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ESG investing allows ALA's endowment to grow and support our work while remaining mindful of the ethical impact of our portfolio.

Technology consultant Marshall Breeding examines the industry's technology disruptions and business transitions.

To celebrate 150 years of ALA, a timeline of events that changed librarianship since the Association's 1876 founding.

ALA history includes iconic visuals, from the patriotic mobilization of the Library War Service to the fearless advocacy of Banned Books Week

The American Library Association celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. Here's a look at the ALA Library that serves the profession.

Libraries are not just buildings; they are the pulse of democracy, the heart of community, and the echo of our collective soul.

I hope library workers see ALA's anniversary as an opportunity for reaffirming the work they do to connect the community to the world.

About 100 employees at the American Library Association began voting to form a new union at the 150-year-old association.

Children’s librarian and author Mychal Threets talks about falling in love with library service and his road to Reading Rainbow.

ALA's webinar, “Turning Congressmembers into Library Champions,” offers tips for getting your representatives’ attention.

Airport libraries, where travelers can pick up books before they board their flights. are becoming regular fixtures in US airports.

Librarian's Library columnist Allison Escoto recommends books to help libraries with fundraising and grant-winning efforts.

The Chapter Advocacy Workshop provided training to help state library association leaders become library ambassadors.

ALA Trustees balance the long-term growth of the endowment with the opportunity to fund critical services today.

Thanks to the work of advocates, FY2026 appropriations bills signed by President Trump increased federal library funding.

An excerpt from the virtual panel “Affirmative Action and the Future of DEI," presented by Choice.

Speed puzzling, or the practice of assembling a jigsaw puzzle as fast as possible, has become an unlikely hit at public libraries.

Instead of simply highlighting censorship statistics or bemoaning what we can’t read, the Freedom Walk celebrates our right to read.