Libraries are commonly seen as places that encourage learning and personal growth for patrons, yet sometimes the learning and growth of the library’s own staff may be overlooked. In this era of lean ...

Using its I Love Libraries website as a platform, the American Library Association has launched a public supporter program that will generate donations and keep library patrons apprised of the ...

The American Library Association participated in the 2026 United Nations High-Level Political Forum at United Nations ...

Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) picked an unusual foil during a Judiciary Committee hearing last week about the historic rise in challenges to school books. When it was his turn to question witnesses, he ...

Book challenges around the country reached the highest levels ever recorded by a library organization. By Alexandra Alter After several years of rising book bans, censorship efforts continued to surge ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Edward Segal covers crisis-related news, topics, and issues. The resurgence of Covid-19 across the country means business leaders ...

American libraries are buffeted by cross currents. Citizens believe that libraries are important community institutions and profess interest in libraries offering a range of new program possibilities.

An executive order from last week slashed funding for federal agencies deemed "unnecessary" by the president and DOGE. For the past five years, the IMLS has funded over $3 million annually to support ...