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Magazine of the American Library Association
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Joined January 2009
Our Summer issue, previewing ALA's Annual Conference, is now live— with a look at questions to ask AI vendors, fairy house workshops, and an interview with @MeghaMaj. Read the full issue at https://t.co/qoss7S9sLc or by article at https://t.co/f1ANSuZyHj.
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Prepare for #ALAAC26 with our Annual Conference preview, highlighting the most exciting speakers, educational sessions, celebrations, and networking opportunities.
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A look at the speakers, programs, and celebrations happening at ALA's 2026 Annual Conference and Exhibition in Chicago.
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Meet ALA Librarian Colleen Barbus and explore the headquarters library in our May Bookend:
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The American Library Association celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. Here's a look at the ALA Library that serves the profession.
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A century of posters provides a unique look at ALA's storied history--from wartime appeals to celebrity-studded reading campaigns. https://t.co/0X9mG7quBs
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ALA Executive Director Dan Montgomery's May column reflects on the Association's next 150 years.
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I hope library workers see ALA's anniversary as an opportunity for reaffirming the work they do to connect the community to the world.
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Revisit this year's I Love My Librarian Award winners, who were nominated by library users for their expertise, dedication, and impact on the people in their communities.
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ALA has announced the 10 recipients of the 2026 I Love My Librarian Award, recognizing librarians for expertise, dedication, and impact.
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"Today, we stand at 150 years, a century and a half of voices lifted, stories shared, and doors opened. We celebrate not just survival but triumph." Read the May column from ALA President @GeometricRabbit.
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Libraries are not just buildings; they are the pulse of democracy, the heart of community, and the echo of our collective soul.
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The State of America's Libraries 2026 Report documents censorship efforts, highlights effective library advocacy, reviews work to improve services for incarcerated people, and more. Read more at
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ALA recorded 713 censorship attempts in 2025, according to ALA's annual State of America’s Libraries 2026 report
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Over the past 150 years, librarianship has consistently evolved to continue meeting user needs. Review some of the most important moments that redefined librarianship in our May feature. #ALA150
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To celebrate 150 years of ALA, a timeline of events that changed librarianship since the Association's 1876 founding.
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In "A Seat at the Table," eight trailblazing ALA leaders share their stories and reveal how diversity fuels and transforms the power of libraries everywhere.
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The stories of eight barrier-busting ALA leaders reveal how diversity fuels and transforms the power of libraries everywhere.
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ALA Senior Endowment Trustee Brett Bonfield explains the Association's approach to ESG investing.
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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.
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"Posters of Progress" reviews ALA history through library poster art--with a special look at celebrity READ posters from Mickey Mouse to Dolly Parton.
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ALA history includes iconic visuals, from the patriotic mobilization of the Library War Service to the fearless advocacy of Banned Books Week
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The core of ALA's headquarters is a library focused on the needs of ALA staff and members. Discover it in our May Bookend feature:
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The American Library Association celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. Here's a look at the ALA Library that serves the profession.
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"Members have been driving ALA’s progress since our founding in Philadelphia in 1876." Read ALA Executive Director Dan Montgomery's May column.
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I hope library workers see ALA's anniversary as an opportunity for reaffirming the work they do to connect the community to the world.
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Our annual Library Systems Briefing by Marshall Breeding reviews the biggest developments from the past year in the library technology industry.
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Technology consultant Marshall Breeding examines the industry's technology disruptions and business transitions.
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8 ALA trailblazers reflect on their struggles, triumphs, breakdowns, and breakthroughs in "A Seat at the Table."
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The stories of eight barrier-busting ALA leaders reveal how diversity fuels and transforms the power of libraries everywhere.
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ALA President @GeometricRabbit reflects on the Association's first 150 years, and looks forward to the next.
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Libraries are not just buildings; they are the pulse of democracy, the heart of community, and the echo of our collective soul.
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In honor of #ALA150, our May feature reviews 55 moments that redefined librarianship.
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To celebrate 150 years of ALA, a timeline of events that changed librarianship since the Association's 1876 founding.
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Our May issue, commemorating ALA's 150th anniversary, looks at moments that changed librarianship, barrier-busting library leaders, and more than a century of library poster art. Read the full issue at https://t.co/xp8rdLnSXB or by article at https://t.co/fnE3XmGeRh.
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On April 24, ALA workers began voting to form the ALA Workers United union, which will be certified if a majority of the 101 eligible staff members vote in favor. Votes will be counted May 27.
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About 100 employees at the American Library Association began voting to form a new union at the 150-year-old association.
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