Beth Cottingham, President of the Friends of the Spicewood (Texas) Community Library, was the 2022 recipient United for Libraries Outstanding Friend Conference Grant sponsored by ThriftBooks. She received free registration to the ALA Annual Conference and $1000 for travel expenses.…
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Susan McDermott receives 2022 ALA Trustee Citation
Cedar Rapids (Iowa) Public Library Board of Trustees member Susan McDermott was presented with this 2022 ALA Trustee Citation Conference in Washington, D.C., on June 24. Established in 1941 to recognize public library trustees for distinguished service to library development,…
Join United for Libraries for events and programs at the ALA Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., June 23-28
United for Libraries is offering a FREE workshop preconference workshop during the ALA Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. “The ABC’s of Preserving Intellectual Freedom: Anticipating, Bridging and Conversing: How to Help Protect Your Library” will be held on Friday, June…
Feedback requested by June 16: complete a survey on ALA’s branding & messaging
ALA is inviting members to participate in a short survey to share thoughts about the American Library Association brand. As an ALA member, your perspective is incredibly valuable! ALA is working with strategic communications firm Mission Partners to gauge awareness…
Free preconference workshop at ALA Annual: ‘The ABC’s of Preserving Intellectual Freedom – Anticipating, Bridging and Conversing: How to Help Protect Your Library’
United for Libraries is presenting a FREE preconference workshop, The ABC’s of Preserving Intellectual Freedom – Anticipating, Bridging and Conversing: How to Help Protect Your Library, on Fri., June 24, 1-4 p.m., at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.,…
Libraries Need Your Support – Take Action Today
Funding deadlines in the Senate are quickly approaching, and our elected leaders need to hear from library advocates like you. Will you take action and urge your Senators to #FundLibraries? Our tools also let you thank your members of Congress…
ALA announces Ukraine Library Relief Fund
ALA, in collaboration with the Ukrainian Library Association (ULA), has announced the ALA Ukraine Library Relief Fund to gather donations for the Ukrainian library community as they face the challenges of war. In cities and towns throughout Ukraine, dozens of…
Save 50% on 400+ items at the ALA Store through June 3
The ALA Store is having a Spring Sale through June 3. Save 50% on 400+ books, posters, bookmarks, gifts, and more. This limited time offer is good only on the ALA Store while supplies last. Browse the sale at www.alastore.ala.org/springsale.…
Help support diversity in library boards; responses due April 15
The ALA Emerging Leaders team for United for Libraries is working on a project to help provide information and resources that will support Library Directors, Boards, Foundations, and Friends Groups in building and sustaining diverse boards and memberships. The group…
ALA Graphics Gift Shop offering free shipping March 23-28
The ALA Graphics Gift Shop will be offering free standard shipping from March 23-28. Shop for “I Read Banned Books” t-shirts, totes, and other items, featuring National Library Week, the Public Library Association, Libraries=Strong Communities, and more. Purchases from the…