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Our Summer issue, previewing ALA's Annual Conference, is now live— with a look at questions to ask AI vendors, fairy house workshops, and an interview with @MeghaMaj. Read the full issue at bit.ly/AL-Summer26issue or by article at bit.ly/AL-Summer26stories.
ALT Cover of the Summer 2026 issue of American Libraries featuring an image of downtown Chicago and the cover text Annual Conference Preview.
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Our Summer issue's Librarian's Library column reviews books that will help you reach for the right recommendations while providing readers' advisory. americanlibrariesmagazine.or…
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Three library directors share their experiences and advice for preparing for and reacting to ICE activity in and near libraries. americanlibrariesmagazine.or…
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Examining—and coping with—the abusive language of library critics. americanlibrariesmagazine.or…
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Grab your wings! Fairy house workshops at libraries combine nature and enchantment. americanlibrariesmagazine.or…
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"While this is my first #ALAAC26 as executive director, I’m eager to meet many of you and make the most of those exciting, jam-packed days." americanlibrariesmagazine.or…
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Our summer By The Numbers feature highlights statistics about libraries and Pride Month. americanlibrariesmagazine.or…
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"After years of navigating shifting landscapes, there is no substitute for the hand-to-hand knowledge exchanged among colleagues." ALA President @GeometricRabbit looks ahead to #ALAAC26. americanlibrariesmagazine.or…
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If you're coming to #ALAAC26, you'll need to eat—and our dining guide is chock-full of outstanding options. americanlibrariesmagazine.or…
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Prepare for #ALAAC26 with our Annual Conference preview, highlighting the most exciting speakers, educational sessions, celebrations, and networking opportunities. americanlibrariesmagazine.or…
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Meet ALA Librarian Colleen Barbus and explore the headquarters library in our May Bookend: americanlibrariesmagazine.or…
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A century of posters provides a unique look at ALA's storied history--from wartime appeals to celebrity-studded reading campaigns. americanlibrariesmagazine.or…
ALT Celebrity READ poster featuring LeVar Burton holding the book "The Tin Forest"
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ALA Executive Director Dan Montgomery's May column reflects on the Association's next 150 years. americanlibrariesmagazine.or…
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Revisit this year's I Love My Librarian Award winners, who were nominated by library users for their expertise, dedication, and impact on the people in their communities. americanlibrariesmagazine.or…
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"Today, we stand at 150 years, a century and a half of voices lifted, stories shared, and doors opened. We celebrate not just survival but triumph." Read the May column from ALA President @GeometricRabbit. americanlibrariesmagazine.or…
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The State of America's Libraries 2026 Report documents censorship efforts, highlights effective library advocacy, reviews work to improve services for incarcerated people, and more. Read more at americanlibrariesmagazine.or…
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Over the past 150 years, librarianship has consistently evolved to continue meeting user needs. Review some of the most important moments that redefined librarianship in our May feature. #ALA150 americanlibrariesmagazine.or…
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In "A Seat at the Table," eight trailblazing ALA leaders share their stories and reveal how diversity fuels and transforms the power of libraries everywhere. americanlibrariesmagazine.or…
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ALA Senior Endowment Trustee Brett Bonfield explains the Association's approach to ESG investing. americanlibrariesmagazine.or…
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"Posters of Progress" reviews ALA history through library poster art--with a special look at celebrity READ posters from Mickey Mouse to Dolly Parton. americanlibrariesmagazine.or…
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