Our new books address such urgent professional issues as AI management, student volunteer empowerment, and trauma-informed service. You’ll also find resources to strengthen digital literacy, improve workplace well-being, and explore critical approaches to information literacy. https://bit.ly/4gv7JC5

Spread library joy and save 20%, now through September 28, at the Library Gift Shop! Your purchase funds advocacy, awareness, and accreditation programs for library and information professionals everywhere. www.librarygiftshop.org/editions

Just a reminder that is it is STILL Library Card Sign Up Month for a whole week more. Libraries have all kinds of things besides books, including board games, computer games, maker areas, movies, clubs and classes, and interlibrary loan and just a space to come be and sit around like minded folk.

From books & information to technology access & classes, libraries are providing the services and resources communities need: www.cachevalleydaily.com/news/librari... But federal funding cuts could put many services at risk. Tell Congress to #FundLibraries: ala.org/fundlibraries #ForOurLibraries

This week is a great time to make sure your collection development policy has language about information accuracy. Budgets are limited and we have a responsibility to our communities.

George Takei was named honorary chair of #BannedBooksWeek! Who saw his keynote speech at our Annual Convention in Baltimore? As a longtime member of the @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social Coalition, NCTE supports the right to read during Banned Books Week and every day. Get involved: bannedbooksweek.org

Our new books address such urgent professional issues as AI management, student volunteer empowerment, and trauma-informed service. You’ll also find resources to strengthen digital literacy, improve workplace well-being, and explore critical approaches to information literacy. https://bit.ly/4gv7JC5

Make sure to wish a librarian a happy Gerald Ford Trapped in The Penn Library Elevator Day.

The Stop Censoring Military Families Act would restore all books removed from Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) schools by the Trump Administration and protect school curricula from political changes.

Our new books address such urgent professional issues as AI management, student volunteer empowerment, and trauma-informed service. You’ll also find resources to strengthen digital literacy, improve workplace well-being, and explore critical approaches to information literacy. https://bit.ly/4gv7JC5

Critical ignoring offers some great strategies to help navigate our noisy information landscape.

There are countless books from around the world that English-speaking readers simply aren’t able to delve into until an enterprising and hard-working translator gets to work. Here are some must-read translations by women authors to pick up if you’re ready to broaden your horizons: bit.ly/4gvWJo6

DYING. Will save this to explain simulacra to students hahah

Creating a library leadership program is within reach! Complete with a plethora of customizable forms, templates, and tools that you can modify to suit your own needs, this book offers a roadmap: alastore.ala.org/fromLtoL

Now shipping! A must-have resource for every school librarian’s shelf, this guidebook offers practical advice in a friendly, conversational tone on an incredible breadth of topics rooted in AASL best practices. https://bit.ly/4fVFA6Y

Now shipping! Kate McDowell’s vital toolkit empowers librarians and information professionals to transform data into ethical, compelling narratives that connect with communities and advocate for their organizations. Read a sample: https://bit.ly/4mSvF4D.

Library day

This Suicide Prevention Month, let’s fight to ensure every young person can access the support, community, and information they deserve to not just survive, but thrive💜 #SuicidePreventionDay

In a Lifetime of Causes, Eleanor Roosevelt Stood for the Freedom to Read Honoring Her Legacy, PEN America Will Co-Present the Eleanor Roosevelt Awards for Bravery in Literature on October 11. Learn more: https://pen.org/in-a-lifetime-of-causes-eleanor-roosevelt-stood-for-the-freedom-to-read/

Have you stocked up for #BannedBooksWeek? We have posters, bookmarks, & more to show the world that Censorship Is So 1984 - Read for Your Rights! Order by Sept 18 to ensure ontime delivery. bit.ly/censorship-1984 Get #CensorshipIsSo1984 apparel & other banned books designs A bit.ly/BBWk1984

Happy Star Trek Day! #startrek #nationaldays #sept8 #tlsky #tlskychat #edusky

Now shipping! "Lowagie boldly confronts the controversial and often misunderstood field of AI-based bibliographic cataloging, showcasing the design and real-world outcomes of a pioneering implementation." — Roberto Gómez, National Library of Spain https://bit.ly/47uBMHz

News: ALA and 13 partner organizations submitted an amicus brief in the federal lawsuit in Rhode Island brought by state Attorneys General fighting the gutting of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Learn more about the brief: www.ala.org/news/2025/09... #ForOurLibraries

Has a librarian made a difference in your life or gone above and beyond to serve your community? Nominations are open for the 2026 I Love My Librarian Award! https://bit.ly/3yiyT9C

'Library work puts the librarian in touch with every human interest ... the profession on which all other professions and occupations depend' Love this old ALA graphic spotted on LinkedIn, anyone have a year for it?

Here’s a short poem called ‘On Falling for a Meteorologist’.

💼New: a free webinar on 9/17 about PLA & ALA's grant opportunities for public libraries! Hear from past grantees about how they leveraged an ALA award to increase or improve service to their communities, grow partnerships, attract new funding, & sustain key work.💡 Sign up 👉 https://bit.ly/4mxyXKx

Our annual Library Design Showcase highlights some of the most impressive new and renovated library buildings of the year. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/09/02/2025-library-design-showcase/

Do you know an intellectual freedom fighter in New York state? Nominate them for this year's Intellectual Freedom Award from the New York Library Association! I can't wait to read your stories! Due October 3! www.nyla.org/intellectual...

Now shipping! The newly updated @aaslala.bsky.social Standards will ensure school libraries remain relevant and effective for all learners in today’s dynamic educational landscape. alastore.ala.org/AASLstandards2

Circulating Ideas 296: Nicole A. Cooke, author of The Legacy of Black Women in Librarianship: When They Dared to Be Powerful circulatingideas.com/2025/09/02/2... @nicolethelibrarian.bsky.social @troy-a-swanson.bsky.social

“Freedom shouldn’t be something that only some people can buy.” www.instagram.com/reel/DN6MOrm...

Here's a sample to whet your appetite: alastore.ala.org/sites/defaul...

Now shipping! A must-have resource for every school librarian’s shelf, this guidebook offers practical advice in a friendly, conversational tone on an incredible breadth of topics rooted in AASL best practices. https://bit.ly/4fVFA6Y

@circulatingideas.bsky.social chats with Michael Hanegan and Chris Rosser about why librarians should play a central role in shaping an ethical future of AI. circulatingideas.com/2025/08/20/2...

Registration is now open for Zine Librarians unConference (ZLuC) until November 1st 11:59 p.m. CST A virtual gathering on Zoom. November 8–9. For librarians, zinesters, & collectors. All are welcome! zinelibraries.info/wiki/zluc2025

🕘 Time's almost up: School's almost back in session, and the 20% off sale at librarygiftshop.org is almost over! 🤩 Check out all the public library gear (and more!) you need before the school year begins in earnest, and before the end of today to catch up with this great deal 👉 librarygiftshop.org

No, I don't know what I did this time

In Iowa, some interlibrary loans are already on hold because of federal funding cuts. That means patrons are not receiving the materials - and information - they depend on: www.radioiowa.com/2025/07/25/b... Tell Congress to #FundLibraries: ala.org/fundlibraries #ForOurLibraries

Happy Friday! Destress with our free PDF coloring book: https://bit.ly/47hg4H9

Our author Rebecca Hass leads a conversation with librarian and literary ambassador Mychal Threets at #ARSL2025 in Albuquerque. They will explore how we can intentionally center joy, care, and mental health in our professional lives. Register now! www.arsl.org/2025-confere...

i hope whoever tore multiple pages out of this library book i’m trying to read has a very bad day

Florida! We are looking to add you to our library map!! If you know a library in FL, let us know.

Now shipping! Refocusing academic librarianship through a critical lens, this book will show you how to apply transformative learning theory to design and facilitate authentic experiences for diverse learners. alastore.ala.org/ILandCT

ALA Members: Are you ready to lead? The Nominating Committee is now accepting nominations for ALA President-Elect and Councilor-at-Large positions on the 2026 spring ballot. Deadline is September 15. Submit your nomination or encourage a colleague to step forward! www.ala.org/news/2025/08...

This is going on the wall as soon as I get a frame

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Someone has apparently never met a librarian 📚📚📚

90th Anniversary 📚 #OTD in #History 30 July 1935, Sir #AllenLane of the #PenguinPress revolutionised the #publishing industry by releasing new affordable paperbacks. A huge hit with booksellers and readers, the iconic tomes were originally colour-coded according to genre.

Only one day left to save on #AASL25! You can save $40 on registration to the AASL National Conference all month long with promo code AASL40. Don't delay, register today at national.aasl.org