American Library Association. Publisher of Library Technology Reports. ALA TechSource helps you stay on top of time-saving strategies & key job-specific skills.
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17 Jul 2023
"If America—a nation built on freedom of expression—allows certain voices and ideas to be silenced, why should other countries go out of their way to protect them?" Read the full letter.
17 Jul 2023
Today, some of the books that shaped my life—and the lives of so many others—are being challenged by people who disagree with certain ideas or perspectives. And librarians are on the front lines, fighting every day to make the widest possible range of viewpoints, opinions, and ideas available to everyone.
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Free Webinar – AI and Machine Learning: Transforming the Modern Campus and Library, July 21, 12-1pm CT alacore.org/go/to/tw-2307-fr… #Libraries #ArtificialIntelligence #AI
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23 May 2023
Purchase your tickets for the ALA Trivia Championship at #ALAAC23. It's well known that librarians are the best at trivia, but who is the best of the best? Join us to compete for the title of "Reference Champions of America" a team-based trivia event. bit.ly/3SDf0nc
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30 Mar 2023
Spanning #library types, the new releases and must-have resources in this catalog provide insight and guidance on #academic, public, school, and special #libraries--dive right in! bit.ly/2I0uMsb
ALT the cover for the Spring/Summer 2023 catalog from ALA Editions | Neal-Schuman
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15 Feb 2023
Guess what? We're on Instagram! Follow us now for cover reveals, cool author interviews, and a whole lot more: instagram.com/alaeditionsns/
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9 Jan 2023
2023 will be the first in-person announcement of the ALA Youth Media Awards since 2020. We are excited. If you can't be at #LibLearnX in New Orleans, join us for the livestream at ala.unikron.com/ or the ALA Facebook page — 8:00 a.m. CT on Monday, January 30. #ALAyma
ALT ALA Youth Media Awards. Monday, January 30, 2023, 8:00 a.m. Central time, Live webcast from the Morial Convention Center at LibLearnX! #ALAyma
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12 Dec 2022
Check out this wonderful chat! More info about the book: alastore.ala.org/TStd
9 Dec 2022
New episode interviewing our colleagues! @dorngivens and Sofia Slutskaya, editors of the new book "Transforming Technical Services through Training and Development". Bringing Technical services Out of the Basement. lostinthestacks.libsyn.com/e…
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17 Nov 2022
For those who missed it, a recording of last night's spectacular #NBAwards Ceremony is available, including a powerful and very moving acceptance speech from our own Tracie D. Hall. nationalbook.org/awards2022/…
ALT ALA Executive Director Tracie D,. Hall on stage at the National Book Awards Ceremony accepting the Literarian Award. Hall wears a bright red floor-length dress.
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17 Oct 2022
Now in stock! Supported by real-world examples, this easy-to-follow guide from @ALA_Core presents practical ideas for incorporating project management techniques into technical services work. bit.ly/3rSsiQx
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14 Oct 2022
New from @OIF: this resource, written by library privacy experts and based on input and guidance from a wide cross-section of stakeholders, gives library workers the tools needed to create and be advocates for privacy-protecting practices and policies. bit.ly/3TiiLxE
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18 Sep 2022
Expand your reading list and stand against literary censorship with this one-year reading challenge and book journal from ALA & @Sourcebooks #BannedBooksWeek bit.ly/3Bma661
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6 Sep 2022
Find the the tools, guidance, and expertise that will help you move forward: bit.ly/2I0uMsb
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22 Aug 2022
Join #BannedBooksWeek Honorary Chair @IamGMJohnson, LIVE on Twitter for a #BannedBooksChat! This Wed, 8/24, at 7pm EDT bannedbooksweek.org/gmjchat/
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4 Aug 2022
With the guidance provided in our newest issue, you can create engaging and effective tutorials that are aligned with how today's generation of students learn: alastore.ala.org/LTR58n5
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25 Jul 2022
We want YOU. (Really!) Come join our team: recruiting.ultipro.com/AME10…
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24 Jul 2022
This is an absolutely outstanding piece of the vital role libraries play in communities. From public libraries to the @librarycongress, we are a PLACE open to all as we accommodate the ever changing needs of our users.
24 Jul 2022
No shushing here! The modern library is more than just a repository of books – they're public spaces designed to foster connections while keeping pace with technology and the needs of the community. Come check it out! cbsn.ws/3aZQZFI
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10 Jul 2022
Do you have great ideas for #LibLearnX23 education programming? We invite you to share your best and most innovative practices at LibLearnX, January 27-30, 2023 in New Orleans, LA. Learn more. bit.ly/3yLuMTV
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5 Jul 2022
Academic librarians provide information services for almost 38 million people each year – reaching almost six million more than attend men’s college basketball games. College libraries receive fewer than three cents of every dollar spent on higher education.
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21 Jun 2022
Who else is excited for #alaac22?! Here's 9 hours of music to inspire and energize you as you pack and prepare--see you in DC at Booth #1833! open.spotify.com/playlist/2R…
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