This set of frequently asked questions is intended to help library workers, library advocates, and library users understand this Executive Order. The American Library Association is fighting for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to be preserved and to continue America's 125,000 public, school, academic, and special libraries. ALA's policy and advocacy team in Washington DC is working with partners and library supporters to prevent the elimination of IMLS
ALA leaders are raising awareness in the media and working with chapters to engage members of Congress in their state and to educate their elected officials on the impact of federal dollars to libraries on their constituents. ALA is mobilizing members and library patrons to contact their members of Congress, and make their voices heard.
Connect with librarians from around the world to discuss the future of libraries. Workshops will include professional development, library initiatives, library design and construction, digital accessibility, genealogy, open access, and the ethical use of artificial intelligence. Governor Gretchen Whitmer will be the opening general session speaker. The Library Marketplace will give conference attendees opportunities to meet authors, peruse exhibits, and explore book genres and new podcasts and technologies.
Speakers: Governor Gretchen Whitmer, George Takei, Angeline Boulley, Thien Ho, Brene Brown, Grace Lin, and Geena Davis.
Registration is open and rates are based on current ALA membership status.
Explore the webpages of the ALA divisions the ALA Divisions website to find many resources on professional development associated with the divisions. While access to some content is limited to membership in the division, free content is additionally available.
American Library Association (ALA): ALA LibGuides
Association for College & Research Libraries (ACRL): LibGuides at ACRL
Reference & User Services Association (RUSA): RUSA LibGuide for Business Reference and Services Section (BRASS)