The Freedom to Read Statement is the best known of ALA’s documents supporting the principles of intellectual freedom as embodied in the Library Bill of Rights. The Intellectual Freedom Committee is conducting a review of the document. ALA members are…
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Fighting Censorship: A United for Libraries roundtable discussion, Sept. 26
United for Libraries personal members are invited to participate in a virtual roundtable discussion on Fighting Censorship on Tues., Sept. 26, 2-3 p.m. Eastern. Participants will be broken into small groups facilitated by United for Libraries member leaders. Bring your…
Program proposals for the 2024 ALA Annual Conference due Sept. 18
ALA is accepting program proposals for the 2024 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition to take place in San Diego June 27-July 2, 2024. United for Libraries is seeking proposals for library Trustees, Friends, Foundations and/or those who work with them…
Free shipping on National Friends of Libraries Week products Sept. 14-19
The ALA Graphics Spreadshirt Gift Shop will offer free standard shipping on all orders from Sept. 14-19. Stock up now for National Friends of Libraries Week—“Friend of my Library” and “National Friends of Libraries Week” products are available, including t-shirts,…
How do you library? Share during Library Card Sign-up Month for a chance to win
September is Library Card Sign-up Month! Show some love to your local library on social media by sharing how you make the most of your library card. Do you love the library’s summer reading program, storytime, or book club? Checking…
Registration now open for United for Libraries Virtual: Trustees – Friends – Foundations, Aug. 1-3, 2023
Registration is now open for United for Libraries Virtual: Trustees – Friends – Foundations, the fourth annual virtual event for library Trustees/board members, Friends, Foundations, and those who work with them. Early bird registration is available through July 22 (save…
Emily Amick to speak at United for Libraries President’s Program ‘Fight Book Bans: Frame the Debate, Fill the Seats, and Create Connections’ at ALA Annual, June 25
Emily Amick (@EmilyInYourPhone) will be the featured speaker at the United for Libraries President’s Program at the 2023 ALA Annual Conference on Sun., June 25, 11 a.m., McCormick Place, W184bc. The program is titled Fight Book Bans: Frame the Debate,…
United for Libraries to present ‘Be Fierce: How to Harness Your Power for Your Libraries’ at the 2023 ALA Annual Conference
United for Libraries will present the program Be Fierce: How to Harness Your Power for Your Libraries on Sat., June 24, 9-10 a.m., McCormick Place, W187a, at the 2023 ALA Annual Conference. This panel will feature “boots on the ground”…
United for Libraries to present ‘Get Ready, Stay Ready: Supporting Proactive Community Advocacy for Library Professionals’ at the 2023 ALA Annual Conference
United for Libraries will present Get Ready, Stay Ready: Supporting Proactive Community Advocacy for Library Professionals on Sat., June 24, 11 a.m. to noon at McCormick Place, W185a, at the 2023 ALA Annual Conference. Join a panel of expert speakers…
Register for United for Libraries Learning Live sessions ‘Marketing and Public Relations Skills for Friends of the Library’ Parts I and II, June 13 and July 11
The June and July United for Libraries Learning Live sessions will focus on ‘‘Marketing and Public Relations Skills for Friends of the Library” featuring Dr. Curtis Rogers. Part I will take place on June 13 and part II will take…