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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.

Apr 20, 2020

Risks and Rewards of Online Lectures

Libraries are turning to videoconferencing during the pandemic, but there are risks — like Zoombombings.

Apr 17, 2020

Ways to Celebrate National Library Week

It's still on -- and it's happening now. Grab some graphics and let's celebrate the great work you do.

Apr 17, 2020

Do Humanities Matter in a Crisis?

People rarely call in the humanities experts during times of crisis — but libraries are doing exactly that.

Apr 15, 2020

Ready-to-Go Story Times for Earth Day 2020

It's not too late to celebrate Earth Day. All you need are these videos and a YouTube or Facebook page.

Apr 8, 2020

Why 2020 Is Not the Year to Skip Earth Day

The question has become: What kind of world do we want to build on the other side of this crisis?

Apr 7, 2020

From Crafts to Masks: Empty Makerspace Makes Protective Gear

Tom Green County Library is closed, but their makerspace is busy making face shields and cloth masks to fight COVID-19.

Apr 6, 2020

Local History in the Time of Coronavirus

Librarian Monique Sugimoto encourages residents to document and share their experiences from the pandemic.

Mar 31, 2020

Book Club Going Virtual?

Are you taking your book club online? Here are a few points to consider before taking the plunge.

Mar 31, 2020

Digital Storytelling in 6 Steps

Follow these steps to create original digital stories to share online or as a fun workshop for families.

Mar 30, 2020

Kingsessing Library Celebrates 100 Years with Fine Forgiveness Jubilee

For its anniversary, the Philadelphia library hosted a Fine Forgiveness Week. Now the entire Free Library of Philadelphia system is fine-free.

Mar 27, 2020

Not Just for STEM Class: Makerspace Programming & English Language Arts

School librarians Donna Mignardi and Jennifer Sturge used makerspace concepts to explore classics like "Lord of the Flies."

Mar 26, 2020

Taking Academic Library Programs Online: COVID-19 & Beyond

With most campuses closed for COVID-19, here are some ways for academic librarians to bring experiences online.