ALA-International

Registration is now open for the 2026 edition of our Fostering Change for Academic Library Leaders cohort, a virtual program that aims to build a community of inclusive leaders and change agents in academic libraries. The cohort runs from June 1- July 31. bit.ly/4uEgWPl

Our annual Library Design Showcase celebrates new and newly renovated libraries of all types and sizes. We're accepting submissions for the 2026 showcase through May 1. americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/01/02/sub…

Our March/April issue is live on our website—featuring Newsmaker Mychal Threets, recent library wins, airport libraries, and tips for congressional advocacy. Read the full issue at bit.ly/AL-MA26issue or by article at bit.ly/AL-MA26stories.

#Webinar-: "Libraries as Builders of Peace: Fostering Understanding through Access, Dialogue, and Knowledge", Dec. 10, 12:00pm ET. Registration page: tinyurl.com/ycyuva3r

#HappeningNow A European Library Policy: which telephone number? #webinar Join us: tinyurl.com/59kv2zkf

ALA responds to the Mar. 14 White House executive order that calls for the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (@US_IMLS). Advocates are urged to reach out to elected leaders. americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoo…

📢𝐃𝐃𝐑𝐒5𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞!🎥 📌Gain key takeaways from the conference, explore practical applications, and discover the future of resource sharing.🔗Watch the recording here: youtube.com/watch?v=pTKsU1… #IFLA #ILDS2024 #DDRS #ADAuniversity

Happy #ValentinesDay AND #LibraryLoversMonth 💝 Thank you to all the hardworking library staff members who bring knowledge and joy to their communities. Photo: Courtesy of @chpublib. A sample of the dozens of love notes left for CHPL during Library Lovers’ Month in 2023.

Carla Hayden made history as the first Black Librarian of Congress! This Black History Month, we celebrate her work modernizing libraries and championing equitable access to knowledge. #BlackHistoryMonth #LibraryInnovation

Supporting libraries and the American Library Association is more critical than ever. If you’re looking for a way to help, I urge you to become a Supporter of the American Library Association. ilovelibraries.org #ForOurLibraries

This year’s AASL School Library Month is extra special—it’s the 40th anniversary of honoring school libraries and librarians! 🎉 Join us in April as we reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and look ahead to the future of school libraries! ala.org/aasl/slm #AASLslm

A very nice display of the 2025 ALA Youth Media Award winners at Books of Wonder:

New month, new discount code for #AASL25! Be sure to register this month using the AASL90 discount code to save $90 on registration. Will we see you in St. Louis at the AASL National Conference this October?

There are multiple opportunities to present at #AASL25! You can submit any of the following: Concurrent Sessions Research Empowering Practice Sessions IdeaLab Presentations Poster Presentation Questions? Check out this KQ post for answers: bit.ly/3YOjgFi

You can make a difference. Consider donating to the @ALALibrary Disaster Relief Fund to help restore library services or to the local Red Cross to support those affected by this crisis: 📚 ALA Disaster Relief Fund: ec.ala.org/donation/IRO-0… ❤️ Red Cross: redcross.org/local/californ…

Look back at new values for challenging times and more that happened in 2024. americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/01/02/202…

Registration is now open for the 2025 AASL National Conference! Don't miss out on this opportunity to network, learn, and grow with fellow school librarians in St. Louis this October! Visit national.aasl.org to register today! #AASL25

We are excited to announce that a draft agenda is now available for the 2025 RUSA Virtual Forum: Meeting Users’ Needs (EDIA) to be held March 4 & 6, 2025 with full session titles and descriptions. Find it here - ala.org/rusa/rusa-virt… #RUSAVF25

The Guadalajara International Book Fair welcomes over 150 ALA members to its book fair. Librarians are attending an orientation presented by Adan Griego, Curator for Latin American, Mexican American & Iberian Collections, Stanford University. #FILGuadalajara2024 @FILGuadalajara

SENIOR LANGUAGE LIBRARY SPECIALIST, Russian or Spanish fluency - (full-time 40 hours) several positions - Arapahoe Library District - Arapahoe County, CO ift.tt/4tRXcua #libraryjobs #libraryjob #LISjobs #libjobs #jobs