The American Library Association (ALA) today released new data documenting* 1,269 demands to censor library books and resources in 2022, the highest number of attempted book bans since ALA began compiling data about censorship in libraries more than 20 years…
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Applications for United for Libraries Outstanding Friend Conference Grant sponsored by ThriftBooks due April 10
Applications for the United for Libraries Outstanding Friend Conference Grant sponsored by ThriftBooks are due April 10. The United for Libraries Outstanding Friend Conference Grant sponsored by ThriftBooks enables one member of a Friends of the Library group at a…
United programs for Annual announced; early registration closes March 31
United for Libraries will offer programs, discussion groups, author events and more at the 2023 ALA Annual Conference. United programs are specifically for Trustees, Friends and Foundations, and those who work with them, and will include sessions on advocacy, fundraising,…
#FundLibraries advocacy campaign launches
It’s time to take action to #FundLibraries! ALA’s annual federal appropriations campaign has officially launched, and we need your support – take a moment to remind Congress why federal funding for libraries is important for your library community. Each year,…
Register for free advocacy webinar, ‘Hammer, Vise, Lever: Better Tools, Stronger Advocacy’ on April 5
United for Libraries, the ALA Chapter Relations Office, and ALA’s Committee on Library Advocacy will present the free webinar Hammer, Vise, Lever: Better Tools, Stronger Advocacy, on Wed., April 5, 3-4:15 p.m. Eastern. Register now. Both the stakes and pace…
ALA, United for Libraries elections open March 13-April 15
The ALA election is now open! United for Libraries personal members will be able to cast their votes for United board candidates. Members will receive an email to cast their vote. The election closes April 5. The candidates up for…
‘Same Fight, New Tactics’
The 2023 LibLearnX Conference in New Orleans in January featured several programs on combatting censorship and protecting intellectual freedom, including “Building a Practical Toolkit for Censorship and Challenges at Your Public Library.” This program offered practical tools and tips to…
Congressional earmarks and libraries: Apply for projects Feb. 28-March 17
In 2021, Congress revived the practice of including earmarks in appropriations bills after a 10-year absence. Earmark funding goes directly to the entity designated by Congress for the specified project (separate from regular federal programs). Earmarks were rebranded “Congressionally Directed…
ALA offers free webinars on new federal resources for sustainable library buildings
ALA is offering two free webinars for libraries about new federal resources for sustainable library buildings: On Feb. 1 at 1 p.m. Eastern, ALA will present “Energy Retrofit Grants for Nonprofit Libraries,” with speaker Daniel Bresette of the Environmental and…
ALA Trustee Citation nominations due Feb. 15
Nominations for the 2023 ALA Trustee Citation, awarded by United for Libraries, are due Wednesday, February 15. The ALA Trustee Citation, established in 1941 to recognize public library Trustees for distinguished service to library development, honors the best contributions and…