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.
Banned & Challenged Books | Banned Books - American Library …
WEBBanned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September, it spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. Banned Books Week brings together the entire book community — librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers — in shared support of the freedom to seek and ...
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 ...
Membership - ALA
WEBIf you have ever been an ALA Member in the past, click here to renew online. Call 800-545-2433. Call ALA Member Relations and Services at 800-545-2433. 8:30am - 4:30pm (Monday-Friday) Complete and return an enrollment form. Download a print-ready form at the Print Membership Application Page, complete, and return by mail or fax.
Become a Librarian | ALA - American Library Association
WEBA master's degree in library science (MLS), preferably from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program, is necessary for most librarian positions in most public, academic, and special libraries. School librarians may not need an MLS but must meet state teaching requirements. Choosing an ALA-Accredited Program.
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).
Banned Books Week | Banned Books - American Library Association
WEBThe theme for Banned Books Week 2024 (September 22-28) is "Freed Between the Lines." We can find freedom in the pages of a book — but book bans and censorship threaten that freedom, along with many other rights and institutions. During Banned Books Week 2024 and beyond, let’s share our love of right to read and the freedom found in books.
PLA Homepage | Public Library Association
WEBThe Public Library Association (PLA) is the largest association dedicated to supporting the unique and evolving needs of public library professionals. Founded in 1944, PLA serves nearly 9,000 members in public libraries large and small in communities across the United States and Canada, with a growing presence around the world.
Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2023 | Banned Books
WEBThe Book Report, formerly known as the Field Report, examines attempts to curtail the freedom to read in 2023, offering more information about censorship attacks on the Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2023, as well as details on an additional 10 titles.This annual report is the perfect handout for those who don’t know about the scope of censorship in libraries and for readers who want to ...