American Library Association

Public libraries across the U.S. are becoming hubs of entrepreneurship, including the Toledo Lucas County Public Library in Ohio, where librarians are helping aspiring small-business owners and nonprofits for free. https://n.pr/4dGZZKb

Join us for the next American Libraries Live FREE webinar, “The Top Five Questions Asked about OpenAthens," on Tuesday, October 15, at 1 p.m. Eastern. Register at bit.ly/4gtAui1. Sponsored by Open Athens.

On October 8, the White House honored the life-saving work of libraries in addressing the overdose crisis. ALA President Cindy Hohl, MBA, MLIS joined administration officials and national leaders for an important discussion on how libraries are making a difference. https://lnkd.in/ggkXUsSs

The Early Bird deadline for Core Forum registration is fast approaching--you have until October 18 to get the best rates! Register before the best price is gone: https://lnkd.in/gkgQJ4Zs

Need help paying for library school? More than $300,000 is available annually through the ALA Scholarship Program. Applications are due March 1st. View all available scholarships and guidelines at ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d3mV3GiB

We 💗 the Friends of the Library! Join us and United for Libraries in celebration of Friends groups Oct. 20-26, #NationalFriendsofLibrariesWeek. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3BWAy5a

ALA Executive Board Statement on Hurricane Helene: "As we reflect on libraries’ essential role in society, ALA affirms its commitment to supporting those affected by this disaster, the libraries serving as critical lifelines, and those communities with damaged or destroyed libraries by helping to provide funding for repairs. ALA has reached out to offer support to state library associations in every state in Hurricane Helene’s path. We urge everyone to join us in supporting those impacted by this devastating storm." Read the full statement and learn how you can help: https://lnkd.in/gP6rvW9w

✨ Only three days left to apply for $1,000 for your library's Friends group or Foundation! Three groups will be chosen. Applications open thru Oct. 6. https://bit.ly/4cU3iNF

100+ communities in 35 states are showing up on Saturday, October 19 for their libraries–and each other–for the #FreedomToRead Community Day of Action. https://lnkd.in/g_YnWUqE Join us to celebrate libraries’ role in American democracy by hosting an event in your community! Organized in partnership with Association for Rural & Small Libraries, Unite Against Book Bans, Queens Public Library, Brooklyn Public Library, and the New York Public Library.

Don't delay - today's the last day to submit your nomination for this year's #ILoveMyLibrarianAward! Your librarian could receive $5,000 and the recognition of a lifetime. Submit your nomination here: https://bit.ly/3EMzHao