American Library Association
WEBALA is the largest membership association in the library industry. It's a community of people working together to ensure that libraries remain vital centers of literacy, access, and opportunity. By giving to ALA, you are helping us improve library and information services and the profession of librarianship to ensure access to information for all.
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].
Becoming a Librarian | ALA - American Library Association
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 ...
Library Salaries Information | ALA
WEBSalaries for library professionals vary depending on a number of factors including the type of library (i.e. public, school, academic, etc.), population of community served, region of the country, years of experience, etc. In general, salaries are usually higher in academic libraries (vs. public), large metropolitan areas (vs. rural).
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 ...
Conferences & Preconferences | Public Library Association
WEBPLA 2026 Conference. April 1–3, 2026. Minneapolis, MN. Offered biennially, the PLA Conference is the premier event for public libraries, drawing thousands of librarians, library support staff, trustees, friends, and library vendors from across the country and around the world. This multi-day event offers more than 100 thoughtfully curated ...
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 ...
Booklist, Booklist Online, Booklist Reader | ALA
WEBBooklist Online includes a growing archive from more than 25 years of reviews, as well as a wealth of free content offering the latest news and views on books and media. Now you can read the digital editions of Booklist - online or through a mobile device. Booklist Reader brings Booklist ’s quality reviews, read-alikes, top 10 lists, author ...
Employment | ALA - American Library Association
WEBOnline job ads and more from C&RL News, American Libraries, and ALA's Human Resources Development and Recruitment. Operates in conjunction with the ALA Midwinter Meetings, ALA Annual Conferences, and National Conferences of ALA units/groups. Employers conduct on-site interviews and career guidance workshops along with resume review services are ...
Library Celebration Days | ALA
WEBNational Library Week - April 7-13, 2024. First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation's libraries and librarians and to promote library use and support.