Look for the ALA Store at #PLA2026 ... Booth 1611! Apparel, bookmarks, posters, totes, and gift and professional development books galore. https://www.placonference.org/

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Registration is open for our free webinar on Thursday, April 16, "Using Artificial Intelligence to Elevate and Secure a Human Workforce." Wherever you stand on the subject of AI, our panel of author-experts will shine a light on the current landscape while leaving space for what will surely be a robust discussion. https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cHxC9eJTQJeqQdKyIsRC4Q#/registration

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Congressional Republicans advance federal ‘don’t say trans’ school bill

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Lead with courage, compassion, and clarity using the professional development resources in our new digital catalog! https://alastore.ala.org/SS26catalog

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Now shipping! Designed as a real-world reference, the newest edition of OIF's "Intellectual Freedom Manual" offers clear, up-to-date insights on protecting intellectual freedom, fighting censorship, safeguarding privacy, and many other key IF topics. https://alastore.ala.org/ifm11

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Yesterday's webinar for public library workers is now viewable on YouTube! https://youtu.be/q-uuGdGarn0?si=IZkaaJJcdz9Li0bw

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Timeline cleanse: celebrate 150 years of the American Library Association! https://youtu.be/v5L_7MB8G3c?si=Hd4Ww5K4BjUAel7g

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As 2026 peeks over the horizon, we'd like to take a moment to reflect back on the past year, including the 20+ books we published: http://tinyurl.com/49d8vf8d

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The American Library Association turns 150 – YouTube

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2026 marks the 150th anniversary of the American Library Association. It’s a milestone that invites us to imagine the libraries of tomorrow, to advocate fiercely for open access to knowledge, and to invest in the infrastructure, both digital and human, that makes libraries a foundation of thriving communities. Celebrate, connect, and reflect with us all year at ALA150.org. #ForOurLibraries

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