Walk with a Purpose | American Libraries Magazine
Instead of simply highlighting censorship statistics or bemoaning what we can’t read, the Freedom Walk celebrates our right to read.| American Libraries Magazine
ALA’s endowment is a major component of the Association’s finances, contributing millions of dollars each year to the budget to support ALA activities. It’s also one of the least visible aspects of Association operations, and investment activity can be complicated and intimidating to examine. The trustees value transparency and collaboration. In an effort to uphold … Continue reading An Introduction to the Endowment→ The post An Introduction to the Endowment appeared first on Americ...| American Libraries Magazine
Chile Librarians at the National Library of Chile in Santiago discovered a cache of hidden texts from the government of 1970–1973 President Salvador Allende, the Latin American Post reported. After the September 11, 1973, military coup, dictator Augusto Pinochet sought to destroy “dangerous” texts, including leftist books, Allende-era speeches and pamphlets, and books published by … Continue reading Global Reach: These Are the Books You’re Looking For→ The post Global Reach: These...| American Libraries Magazine
Instead of simply highlighting censorship statistics or bemoaning what we can’t read, the Freedom Walk celebrates our right to read.| American Libraries Magazine
“There’s a reason [for the lyrics of] ‘Bulls on Parade’ by Rage Against the Machine: ‘They don’t gotta burn the books / They just remove ’em.’ That’s what authoritarian regimes always do. Libraries and books are always the first step, along with picking out marginalized and oppressed communities. We have to point it out … Continue reading Noted and Quoted: Intellectual Freedom→ The post Noted and Quoted: Intellectual Freedom appeared first on American Libraries Magazine.| American Libraries Magazine
“A core front in the culture wars is: What does it mean to be a full human being under the age of 18?” says Emily Knox, interim dean and professor at the School of Information Sciences at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a board member of the nonprofit National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC). “We’re in … Continue reading The Next Generation of Activists→ The post The Next Generation of Activists appeared first on American Libraries Magazine.| American Libraries Magazine
B&T is in the process of closing following financial difficulties experienced over the last two years, according to Publishers Weekly; Shaw Local, a media group in northern Illinois; and a handful of individuals who reported being laid off on Reddit and other social media. While B&T has not yet issued a public statement and did … Continue reading Baker & Taylor to Cease Operations→ The post Baker & Taylor to Cease Operations appeared first on American Libraries Magazine.| American Libraries Magazine
Her efforts drew significant attention, and this past May she received an honorable mention from the Miami Herald Silver Knight Awards, which recognizes local high school seniors for service projects. This summer, she participated in the National Coalition Against Censorship’s Student Advocates for Speech (SAS) Leadership Program, joining a nationwide network of young people fighting … Continue reading Newsmaker: Iris Mogul→ The post Newsmaker: Iris Mogul appeared first on American Libr...| American Libraries Magazine
Banned Books Week takes place October 5–11. This year’s theme is “Censorship Is So 1984. Read for Your Rights.” 1982 Year that ALA held its first Banned Books Week. 2,452 Total number of unique titles challenged in libraries in in 2024 that were documented by ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom. While that number is a … Continue reading By the Numbers: Banned Books Week 2025→ The post By the Numbers: Banned Books Week 2025 appeared first on American Libraries Magazine.| American Libraries Magazine
Many libraries have begun circulating health kits for patrons, which often include medical devices to help monitor physical or mental health.| American Libraries Magazine
Dan Montgomery will start his role on November 10 as the American Library Association’s new executive director.| American Libraries Magazine
Within an hour, library leaders had been alerted to the suspicious activity, and the IT director had disconnected the servers, halting a ransomware attack mid-strike. “We caught them in the act,” says OTPL Director Chase McMunn. Ransomware attacks and cybersecurity incidents are no longer rare, with more than 15 million cyberattacks worldwide annually since 2020, … Continue reading Road to Recovery→ The post Road to Recovery appeared first on American Libraries Magazine.| American Libraries Magazine
Librarians grapple with AI-generated material in their library collections.| American Libraries Magazine
This roundtable features conversations with public, school, and academic librarians on generative artificial intelligence ethics, uses, and implications.| American Libraries Magazine
