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Into the Future By American Libraries staff “I don’t know of another institution that has the capability to make such a diverse set of people feel dignified and welcome when they walk in the door,” Klinenberg told attendees at the outset of United for Libraries Virtual, a three-day virtual conference hosted by United for Libraries (UFL) July 30–August 1, 2024. Klinenberg’s latest ...

In this issue: Preview LibLearnX 2025, get ready for Grammy-nominated Neko Case's memoir, and look back at 2024's impact on the library field.

4 days ago · 2025 Youth Media Award winners announced—including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery, and Printz awards.

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Jan 2, 2025 · The American Libraries staff looks back at news that affected libraries and the profession in 2024, including intellectual freedom and AI.

Apr 8, 2024 · Censorship attempts took center stage again in the 2024 report. The number of unique titles targeted for censorship surged by 65% from 2022 to 2023, reaching the highest levels ever documented by ALA, according to the report. ALA recorded 1,247 attempts to censor materials and services at libraries, schools, and universities in 2023. Of the 4,240 … Continue reading ALA Releases State of ...

Sep 3, 2024 · The 2024 Library Design Showcase celebrates new and renovated libraries and administrative facilities throughout North America.

May 1, 2024 · In his annual Library Systems Report, library technology expert Marshall Breeding discusses how companies are executing strategies to strengthen their market position.

About the report The 2022 Library Systems Report documents ongoing investments of libraries in strategic technology products in 2021. It covers for-profit and nonprofit organizations that offer strategic resource management products—especially integrated library systems and library services platforms—and comprehensive discovery products. The vendors included have responded to a survey ...