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The TLA Annual Conference Is Back
The Texas Library Association Annual Conference is back in person this year, set for April 25–28 under a conference theme of “Recover, Rebalance, Reconnect.”
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Congress to Hold Hearing on Book Bannings in Schools and Libraries
Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin, chairman of the Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, plans to hold a hearing April 7 to examine the wave of attempted book bannings in schools and libraries across the country.
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ALA Releases Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2021
The 729 challenges tracked by ALA in 2021 represent the highest number of attempted book bans since ALA began compiling its list 20 years ago, said ALA president Patty Wong.
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PLA 2022 Conference Exceeds Expectations
The 2022 Public Library Association conference drew nearly 5,000 in-person attendees to Portland, Ore., last week, marking a significant step toward a return to major library conferences.
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Register Today for AAPI Communities in Conversation #4 Featuring Top Chef Sheldon Simeon
Registration is still open for the fourth installment in the AAPI Communities in Conversation series, featuring Sheldon Simeon, author of 'Cook Real Hawai’i' in conversation with Michelle Young, from the Waimea Public Library. The live stream is set for Tuesday, April 5, at 1 p.m. ET.
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Mixed Results for Libraries in Biden Administration’s 2023 Budget Proposal
A rite of spring, the White House budget proposal officially kicks off the congressional appropriations cycle each fiscal year. And this year, library advocates have their work cut out for them.
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Maryland Library E-book Law Faces Permanent Injunction
After declining to appeal a preliminary injunction issued last month, Maryland attorneys now have until April 11 to show why a permanent injunction should not be issued.
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ALA Poll Finds Public Broadly Opposes Book Banning Efforts
The poll found that 71% of voters oppose efforts to remove books from public libraries, including majorities of voters across party lines.
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A Time of Renewal For America’s Libraries
With more than 4,000 library workers and advocates expected to attend, library leaders say this week's Public LIbrary Association conference, the largest in-person library gathering since February 2020, feels like a sign of renewal.
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Librarians ‘Disheartened’ by FY2022 Federal Budget, Preparing for Tough FY2023
The reconciled FY2022 budget signed by President Biden last week contained only flat funding for the Library Services and Technology Act—despite the House last summer approving a $9 million increase. “This disappointment is a wake-up call for library advocates," said ALA President Patty Wong.
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OverDrive to Launch New Tools for Libraries
Dubbed the “OverDrive Hub” the new services will include two new components called Newsroom and The Loop, which are designed to give librarians new ways to "connect with their patrons as well as deliver insights into patron engagement with their digital collection.”
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Connecting Readers with the Right Books: Closeup on Learn with NoveList
PW spoke with Danielle Borasky, v-p of NoveList, about the vision behind Learn with NoveList and why it’s the essential platform for today’s library staff. (Sponsored)
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Texas Library Association Forms Coalition to Battle Book Bans
The new coalition aims to inform and organize Texans who oppose efforts to ban books.
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PLA & Pacific Northwest Spotlight: Can Amazon's Kindle Vella Break Through with Younger Readers?
For Kindle Vella, Amazon’s reading experience for serialized fiction, Gen Z readers could hold the key to success.
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PLA & Pacific Northwest Spotlight: How the Multnomah County Library Ensures a Welcoming, Safe Space for All
How did ibrary leaders learn how to make their neighborhood library branches more welcoming to BIPOC and culturally marginalized people? They listened.
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PLA & Pacific Northwest Spotlight: From Book Desert to Oasis
How One Oregon Community Reopened Its Library After the County Voted to Shut It Down
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PLA & Pacific Northwest Spotlight: The Library Community Is Getting Together Again
One of the largest ALA divisions (second only to the Association of College and Research Libraries), the PLA conference is one of the most vibrant, popular, and well-attended ALA events, often drawing around 8,000 attendees or more.
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PLA & Pacific Northwest Spotlight: Publishing in the Pacific Northwest
From Amazon to indies, the region is home to some of the nation’s most innovative publishing companies.
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Connecticut Introduces Library E-book Bill
The bill in Connecticut is the sixth library e-book bill now pending in state legislatures.
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Register Today for AAPI Communities in Conversation #3 Featuring Sara Desai & Jen Frederick
The third installment in the AAPI Communities in Conversation series will feature Sara Desai, author of 'The Singles Table' and Jen Frederick, author of 'Seoulmates' in conversation with librarian Seungyeon (Sue) Yang-Peace from the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District. The live stream is set for Tuesday, March 1st at 1 p.m. ET.