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Apply Now: 2026-27 Cohort of the Yiddish Book Center's Public Libraries Program

Apply to join a cohort of public library workers to explore how Yiddish literature can provide a springboard for powerful cultural conversations.

“It Made All the Difference in the World to Learn About the Experiences of Others”: The Value of Patron Feedback in Accessibility Reviews

By asking patrons to offer feedback on existing accessibility barriers, libraries can ensure that the changes they make to spaces and services reflect and address genuine community needs.

Accessibility as a Path to Sustainability

By centering the needs and priorities of people with disabilities, libraries are investing in accessibility upgrades that will bring long-term benefits to their communities.

Celebrate 150 Years of ALA: Our Top Picks for ALA Annual 2026

ALA Annual returns to Chicago to celebrate a milestone and shape the future of libraries. Are you going? See our top program picks.

Jan 11, 2012

Libraries and the First Amendment

Libraries nurture freedom of speech. The “Libraries and the First Amendment” exhibit shows how.

Jan 11, 2012

Promoting Civic Engagement

The Project on Civic Reflection helps get reflective discussion going in order to build community.

Jan 11, 2012

Meeting Needs and Making a Difference

You plan a great program, and only a handful of people show up—or no one does. What's the problem?

Jan 11, 2012

Boost Survey Results

The act of planning programs is a big job. Asking people what they want is an important first step.

Jan 5, 2012

New for January at EDSITEment

EDSITEment remembers Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and explores President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation.

Dec 13, 2011

New for December at EDSITEment

EDSITEment looks at December celebrations and Emanuel Leutze’s depiction of George Washington’s December crossing of the Delaware.

Dec 6, 2011

Copyright Tips: Storytimes

Is storytelling an infringement of copyright?

Nov 24, 2011

New for November at EDSITEment

EDSITEment looks at the Civil War, with lessons on Winslow Homer and Abraham Lincoln.

Nov 10, 2011

Incubate Art at Your Library

Looking for ideas for arts-based programming or wondering how your library can better support the arts and artists in your community?

Oct 11, 2011

New for October at EDSITEment

EDSITEment offers lesson plans for American history–related film resources, with topics including Prohibition and post-Columbus America.

Sep 27, 2011

Whoopi, Penguins Join Banned Books Read-Out

Banned Books Week celebrates its 30th anniversary with a virtual read-out of banned and challenged books.

Sep 20, 2011

See Picturing America on Screen

Picturing America on Screen is the new video online and on-air companion to the Picturing America initiative.