The American Library Association (ALA) was founded in Philadelphia in 1876 amid the patriotic spectacle of our nation’s centennial celebrations. But it’s Chicago, the Association’s home for more than ...

Philadelphia is an apt location for the American Library Association’s 2025 Annual Conference, which will bring upwards of 10,000 library professionals to the Pennsylvania Convention Center later this ...

After an energetic in-person debut in New Orleans in January 2023, the American Library Association’s LibLearnX conference is back for its second live event. Set for Friday–Monday, January 19–22, 2024 ...

If central Ohio feels a bit more knowledgeable than usual this week, there’s a reason. Granted, we’re officially a Smart City and always a community of bright, curious and productive people, but this ...

The Library History Round Table of the American Library Association is pleased to announce the winner of the 2026 Donald G. Davis Article Award. The award is presented biannually to recognize the best ...