Programs that currently hold AASL recognition through the CAEP SPA process will retain their existing recognition status during the transition. Recognition statuses and any applicable conditions will ...

ALA members are eligible to run for the positions of President-Elect and Councilor-at-Large. For the Executive Board position, eligibility is limited to Councilors, Chairs of Standing Committees, or ...

provides primary and secondary school library lessons, children and young adult public library programs, and collaborative ...

American Libraries, the flagship magazine of the American Library Association, features 15 new and renovated libraries in its 2026 Library Design Showcase. The showcase appears in the publication’s ...

Those interested in applying can access the application at www.ala.org/aasl/awards/JAHM. The deadline for applications is November 30, 2026. Late applications will not be considered.

Every AASL National Conference is shaped by the expertise, creativity, and dedication of school librarians, and the 2027 conference will be no exception,” said AASL President April Dawkins. “Serving ...

Children's Notable Lists Each year ALSC identifies the best of the best in children's books and recordings for youth 14 years of age and younger. The Children's Notable lists highlight media of ...

Through its print and digital channels, division publications, conferences, and online learning, ALA delivers trusted, practice‑focused content to an engaged readership that relies on the Association ...

The Teens' Top Ten is a "teen choice" list, where teens nominate and choose their favorite books of the previous year.

ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) receives reports from libraries, schools, and the media on attempts to ban books in communities across the country. We compile lists of challenged books in ...

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Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services awarded 2026 Spectrum Scholarships to 60 exceptional students pursuing graduate degrees in library and information studies.