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June 25, 2026

American Library Association launches national advocacy campaign to fight FCC attack on library funding

The American Library Association, along with SHLB Coalition partners, launched a full-scall advocacy campaign today after the FCC voted to advance a proposal that asks whether the E-Rate program should be terminated or limited to only rural areas.
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May 5, 2026

Laufey takes center stage as honorary chair of Library Card Sign-up Month 2026

Icelandic-Chinese composer, singer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Laufey has been named honorary chair of Library Card Sign-up Month.
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April 30, 2026

ALA, SHLB partners disappointed with FCC decision to impose new E-Rate bidding portal

The American Library Association today expressed disappointment following the Federal Communications Commission's vote to establish a new competitive bidding portal for the federal E-Rate program.
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April 9, 2026

ALA and AFSCME Prevail in Fight to Protect Libraries and Museums Nationwide

On April 9, 2026, the American Library Association (ALA) – the largest library association in the world – and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) – the nation’s largest union of cultural workers – reached a settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice that protects the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and ensures the agency will continue carrying out its congressionally mandated work.
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April 7, 2026

Trump administration withdraws appeal, securing historic victory for libraries and IMLS

On April 6, 2026, a federal court granted the Trump Administration’s request to withdraw its appeal of a federal judge’s earlier ruling that struck down the Administration’s dismantling of the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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April 3, 2026

White House FY27 budget proposal repeats threats to eliminate IMLS

The proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 federal budget released today by the White House would cut funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the school library program Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL).

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New wave of bills targeting libraries is ‘a threat to our democracy,’ American Library Association warns

The association, founded in 1876, condemned legislation that would threaten librarians and other educators with criminal prosecution for possessing “obscene” material.
 

 

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2026 John Cotton Dana Awards Announced

IPSWICH, Mass. — June 26, 2026 — The 2026 John Cotton Dana (JCD) Award recipients have been selected, celebrating library marketing and communications through strategic and creative campaigns. Administered by the American Library Association’s (ALA) Core...

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ALA Statement on the Tragedy at the Chico Branch of the Butte County Library

American Library Association Statement on the Tragedy at the Chico Branch of the Butte County Library

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American Library Association launches national advocacy campaign to fight FCC attack on library funding

The American Library Association, along with SHLB Coalition partners, launched a full-scall advocacy campaign today after the FCC voted to advance a proposal that asks whether the E-Rate program should be terminated or limited to only rural areas.

LibTech Insights and Clarivate Announce “AI Essentials for Academic Libraries: Beyond the Basics”

Following the success of last year's program, Clarivate and Choice team up once again to explore AI literacy topics in a three-part course June 25, 2026, Chicago, IL - Choice is pleased to announce a new email-based micro-course on AI for academic...

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Announcing the Awardees of the 2026 Core Presidential Citations

CHICAGO—Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures is pleased to announce the 2026 awardees of Core Presidential Citations. The Core Presidential Citations recognize distinguished achievements by Core members who make significant contributions to the...

PLA launches redesigned DigitalLearn.org to expand free digital literacy access

The Public Library Association (PLA) announced the launch of a fully redesigned DigitalLearn.org, the free online platform that helps libraries deliver digital literacy training to their communities.

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New PLA data reveals public libraries boosted support for food security, health and wellness in 2025

The Public Library Association (PLA) today released the 2025 Public Library Services for Strong Communities Survey report. The 2025 results highlight how libraries have adapted to changing needs while continuing to build on core community services.

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Rachel Hendrick named Senior Director, ALA Publishing & Media

The American Library Association (ALA) has named Rachel Hendrick senior director of ALA Publishing & Media.

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Updated fundamentals of library supervision

CHICAGO — Supervising a library, managing people, stepping forward as a mentor, and being a leader in your community, whether you run a small, one-person library or work in a large research university library, is no small feat. The new fourth edition of...

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American Library Association partners with Heritage Auctions for sale of historic READ® posters

The American Library Association is partnering with Heritage Auctions to auction a rare selection of ALA’s iconic posters, offering supporters, collectors, and library fans a chance to own a piece of library history during ALA’s 150th anniversary year.

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Explore American history with easily sharable, classroom-ready materials from the Library of Congress

CHICAGO — American Library Association proudly announces two new publications in “Discover and Learn with the Library,” an educational series published by the Library of Congress in association with ALA Editions. When the American colonies fought for and...

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AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION TO HOST 2026 ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION IN CHICAGO

The American Library Association will host its 2026 Annual Conference & Exhibition June 25-29 at McCormick Place in Chicago, bringing together thousands of librarians, library workers, authors, publishers, educators, exhibitors, advocates and industry leaders for the largest library event in the world.

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Forrest Hamrick Lotterhos receives the 2026 deg farrelly Memorial Media Librarian Scholarship, sponsored by FMRT and ProQuest, part of Clarivate

Ed Tech leader ProQuest announces the winner of a scholarship presented by the Film and Media Roundtable (FMRT) of the American Library Association (ALA).

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McCall Public Library receives 2026 Maureen Hayes Author/Illustrator Award

The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), has announced that the McCall Public Library of McCall, Idaho, is the recipient of the 2026 Maureen Hayes Author/Illustrator Award.

PLA launches “Libraries Advancing Accessibility with Apple Tools”

As part of the American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference, the Public Library Association (PLA) will share new training resources for libraries to support accessibility through Apple devices.