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Magazine of the American Library Association.
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
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/05/01/55-moments-that-redefined-librarianship/
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55 Moments That Redefined Librarianship | American Libraries Magazine
To celebrate 150 years of ALA, a timeline of events that changed librarianship since the Association's 1876 founding.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/05/01/55-moments-that-redefined-librarianship/
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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.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/05/01/a-seat-at-the-table/
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A Seat at the Table | American Libraries Magazine
The stories of eight barrier-busting ALA leaders reveal how diversity fuels and transforms the power of libraries everywhere.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/05/01/a-seat-at-the-table/
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ALA Senior Endowment Trustee Brett Bonfield explains the Association's approach to ESG investing.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/05/11/principled-investments/
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Principled Investments | American Libraries Magazine
ESG investing allows ALA's endowment to grow and support our work while remaining mindful of the ethical impact of our portfolio.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/05/11/principled-investments/
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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.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/05/01/posters-of-progress/
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Posters of Progress | American Libraries Magazine
ALA history includes iconic visuals, from the patriotic mobilization of the Library War Service to the fearless advocacy of Banned Books Week
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/05/01/posters-of-progress/
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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:
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/05/01/bookend-a-library-for-librarians/
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Bookend: A Library for Librarians | American Libraries Magazine
The American Library Association celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. Here's a look at the ALA Library that serves the profession.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/05/01/bookend-a-library-for-librarians/
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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.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/05/01/rebirth-and-reaffirmation/
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Rebirth and Reaffirmation | American Libraries Magazine
I hope library workers see ALA's anniversary as an opportunity for reaffirming the work they do to connect the community to the world.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/05/01/rebirth-and-reaffirmation/
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Our annual Library Systems Briefing by
@mbreeding.bsky.social
reviews the biggest developments from the past year in the library technology industry.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/05/05/2026-library-systems-briefing/
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2026 Library Systems Briefing | American Libraries Magazine
Technology consultant Marshall Breeding examines the industry's technology disruptions and business transitions.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/05/05/2026-library-systems-briefing/
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8 ALA trailblazers reflect on their struggles, triumphs, breakdowns, and breakthroughs in "A Seat at the Table."
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/05/01/a-seat-at-the-table/
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A Seat at the Table | American Libraries Magazine
The stories of eight barrier-busting ALA leaders reveal how diversity fuels and transforms the power of libraries everywhere.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/05/01/a-seat-at-the-table/
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ALA President
@samhelmick.bsky.social
reflects on the Association's first 150 years, and looks forward to the next.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/05/01/ala-at-150/
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ALA at 150 | American Libraries Magazine
Libraries are not just buildings; they are the pulse of democracy, the heart of community, and the echo of our collective soul.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/05/01/ala-at-150/
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In honor of
#ALA150
, our May feature reviews 55 moments that redefined librarianship.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/05/01/55-moments-that-redefined-librarianship/
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55 Moments That Redefined Librarianship | American Libraries Magazine
To celebrate 150 years of ALA, a timeline of events that changed librarianship since the Association's 1876 founding.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/05/01/55-moments-that-redefined-librarianship/
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Our May issue, commemorating ALA's 150th anniversary, is now live— with a look at moments that changed librarianship, barrier-busting library leaders, and more than a century of library poster art. Read the full issue at
bit.ly/AL-May26issue
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bit.ly/AL-May26stor...
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American Libraries - May 2026
https://bit.ly/AL-May26issue
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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.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/04/29/ala-workers-move-to-unionize/
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ALA Workers Move to Unionize | American Libraries Magazine
About 100 employees at the American Library Association began voting to form a new union at the 150-year-old association.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/04/29/ala-workers-move-to-unionize/
24 days ago
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Read guidance from expert Elyse H. Fox on value—and limits—of legal reference.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/03/02/the-rules-of-law/
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The Rules of Law | American Libraries Magazine
Law librarian Elyse H. Fox offers public library workers tips on how they can and can't help patrons with legal questions.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/03/02/the-rules-of-law/
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The Zion National Park herbarium holds 3100 preserved plants. Learn more statistics about libraries and National Parks in our By the Numbers column.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/03/02/by-the-numbers-national-parks/
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By the Numbers: National Parks | American Libraries Magazine
By the Numbers offers stats celebrating parks collections and libraries' connections to the National Park Service.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/03/02/by-the-numbers-national-parks/
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Learn how public library directors prepared for the prospect of ICE activity in and near their libaries:
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/03/26/encountering-ice/
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Encountering ICE | American Libraries Magazine
As ICE has conducted raids across the country, public libraries are grappling with how to prepare staff and protect patrons.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/03/26/encountering-ice/
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Happy National Library Week! Read our interview with NLW chair (and Reading Rainbow Host)
@mychal3ts.bsky.social.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/03/02/newsmaker-mychal-threets/
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Newsmaker: Mychal Threets | American Libraries Magazine
Children’s librarian and author Mychal Threets talks about falling in love with library service and his road to Reading Rainbow.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/03/02/newsmaker-mychal-threets/
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In a growing number of airports, stressed-out or delayed travelers can turn to books and dedicated reading spaces provided by the local public library.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/03/02/airport-libraries-take-off/
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If you're looking for fundraising help, our Librarian's Library column features books that can help guide libraries through the process.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/03/02/finding-funds/
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Finding Funds | American Libraries Magazine
Librarian's Library columnist Allison Escoto recommends books to help libraries with fundraising and grant-winning efforts.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/03/02/finding-funds/
about 1 month ago
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Small website accessibility improvements can have a big impact. Learn tips in our March/April feature.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/03/02/getting-started-with-web-accessibility/
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Getting Started with Web Accessibility | American Libraries Magazine
Getting started with web accessibility improvements can feel overÂwhelming. But even incremental improvements have real benefits.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/03/02/getting-started-with-web-accessibility/
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Libraries are outstanding partners and collaborators that support local businesses and entrepreneurship. Read more from ALA President
@samhelmick.bsky.social.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/03/02/good-for-business/
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Good for Business | American Libraries Magazine
No matter the physical size or budget, every library can play a role in supporting small businesses and promoting local economic vitality.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/03/02/good-for-business/
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In his new column, ALA Executive Director Dan Montgomery hails the value of advocacy and how it can bring about the change we want to see in our world.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/03/02/advocacy-unites-us/
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Advocacy Unites Us | American Libraries Magazine
The American Library Association exists because of a shared desire for a professional community and coordinated advocacy.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/03/02/advocacy-unites-us/
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In "5 Library Wins Worth Celebrating," we highlight recent examples of good news where voters, courts, and candidates affirm the value of libraries.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/03/02/5-library-wins-worth-celebrating/
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5 Library Wins Worth Celebrating | American Libraries Magazine
American Libraries highlights five recent victories for libraries, library workers, and their communities.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/03/02/5-library-wins-worth-celebrating/
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American Libraries magazine
Illinois Cultural Workers United / AFSCME
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Employees ask American Library Association to recognize their union
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Public library directors discuss how they prepared for the possibility of ICE in their library in a PLA webinar: https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/03/26/encountering-ice/. (The speakers will also be presenting at
#PLA2026
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Encountering ICE | American Libraries Magazine
As ICE has conducted raids across the country, public libraries are grappling with how to prepare staff and protect patrons.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/03/26/encountering-ice/
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Members have until April 1 to vote in ALA elections. Read statements from presidential candidates Tamika Barnes and Becky Calzada in our March/April issue.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/magazine/issues/march-april-2026/
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March/April 2026 | American Libraries Magazine
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/magazine/issues/march-april-2026/
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Librarians who provide legal reference must be wary of crossing the line to unauthorized practice of law. Law librarian Elyse Fox shares guidance for the services and referrals librarians can provide to help bridge the justice gap.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/03/02/the-rules-of-law/
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The Rules of Law | American Libraries Magazine
Law librarian Elyse H. Fox offers public library workers tips on how they can and can't help patrons with legal questions.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/03/02/the-rules-of-law/
2 months ago
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Airport libraries provide welcome services to harried travelers while marketing the libraries that operate them.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/03/02/airport-libraries-take-off/
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Airport Libraries Take Off | American Libraries Magazine
Airport libraries, where travelers can pick up books before they board their flights. are becoming regular fixtures in US airports.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/03/02/airport-libraries-take-off/
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Are you ready for new website accessibility requirements for public entities that start to take effect in April? Learn small steps that can make big accessibility improvements.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/03/02/getting-started-with-web-accessibility/
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Getting Started with Web Accessibility | American Libraries Magazine
Getting started with web accessibility improvements can feel overÂwhelming. But even incremental improvements have real benefits.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/03/02/getting-started-with-web-accessibility/
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Fundraising is a perennial concern for libraries. In the March/April Librarian's Library column, Allison Escoto reviews books that can help guide libraries through the process.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/03/02/finding-funds/
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Finding Funds | American Libraries Magazine
Librarian's Library columnist Allison Escoto recommends books to help libraries with fundraising and grant-winning efforts.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/03/02/finding-funds/
2 months ago
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Did you know: The Open Parts Network has digitized more than 1.5 million pages from parks and other historical sites. Learn more statistics about libraries and national parks in our By the Numbers feature.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/03/02/by-the-numbers-national-parks/
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By the Numbers: National Parks | American Libraries Magazine
By the Numbers offers stats celebrating parks collections and libraries' connections to the National Park Service.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/03/02/by-the-numbers-national-parks/
2 months ago
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Voting in the ALA election starts today! Read the statements from presidential candidates Tamika Barnes and Becky Calzada in our new issue.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/magazine/issues/march-april-2026/
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March/April 2026 | American Libraries Magazine
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/magazine/issues/march-april-2026/
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"Our work is inseparable from our advocacy, and it is our professional responsibility to make advocacy a regular and powerful part of our daily lives." Read ALA Executive Director Dan Montgomery's new column.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/03/02/advocacy-unites-us/
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Advocacy Unites Us | American Libraries Magazine
The American Library Association exists because of a shared desire for a professional community and coordinated advocacy.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/03/02/advocacy-unites-us/
3 months ago
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Bad-news fatigue is real for library workers and advocates, but there are also examples of voters, courts, and candidates across the country affirming the profession. Read "5 Library Wins Worth Celebrating."
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/03/02/5-library-wins-worth-celebrating/
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5 Library Wins Worth Celebrating | American Libraries Magazine
American Libraries highlights five recent victories for libraries, library workers, and their communities.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/03/02/5-library-wins-worth-celebrating/
3 months ago
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ALA President
@samhelmick.bsky.social's
new column explores how libraries help to build local businesses.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/03/02/good-for-business/
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Good for Business | American Libraries Magazine
No matter the physical size or budget, every library can play a role in supporting small businesses and promoting local economic vitality.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/03/02/good-for-business/
3 months ago
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Need some library joy? Read our interview with Reading Rainbow host and National Library Week honorary chair
@mychal3ts.bsky.social.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/03/02/newsmaker-mychal-threets/
3 months ago
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In an open letter released today, ALA employees announced the formation of a union with
@afscme31.bsky.social
. If certified, the union will represent more than 100 ALA workers.
https://afscme31.org/news/american-library-association-employees-forming-union-afscme
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American Library Association employees forming union with AFSCME
Joining the wave of union organizing among cultural workers, employees of the primarily Chicago-based American Library Association (ALA) announced they are forming their union with AFSCME Council 31.T...
https://afscme31.org/news/american-library-association-employees-forming-union-afscme
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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
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American Libraries - March/April 2026
https://bit.ly/AL-MA26issue
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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.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/01/02/submissions-open-for-library-design-showcase-2/
3 months ago
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In "Racing the Clock," libraries share the fun and excitement of hosting speed puzzling competition programs.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/01/02/racing-the-clock/
3 months ago
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The 2026 Carnegie Medals honored
@meghamaj.bsky.social
and Yiyun Li for excellence in fiction and nonfiction.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/here-are-the-winners-of-the-2026-andrew-carnegie-medals/
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Here Are the Winners of the 2026 Andrew Carnegie Medals | American Libraries Magazine
"A Guardian and a Thief" and "Things in Nature Merely Grow" have won the 2026 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/here-are-the-winners-of-the-2026-andrew-carnegie-medals/
3 months ago
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ICYMI: ALA Executive Director Dan Montgomery's column outlines the ALA Forward initiative to ensure ALA's financial stability, foster membership growth, and bolster advocacy.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/01/02/reinvigorating-ala/
3 months ago
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Every year,
@ala-united.bsky.social
brings together trustees, foundation and Friends members, and those who work with them for a virtual conference to discuss the library advocacy landscape. Read our report at
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/01/02/unlocking-possibilities/
3 months ago
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ICYMI: The Youth Media Awards recognize the best in children's and young adult literature. See all of this year's winners.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/2026-youth-media-award-winners/
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2026 Youth Media Award Winners | American Libraries Magazine
2026 Youth Media Award winners announced—including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery, and Printz awards.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/2026-youth-media-award-winners/
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"When we tell our stories, we remind the world that libraries are not just buildings or budgets. They are living testaments to human curiosity and care." Read more from ALA President
@samhelmick.bsky.social
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https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/01/02/your-library-story/
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Your Library Story | American Libraries Magazine
When we tell our stories, we remind the world that libraries are living testaments to human curiosity and care.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/01/02/your-library-story/
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Did you know: In 1997, the Library of Congress discovered 10 plays, mostly unpublished, by Zora Neale Hurston. Find more statistics about Black History collections and literature in this month's By the Numbers column.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/01/02/by-the-numbers-black-history/
3 months ago
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"If you’re trying to control people through fear and ignorance, then yes, books are the enemy. That’s why authoritarian regimes burn them." Read more from Brian Selznick in our Newsmaker interview.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/01/02/newsmaker-brian-selznick/
3 months ago
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Read our recap of a Choice panel on how executive orders have threatened diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and how those changes are affecting academic librarians and information scholars.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/01/02/moving-beyond-the-acronym/
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Moving Beyond the Acronym | American Libraries Magazine
An excerpt from the virtual panel “Affirmative Action and the Future of DEI," presented by Choice.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/01/02/moving-beyond-the-acronym/
3 months ago
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"ALA has engaged in programmatic and internal operational studies, known collectively as ALA Forward," to address ALA's financial situation, reports ALA Treasurer Larry Neal in his new column.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/01/02/bold-changes/
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Bold Changes | American Libraries Magazine
Work is under way to address ALA’s challenges, using the ALA Forward initiative to help guide us toward financial stability.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/01/02/bold-changes/
4 months ago
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In this issue's Librarian's Library column, Reanna Esmail reviews four books examining
#artificialintelligence
in the library world.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/01/02/considering-ai/
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Considering AI | American Libraries Magazine
These four recent books about AI offer important criticisms, background information, and critical strategies for librarians.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/01/02/considering-ai/
4 months ago
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Broadband funding, Baker & Taylor, intellectual freedom, and federal issues were some of the most important library stories of 2025. Read our recap of the biggest library news.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/01/02/2025-year-in-review/
4 months ago
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