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Publisher: American Library Association (ALA) Coretta Scott King Book Awards 
 An annual award given to black authors and illustrators "to commemorate the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and to honor Mrs. Coretta Scott King for her courage and determination to continue the work for peace and world brotherhood." The site includes a discussion guide, a list of winners since 1970, and submission guidelines. From the Coretta Scott King Task Force of the American Library Association's Social Responsibilities Round Table. http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/rts/emiert/cskbookawards/ Topics: Authors by Region: United States, Black Resources, Children's Literature, Literature & Books Last updated Mar 1, 2009 Outstanding Books for the College Bound
This is a list of recommended books compiled for "students preparing for college, educators, librarians, and parents." The 2004 list "is organized into five academic disciplines: history, humanities, literature and language arts, science and technology, and social sciences and includes fiction, nonfiction, poetry, biography and drama." Revised every five years by a committee of the Young Adult Library Services Association of the American Library Association. http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/booklistsawards/outstandingbooks/outstandingbooks.cfm Topics: Librarianship, Literature & Books, Poetry Last updated Sep 29, 2009 Do Libraries Matter: On Library & Librarian 2.0
November 2005 blog entry on the American Library Association (ALA) TechSource site relating to a white paper about "Library 2.0," which proposes "improving library services for the future via social software and some forward-thinking about library users." This entry discusses topics such as "the library has no barriers," "the library invites participation," and "the library uses flexible, best-of-breed systems." Includes links to related postings and materials. http://www.techsource.ala.org/blog/2005/11/do-libraries-matter-on-library-librarian-20.html Topics: Librarianship Last updated Jan 9, 2008 Banned Books Week: Celebrating the Freedom to Read
A site for the annual celebration of the freedom to read. A good source for librarians to obtain information and display materials. Contains a concise explanation of intellectual freedom and its importance, notable First Amendment court cases, quotes, information about banned and challenged books and censorship, a list of Banned Book Week sponsors, and related links. From the American Library Association (ALA). http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/banned/bannedbooksweek/index.cfm Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Librarianship, Literature & Books, Social Issues, Special Months Last updated May 24, 2009 Your Old Books
"This guide covers some frequently asked questions about rare books and book values." There are more than twenty answers to such questions as What makes a book rare? What is a first edition? and Who will appraise books for me? From the Rare Books and Manuscripts Section of the Association of College & Research Libraries, part of the American Library Association. http://www.rbms.info/ Topics: Collectors & Collecting Last updated Feb 20, 2007 Access to Electronic Information, Services, and Networks: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights
An interpretation of the American Library Association (ALA) "basic principles that should govern the service of all libraries," concerning electronic information. From ALA's Office of Intellectual Freedom. http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/oif/statementspols/statementsif/interpretations/accessdigital.cfm Topics: Corruption & Fraud, Ethics, Social Issues Last updated Jul 30, 2009 American Library Association (ALA)
Useful information for librarians, including sections on professional ethics, careers, education, freedom of information, legislation, literacy, the organization's many special interest groups, and online versions of ALA's periodicals, including American Libraries and Booklist. Searchable. http://www.ala.org/ Topics: Librarianship, Social Science Last updated Mar 27, 2009 American Library Association: Human Resource Development and Recruitment
This mission of this office of the American Library Association (ALA) "is to facilitate the development of librarianship as a profession." The site provides links and information about careers in libraries (including librarians and support staff), education and professional development, the ALA scholarship program, library employment resources, and related material. http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=hrdr Topics: Education, Jobs & Work, Librarianship Last updated May 9, 2005 The Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA)
"Information for librarians with questions about implementing CIPA filtering at their libraries, [for]scholars interested in the legislative history of CIPA, or [for] those interested in the ALA's position on CIPA." The section "Advice & Resources" provides a FAQ, worksheets, sample policy statements, and links to other CIPA reports. From the American Library Association's Intellectual Freedom Committee. http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/oif/iftoolkits/litoolkit/childrensinternet.cfm Topics: Internet, Internet Guides & Search Tools, Law by Subject, Social Issues Last updated Oct 23, 2009 USA Patriot Act Resolutions of State Library Associations
A browsable directory of resolutions about the USA PATRIOT Act from national, state, and local library associations. Includes related links and contact information for submitting additional resolutions. From the Office of Intellectual Freedom of the American Library Association (ALA). http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=stateifcinaction&Template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=29738 Topics: Law by Subject, Librarianship, National Security, Social Issues Last updated Jun 16, 2005 The Pura Belpré Award
This biennial award is "presented to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth." The award is named for Pura Belpré, the New York Public Library's first Latina librarian. Includes award winners, selection criteria, and application information. http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/belpremedal/index.cfm Topics: Authors by Region: United States, Children's Literature, Literature & Books Last updated Aug 31, 2009 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award
Starting in 2006, this award recognizes "the author(s) and illustrator(s) of a beginning reader book who demonstrate great creativity and imagination in his/her/their literary and artistic achievements to engage children in reading." The site explains the criteria and application process and lists the people on the selection committee. From the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) of the American Library Association (ALA). http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/geiselaward/geiselabout/index.cfm Topics: Children's Literature, Education, Librarianship, Literature & Books Last updated Dec 2, 2008 Great Web Sites For Kids
An annotated directory of links for children, young teens, and adults caring for children, with topics such as games, music, stories, sports, technology, politics, and religion; there is a small collection of sites in Spanish. The site's selection criteria page includes guidelines for judging the quality of websites. Maintained by the Great Web Sites Committee of the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), part of the American Library Association (ALA). http://www.ala.org/greatsites Topics: Internet, Internet Guides & Search Tools Last updated Aug 13, 2008 Copyright Advisory Network
The purpose of this service provided by the American Library Association's Office for Information Technology Policy (OITP) "is to provide a forum for librarians to discuss copyright issues, with one another and with ALA-trained copyright experts." Free registration is required to talk on the forums. Includes links to related information. Note: The site emphasizes that the content is not to be considered legal advice. http://www.librarycopyright.net Topics: Intellectual Property, Recreation Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Funding News @ Your Library
An overview of library funding cuts on the federal, state, and local levels, as well as trends describing how libraries are coping with the cutbacks. Select state from map, or browse alphabetically by state. From the American Library Association (ALA). http://www.ala.org/ala/newspresscenter/mediapresscenter/libraryfunding/libraryfunding.cfm Topics: Librarianship Last updated Nov 15, 2008 Freedom of Information Day
On this Day "on or near March 16, the birthday of James Madison," the American Library Association (ALA) presents the James Madison Award and the Eileen Cooke State & Local Madison Award "to recognize those individuals or groups that have championed access to government information and the public's right to know." Includes a list of recipients. http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/wo/washevents/freedomofinfo/freedominformation.cfm Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties Last updated Mar 27, 2009 The USA PATRIOT Act in the Library
This collection of resources from the American Library Association (ALA), created "to offer guidance and suggestions how libraries should respond if law enforcement 'knocks at the door,'" contains a PowerPoint presentation, related ALA documents (including Guidelines for Librarians on the USA Patriot Act), and links to excerpts from the U.S. Justice Department's "Searching and Seizing Computers and Obtaining Electronic Evidence in Criminal Investigations." Includes analyses of the Act from other organizations. http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/intfreedom/privacyconfidentiality/patriotact/index.cfm Topics: Law by Subject, Librarianship, National Security Last updated Nov 1, 2008 Top Technology Trends for Libraries
"At each ALA Midwinter Conference, a group of LITA leaders who are acknowledged for their reputations and expertise in the library and information technology fields meets to hammer out what they believe to be top technology trends librarians should be watching." This page summarizes the trends and provides links to examples archived back to 2005. From the American Library Association (ALA). http://litablog.org/category/top-technology-trends/ Topics: Librarianship Last updated Mar 27, 2009 Bookmobiles in the U.S.
Statistics about the number of public library bookmobiles in the United States for 1989 through 2003, and for 1950. Data come from "Public Libraries in the United States," an annual report published by the National Center for Education Statistics. http://www.ala.org/ala/research/librarystats/public/bookmobiles/bookmobilesu.cfm Topics: Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Aug 31, 2009 There's Gold in That Thar MLS Degree!
This 2003 column discusses potential careers for librarians in "prospect research," a "field focused on finding information to support a [nonprofit] organization's development function." Includes a brief interview with a librarian in the field, and links to job and career websites for prospect research, fundraising, and nonprofit organizations. From the American Library Association (ALA). http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/hqops/publishing/careerleads/workingknowledge/workingknowledgenovember.cfm Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Librarianship Last updated Dec 2, 2008 LibraryCareers.org
This site is "designed to promote interest, awareness, and information about careers in libraries." Describes the characteristics and values shared by librarians and library workers, explains the main types of libraries (such as special, academic, public, and school) and discusses library jobs (such as pages, librarians, and managers). Also find an overview of education requirements, and links to additional resources for grants, conferences, and related topics. From the American Library Association (ALA). http://www.ala.org/ala/educationcareers/careers/librarycareerssite/home.cfm Topics: Jobs & Work, Librarianship Last updated Nov 4, 2008 Hunger, Homelessness & Poverty Task Force
The website for this portion of the Social Responsibilities Round Table of the American Library Association (ALA) features links to documents, publications, tools, and organizations on topics such as community building, economic justice, funding and grants, social exclusion, statistics, and teaching aids. The archive section includes blog entries back to mid-2005. http://www.hhptf.org Topics: Librarianship, Poverty, Social Issues Last updated May 29, 2006 EPA Library Closings Continue Despite Protests
Summary of 2006 events related to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) budget cuts and library closings, including the announcement of the closure of the EPA Headquarters Library to walk-ins. Includes links to a related article and an activist organization's document on the EPA libraries. From the website of the American Library Association's American Libraries magazine. http://www.ala.org/ala/alonline/currentnews/newsarchive/2006abc/september2006a/epaclosings.cfm Topics: Librarian Specialties, Librarianship Last updated Jan 22, 2009 Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF)
This organization was founded in 1969 as the American Library Association's "response to the interest of its members in having adequate means to support and defend librarians whose positions are jeopardized because of their resistance to abridgments of the First Amendment." Its site features a timeline, an overview of notable First Amendment court cases, and news and updates. From the American Library Association (ALA). http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/affiliates/relatedgroups/freedomtoreadfoundation/index.cfm Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Librarianship Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Library Card Sign-up Month
Brief details about Library Card Sign-up Month, observed in September, "a time to remind parents and kids that a library card is the most important school supply of all." Includes downloadable print and radio PSAs, sample press release and letter-to-the-editor, "52 Ways to Use Your Library Card," and related resources for libraries. From the American Library Association (ALA). http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/advocacy/publicawareness/alainitiatives/otherinitiatives/card/librarycard.cfm Topics: Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Sep 1, 2009 Guide To Public Opinion Poll Web Sites: Polling Data From Around the World
This annotated compilation of websites "focuses on significant Internet sites concerning general public opinion polls, especially those providing polling results in usable formats." The scope does not include "Web and blog polls, as many are unscientific, biased, or oriented toward amateur efforts." From librarians Gary Thompson and Sean Conley, published in the October 2006 issue of C&RL News, a publication of the Association of College and Research Libraries of the American Library Association (ALA). http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/publications/crlnews/2006/oct/opinionpoll.cfm Topics: Society & Social Science Last updated Jan 13, 2009 Articles and Studies Related to Library Value (Return on Investment)
This 2005 bibliography lists articles, books, studies, and presentations about the economic benefit of libraries. Most listings concern public libraries, and include both completed reports and tools for libraries for gauging effectiveness. Includes links to many of the documents. From the American Library Association (ALA). http://www.ala.org/ala/research/librarystats/roi/index.cfm Topics: Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Oct 23, 2009 Library Support Staff Resource Center
Resources for library paraprofessionals, including an overview of the field, a listing of support staff positions found in libraries, and links to publications and websites about education and certification, financial assistance, advancement, and related topics. From the American Library Association (ALA). http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/hrdr/librarysupportstaff/library_support_staff_resource_center.cfm Topics: Librarianship Last updated Nov 4, 2008 American Library Association: ALA Wikis
Compilation of wikis (collaboratively produced and edited content) from American Library Association (ALA) sections and groups (such as the Association for Library Services to Children and the International Relations Round Table). Also includes wikis from ALA conferences and symposiums, exhibitions, and specific programs, and reference and background material. An RSS feed is available for recent changes to most of the wikis. From the ALA. http://wikis.ala.org/readwriteconnect/index.php/ALA_wikis Topics: Librarianship Last updated Jan 14, 2008 Public Library Funding & Technology Access Study
Compilation of publications for "a three-year project that builds on the longest-running and largest study of Internet connectivity in public libraries. The study will assess public access to computers, the Internet and Internet-related services in U.S. public libraries, as well as the impact of library funding changes on connectivity, technology deployment and sustainability in FY2007-2009." Includes reports, questionnaires, press materials, and more. From the American Library Association (ALA). http://www.ala.org/ala/ors/plftas/pullibfunandtechaccstudy.cfm Topics: Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated May 6, 2008 Comic Books and Graphic Novels: Digital Resources for an Evolving Form of Art and Literature
Annotated links to online resources on comic books and graphic novels, which "are becoming two of the most pervasive and influential media forms of popular culture. ... Scholarship and research surrounding comic books and graphic novels are growing." The guide is from 2005, so a few links are broken, but most listings are still current. From librarian Leslie Bussert, for the Association of College and Research Libraries of the American Library Association (ALA). http://wikis.ala.org/acrl/index.php/Comic_Books_and_Graphic_Novels Topics: Literature: Fiction Last updated Jun 8, 2009 Bound to the Word
"Barack Obama keynoted the opening general session at the ALA Annual Conference in Chicago, June 23–29, 2005, while a U.S. senator from Illinois. This article, published in the August 2005 issue of American Libraries, is an adaptation of that speech, which drew record crowds and garnered a standing ovation." From the American Library Association (ALA). http://www.ala.org/ala/alonline/resources/selectedarticles/obama05.cfm Topics: Librarianship, Presidents by Name Last updated Mar 26, 2009 ALA Washington Office Submits Report to Obama-Biden Transition Team
Page for the December 2008 American Library Association (ALA) report "Opening the 'Window to a Larger World,' Libraries' Role in Changing America." The report discusses broadband and telecommunications policy, school libraries, library funding, access and transparency in government, access and civil liberties issues (including USA PATRIOT Act provisions), literacy and lifelong learning, and copyright. http://www.ala.org/ala/newspresscenter/news/pressreleases2008/december2008/wotransitionteam.cfm Topics: Librarianship Last updated Mar 26, 2009 Know Your Stimulus
This page features details of interest to librarians about the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Includes a list of programs funded through ARRA that could benefit libraries, such as broadband programs, the State Fiscal Stabilization Fund, Senior Community Service Employment Program, and Rural Community Facilities Program. Also includes material on grants, how to advocate for funding, state-by-state funding impacts, and other aspects of ARRA. From the American Library Association (ALA). http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/advocacy/knowstimulus/index.cfm Topics: Finance, Librarianship Last updated Sep 30, 2009 I Love Libraries
This initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) is "designed to keep America informed about what's happening in today's libraries, found in public, school, academic, corporate and institutional settings." Includes material about challenges for public libraries in difficult economic times, suggestions for you to take action to support libraries, information for locating public libraries, an "ask the librarian" feature, material for National Library Week (mid-April), and related material. http://www.ilovelibraries.org/ Topics: Librarianship Last updated Mar 26, 2009 |
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