ALA is the largest membership association in the library industry. It's a community of people working together to ensure that libraries remain vital centers of literacy, access, and opportunity.

Jan 26, 2026 · The American Library Association (ALA) today announced the top books, digital media, video and audio books for children and young adults – including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, …

ALA is the largest and most respected membership association in the world for the library industry. It is a community of people working together to ensure that libraries remain vital centers of literacy, access, …

ALA provides resources to support all aspects and all stages of your library career: School, jobs, continuing education and professional growth.

ALA and its divisions have published several guidelines and standards. Here you'll find guidelines for accreditation and standards for library staff and personnel.

Details on upcoming ALA Annual conferences and archives of previous ALA conferences.

ALA supports librarians facing censorship challenges and encourages reporting, even if no assistance is needed. Reports are confidential, and the information gathered helps create tools to combat …

Dec 3, 2025 · Stay updated on ALA's latest news, events, and initiatives in libraries nationwide. Your go-to source for library innovation and impact.

The American Library Association (ALA) provides leadership for the development, promotion, and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to …

Visit ALA eLearning to browse or search the comprehensive catalog of continuing education opportunities from across ALA's divisions. Here you'll find all online courses, live and recorded …