A New eCourse to Learn the Grant Process for a New Year
This first-of-its-kind ALA self-paced eCourse provides a comprehensive foundation in collaborative grantseeking, proposal development and submission
Call for Advisors: A Year of STEM
ALA is seeking six librarian advisors with expertise in serving early learners, curating book lists and offering STEM programming to support a new project.
Behind the Scenes with Milwaukee Public Library’s TikTok
Milwaukee Public Library's social media presence is famous beyond the library world. We went behind the scenes with the duo behind their videos.
Apply Now: ‘Pulitzer on the Road’ Traveling Exhibition
Public libraries are invited to apply to receive the new traveling exhibit, Pulitzer on the Road: Prize-Winning Works that Inform, Empower & Inspire. Apply by March 27, 2026.
Interrupters, Mic Hogs & Meanies
Running programs, you’re bound to run into difficult behaviors. Here are some ways to address them.
Architecture of the Internet
How can you teach library patrons about how the internet personalizes online content?
Start with Staff: 6 Ways to Invest in Financial Education
Libraries are the perfect place for people to find resources to build a strong financial future. Informed library staff can help.
Community-Centered Libraries Are More Important than Ever
With the change, loss, injustice and suffering the past year has brought, community-centered libraries are needed now more than ever.
Virtual Programs on the Climate Crisis
How are you celebrating Earth Day? Take some inspiration from these virtual programs.
Free Online Games to Make Financial Literacy Fun for Kids
New and free online games teach children basic financial skills related to earning, saving and spending money.
Fighting Misinformation: Programs and Discussion Questions
Combating fake news is becoming increasingly difficult. Libraries are in prime positions to assist patrons with disputing misinformation.
Multicultural Children’s Lit Resource Round-Up
Multicultural children’s literature can provide the positive representation a child is looking for.
When Programming Goes Digital: The Changing Skillset of Programming Librarians
The Skills for 21st Century Librarians Task Force explores the creation of a programming curriculum.
Sara Jaffarian School Library Program Award
School librarians are invited to apply for a $5,000 award recognizing outstanding humanities programming.
Black History Month Resource Round-up
February is Black History Month. We compiled a list of resources to help your library celebrate.
What to Say When Faced with Fake News
Topics like current events, politics and social media can provide teaching moments.