ALA-Accredited Programs | ALA - American Library Association
WEBHistorical List of ALA-Accredited programs for all programs accredited since 1925. The following programs are in Candidacy status seeking ALA accreditation: University College London Master of Arts Library and Information Studies (Accreditation decision in June 2024) Report problems with the directories to [email protected].
PLA Homepage | Public Library Association
WEBThe Public Library Association (PLA) is the largest association dedicated to supporting the unique and evolving needs of public library professionals. Founded in 1944, PLA serves nearly 9,000 members in public libraries large and small in communities across the United States and Canada, with a growing presence around the world.
Conferences & Events | ALA
WEBALA, its Divisions, Round Tables and Affiliates host many conferences, and in-person and online events to showcase cutting-edge developments in library advocacy, information literacy, and many other areas of interest.
Becoming a Librarian | ALA
WEBCareer Video on becoming a Librarian from CareerOneStop. (Scroll down to “L’ to find Librarian) If you would like to discuss the possibilities of careers in the library profession, you may contact HRDR staff, Beatrice Calvin at 800/545-2433 ext. 4280 or [email protected]. The policy of the American Library Association (ALA) states: "The ...
John Newbery Medal | Association for Library Service to Children
WEBJohn Newbery Medal. The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. Visit ALSC's Awards Shelf to ...
Banned Books Week | Banned Books - American Library Association
WEBEstablished in 1982, Banned Books Week brings together the entire book community in shared support of the freedom to read. In a time of deep political divides, library staff across the country are facing an overwhelming number of book ban attempts. In 2023 alone, the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom tracked 1,247 ...
Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2023 | Banned Books
WEBThe Book Report, formerly known as the Field Report, examines attempts to curtail the freedom to read in 2023, offering more information about censorship attacks on the Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2023, as well as details on an additional 10 titles.This annual report is the perfect handout for those who don’t know about the scope of censorship in libraries and for readers who want to ...
ALA releases list of Top 100 Most Banned and Challenged Books …
WEBSep 27, 2020 — Today, the American Library Association’s (ALA) Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) released the Top 100 Most Banned and Challenged Books from the past decade. The list’s release launches Banned Books Week, Sept. 27 – Oct. 3, a vibrant week of programming to rally readers to the cause of First Amendment protections and remind them to remain vigilant about continual threats to our ...
ALA Code of Ethics | ALA - American Library Association
WEBALA's Code of Ethics is the responsibility of the Committee on Professional Ethics (COPE). The Code of Ethics is the document that translates the values of intellectual freedom that define the profession of librarianship into broad principles that may be used by individual members of that profession as well as by others employed in a library as a framework for dealing with situations involving ...
National Friends of Libraries Week | United for Libraries
WEBCelebrate Your Friends Group Oct. 20-26, 2024 Friends of Libraries groups have their very own national week of celebration! United for Libraries will coordinate the 19th annual National Friends of Libraries Week Oct. 20-26, 2024. The celebration offers a two-fold opportunity to celebrate Friends. Use the time to creatively promote your group in the community, to raise awareness, and to promote ...