ALA President, ALSC President, and GLBTRT Chair Urge North Carolina Governor to Repeal HB2

Via press release Today American Library Association (ALA) President Sari Feldman, Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) President Andrew Medlar and ALA Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table (GLBTRT) Chair Peter Coyl released a joint letter to North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory recommending that he urge repeal of the Public Facilities Privacy & Security […]

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ALA task force seeks your input on economic implications of participating at ALA functions

Via press release he ALA Task Force on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion was created in the spring of 2014 by then ALA President Barbara Stripling. Before moving forward with programs, actions or recommendations, the members of the Task Force on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion believe it is important to understand the culture of the association, […]

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GLBTRT Executive Board statement on the passing of Larry Romans

Via press release The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Round Table (GLBTRT) family, along with all of ALA, are saddened to learn of the death of Larry Romans, director at large of the GLBTRT on Thursday. His service to the Library community was vast; Larry served on the GLBTRT Executive Board for six years and had been a member of GLBTRT since 1984, […]

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Loleta D. Fyan Grant now accepting proposals for 2015 award

Via press release The American Library Association’s Office for Research and Statistics is now accepting applications for theLoleta D. Fyan Grant, a grant for up to $5,000 for the improvement of public libraries and the services they provide. Loleta D. Fyan, ALA President 1951-1952, believed that every individual, regardless of residence, is equally entitled to […]

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Apply now for the Pat Carterette Professional Development Grant

Via press release There is nothing like attending a library conference or workshop to spark new interest, excitement and motivation in a library employee. That’s why Pat Carterette, a former staff development specialist, was always in the forefront of encouraging people to sign up, go…learn something new! In her memory and to help further that […]

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ALA to launch Libraries Transform public awareness campaign

Via press release On October 29, American Library Association (ALA) President Sari Feldman will officially launch Libraries Transform, a national public awareness campaign that will highlight the transformative nature of our nation’s libraries and elevate the critical role libraries play in the digital age. As part of the national launch, Feldman will tour a variety […]

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Ignite Session proposals accepted through Oct. 9 for ALA Midwinter Meeting

Via press release 2016 ALA Midwinter Meeting attendees have the chance to inspire and entertain colleagues in the popular five-minute “Ignite” sessions, always standing-room-only and high energy events. Session proposals are accepted now through the end of the day on Friday, Oct. 9, 2015. Find out more and submit proposals now. Each five-minute Ignite Session […]

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ALA 2016 Scholarship application now available

Via press release If you need a bit of financial help to get through your graduate program, scholarship funds are now available.  The American Library Association (ALA) has more than $300,000 available to students who are studying in library science or school library media programs at the master’s degree level.  Get your application in early.  […]

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ALA task force seeks your input on Orlando and conference climate

Via press release The ALA Task Force on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion was created in the spring of 2014 by then ALA President Barbara Stripling. Before moving forward with programs, actions, or recommendations, the members of the Task Force on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion believe it is important to understand the culture of the association, […]

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ALA releases press release celebrating Obergefell marriage equality decision

Via press release If you missed the press release from ALA after the same-sex marriage Supreme Court decision last week, here it is: American Library Association applauds marriage equality U.S. Supreme Court ruling For Immediate Release Fri, 06/26/2015 Contact: Macey Morales Manager, media relations Public Information Office mmorales@ala.org CHICAGO – Today the U.S. Supreme Court […]

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