Benchmark: Library Metrics and Trends features interactive data visualizations that allow libraries to easily compare themselves to peers in areas such as library programs, services, and operations.

Libraries can apply for the 2025 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries. Deadline for applications is January 12, 2025. The grants awards funds and resources for graphic novel collection ...

A total of 46 books (23 fiction, 23 nonfiction) has been selected for the longlist for the 2025 Andrew Carnegie Medals for ...

The AASL National Conference is the only national conference dedicated solely to the needs of school librarians and their ...

The Core Board of Directors decided on Thursday, October 17, 2024, that Don Allgeier will be the 2024-2025 president-elect ...

Funded projects have ranged from “A Resource Guide about Disabilities, Disability Theory, and Assistive Technologies” to “A Bibliography for Queer Teens” to “Graphic Novels & the Humanity of Mental ...

CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) has opened its annual survey and invited all U.S. public libraries to participate. The 2024 Public Library Staff Survey aims to better understand library ...

Who Should Attend: Directors of academic and public libraries and emerging technology librarians. It will be delivered with libraries in mind but broad enough to appeal to audiences in organizations ...

In-reach, a play on “library outreach,” helps to develop fresh and different perspectives – and boost morale. In this session participants will learn seven easy-to-use in-reach techniques or ...

CHICAGO – Newly published research study from the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) peer-reviewed online ...

The second meeting of Edi and Neal's Book Club for professional development explores themes in Dr. Lesley S.J. Farmer's Impactful Community-Based Literacy Projects. Join us for the discussion via Zoom ...

CHICAGO - Kevin A. R. King, in line for the Core division of the American Library Association presidency, will not assume the role citing his new Library Director role requires his full attention. He ...