A. Levine Books for “Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit”
Posted January 26, 2009
2009 Schneider Family Book Awards recipients named
Posted January 26, 2009
Author and Illustrator Ashley Bryan wins 2009 Wilder Award
Posted January 26, 2009
Elizabeth C. Bunce wins first-ever William C. Morris Award
Posted January 26, 2009
Kadir Nelson wins 2009 Sibert Medal
Posted January 26, 2009
Kadir Nelson, Floyd Cooper win 2009 Coretta Scott King Awards
Posted January 26, 2009
Kathleen T. Horning to deliver 2010 Arbuthnot Honor Lecture
Posted January 26, 2009
Laurie Halse Anderson wins 2009 Edwards Award for significant and lasting contribution to young adult readers for “Catalyst”; “Fever 1793”; and “Speak”
Posted January 26, 2009
Melina Marchetta Wins 2009 Printz Award
Posted January 26, 2009
Mo Willems wins Geisel Award for “Are You Ready to Play Outside?”
Posted January 26, 2009
Neil Gaiman, Beth Krommes win Newbery, Caldecott Medals
January 26, 2009
Paul R. Gagne and Melissa Reilly win 2009 Carnegie Medal for "MARCH ON! The Day My Brother Martin Changed the World"
Posted January 26, 2009
Recorded Books wins 2009 Odyssey Award for “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian”
Posted January 26, 2009
YALSA announces 2009 Alex Awards
Posted January 26, 2009
Yuyi Morales, Margarita Engle win Pura Belpré Awards
Posted January 26, 2009
ALA Public Programs Office debuts free programming resource

Posted January 20, 2009
ACRL honors Information Literacy innovators

Posted January 20, 2009
ALA spreads the word about Youth Media Awards

Posted January 20, 2009
ALA welcomes the Neal-Schuman Foundation as a new Library Champion

Posted January 20, 2009
Author Scott Turow to headline Freedom to Read Foundation gala

Posted January 20, 2009
Deadline approaching for PLA Spring Symposium registration

Posted January 20, 2009
Get involved with YALSA’s discussion and interest groups

Posted January 20, 2009
Jamie Lee Curtis National Library Week 2009 print public service announcement and other tools available
Posted January 20, 2009
Kids! Campaign Phase two to launch at ALA Annual Conference

Posted January 20, 2009
Knowledge Quest to feature preliminary program for AASL's National Conference

Posted January 20, 2009
LITA Guide to Core Technology Competencies for Librarians and Library Staff debuts at Midwinter

Posted January 20, 2009
NEH, ALA announce Picturing America awards to more than 29,000 schools and public libraries

Posted January 20, 2009
New Online Resource Focuses on Children and Teens

Posted January 20, 2009
Register for LITA Camp, May 7-8, 2009

Posted January 20, 2009
Registration opens for AASL National Conference

Posted January 20, 2009
Wall Street Journal front page article highlights surge in library visits during tough economic times

Posted January 20, 2009
Webcast, Twitter, Facebook, Second Life will highlight 2009 ALA Youth Media Awards
Posted January 20, 2009
YALSA announces Great Ideas contest

Posted January 20, 2009
Youth Media Awards announcement to take place on January 26, 2009

Posted December 15, 2008
ALA to promote Midwinter Meeting programming in Second Life
Posted January 13, 2009
AASL announces travel grants for first-time National Conference attendees

Posted January 13, 2009
AL Direct editor discusses special edition

Posted January 13, 2009
ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom Director Krug earns Brennan Award

Posted January 13, 2009
ALA releases tough economy toolkit

Posted January 13, 2009
ALCTS forum topics at Midwinter offer variety

Posted January 13, 2009
ALCTS Interest Groups discuss important issues at Midwinter

Posted January 13, 2009
Applications for YALSA’s Teen Tech Week™ mini grants due Jan. 19

Posted January 13, 2009
Booklist announces e-newsletter, Booklist Online Exclusives

Posted January 13, 2009
Colorado Commissioner of Education Dwight D. Jones to speak at 2009 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Celebration

Posted January 13, 2009
Group registration means big savings for RUSA online course registration

Posted January 13, 2009
Library Support Staff Certification Program hosts Midwinter forum, blog for comments

Posted January 13, 2009
New look, updated content for ACRL Scholarly Communication Toolkit

Posted January 13, 2009
Surge in library usage continues to generate interest
Posted January 13, 2009
Thinkfinity @ your library collection of resources debuts; trainers on hand at Midwinter Meeting in Denver

Posted January 13, 2009
Wayne State University supports ALA’s diversity efforts

Posted January 13, 2009
YALSA offers interactive presentations for Teen Tech Week

Posted January 13, 2009
AASL's journal, Knowledge Quest, offers online accessibility
AASL's journal, Knowledge Quest, offers online accessibility
ACRL announces spring 2009 e-learning schedule

Posted January 6, 2009
ALA awards 237 Great Stories CLUB grants
ALA awards 237 Great Stories CLUB grants
ALA’s Youth Media Awards Jan. 26 – Get it on your calendar!
ALA’s Youth Media Awards Jan. 26 – Get it on your calendar!