American Library Association
网页ALA is the largest membership association in the library industry. It's a community of people working together to ensure that libraries remain vital centers of literacy, access, and opportunity. By giving to ALA, you are helping us improve library and information services and the profession of librarianship to ensure access to information for all.
Banned & Challenged Books | Banned Books - American Library …
网页Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September, it spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. Banned Books Week brings together the entire book community — librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers — in …
ALA-Accredited Programs | ALA - American Library Association
网页Historical List of ALA-Accredited programs for all programs accredited since 1925. The following programs are in Candidacy status seeking ALA accreditation: University College London Master of Arts Library and Information Studies (Accreditation decision in June 2024) Report problems with the directories to accred@ala.org.
Becoming a Librarian | ALA - American Library Association
网页Career Video on becoming a Librarian from CareerOneStop. (Scroll down to “L’ to find Librarian) If you would like to discuss the possibilities of careers in the library profession, you may contact HRDR staff, Beatrice Calvin at 800/545-2433 ext. 4280 or bcalvin@ala.org. The policy of the American Library Association (ALA) states: "The ...
Membership - ALA
网页If you have ever been an ALA Member in the past, click here to renew online. Call 800-545-2433. Call ALA Member Relations and Services at 800-545-2433. 8:30am - 4:30pm (Monday-Friday) Complete and return an enrollment form. Download a print-ready form at the Print Membership Application Page, complete, and return by mail or fax.
What Librarians Need to Know | ALA - American Library Association
网页Knowledge of the philosophy and techniques of library service. Ability to organize job duties and work independently. Demonstrated knowledge of library materials and resources. Creativity to develop and implement library programs and services. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Positive attitude toward library users with special ...
Become a Librarian | ALA - American Library Association
网页A master's degree in library science (MLS), preferably from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program, is necessary for most librarian positions in most public, academic, and special libraries. School librarians may not need an MLS but must meet state teaching requirements. Choosing an ALA-Accredited Program.
Library Careers | ALA
网页Libraries have been empowering people by offering resources, services and training to expand their knowledge for thousands of years. Consider joining the 400,000 librarians and library workers who bring opportunity every day to the communities they serve. Explore our site and discover the possibilities. Take a look at the photos of library ...
First Amendment and Censorship | ALA
网页The right to speak and the right to publish under the First Amendment has been interpreted widely to protect individuals and society from government attempts to suppress ideas and information, and to forbid government censorship of books, magazines, and newspapers as well as art, film, music and materials on the internet.
Guidelines for Library Policies | ALA
网页Publicly supported libraries exist within the context of a body of law derived from the U.S. Constitution, defined by federal, state, local, and tribal law, and implemented by regulations, policies, and procedures established by their governing bodies and administrations. These regulations, policies, and procedures establish the mission of the library; define its …
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