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Public Libraries as Public Health Messengers

As a trusted source of health information in the communities they serve, public libraries are in a unique position to provide public health information to patrons and help them find trustworthy information through health literacy programs.

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Protecting Library Workers : The Ongoing Battle for the Health and Safety of Library Staff

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Helping Your Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses: ALA presents to U.S. Conference of Mayors

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Pixelating Libraries: Bridging Books and Bytes

ALA Seeks E-rate Funding for Wi-Fi Hotspot Lending

FYI Podcast – Black History Month Programming Study

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Lessons in Focus: What Public Libraries Can Learn from Barnes & Noble’s Challenges

PLA Member Spotlights

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Cardholder Signup Practice: Collecting and Analyzing How Patrons Get Library Cards

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Unlock a Year of Early Literacy Adventures in 2024 with PLA’s Early Literacy Calendars

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Connecting Veterans to Care: VA Expands Access to Health Care Services Through Technology

New FYI Episode – The PLA Technology Survey

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Distributing Gun Locks at the Library

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Complete the 2023 PLA Library Technology Survey

Registration and Housing are Now Open for PLA 2024 Conference

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Share Your Insights on De-escalation Techniques in Libraries

Banned Books Week at ALA

ALA Releases Preliminary Data On 2023 Book Challenges

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Summer Learning Programs Surprise, Delight, and “Save the World”

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You’ve Heard of TikTok, But Do You Know About BookTok And LibraryTok?

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The Veterans Health Library: Helping Veterans Stay Well and Well-Informed

Unlocking Community Insights with CHIS Competencies

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Greg Marshall On Writing Fearlessly And Rediscovering Queer Joy

New FYI Podcast Episode! Stories Beyond Borders

We’re Stronger Together: A Conversation with ALA President Emily Drabinski

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