Public libraries launch, expand services during COVID-19 pandemic
As public libraries close their buildings to the public, staff continue to serve their communities in innovative ways. Those are among the chief findings the Public Library Association (PLA) announced today in the broadest survey of public libraries’ response to the pandemic to date, with 2,545 unique responses nationwide. Most respondents (98%) reported their buildings were closed to the public but, in many cases, staff continued to expand access to digital resources, launch virtual programs and coordinate services with local government agencies. Read more
ALA awards additional 21 Library Census Equity Fund grantees
The American Library Association (ALA) and the LOR Foundation announced that 21 additional libraries will receive Library Census Equity Fund mini-grants of $2,000 to bolster their service to hard-to-count communities and help achieve a complete count in the 2020 Census. Read more
DC’s Wonder Woman to lasso up Library Card Sign-up Month 2020
This September, DC’s Wonder Woman is embarking on a new mission with the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide to champion the power of a library card as Library Card Sign-up Month Honorary Chair. Read more
New Wonder Woman, Banned Books Week materials, and more from ALA Graphics
ALA Graphics is excited to announce more than a dozen new products in the summer catalog. Packed with new posters, bookmarks, and incentives for upcoming celebrations and more, there’s something for everyone. Wonder Woman appears on the catalog cover, taking the spotlight as the honorary chair of Library Card Sign-up Month. She encourages everyone to Lasso a Library Card this September on a poster, bookmark, and sticker. Read more
LLAMA webinar offers a more effective way to give employee feedback
The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) will present “How to give effective feedback,” at 1:30-3:00 p.m. CT on Wednesday, April 15. This webinar will present proven strategies for creating an environment for productive coaching conversations, discuss best practices on how to give and receive feedback, walk through scenarios of feedback gone wrong, and show how to repair relationships damaged by poorly executed feedback. Read more
ALA 2020 ELECTION RESULTS
Kelly Czarnecki wins 2021-2022 YALSA presidency
AWARDS AND GRANTS
Andrea Trudeau receives AASL Frances Henne Award
ALA PUBLISHING
ALA Neal-Schuman releases free e-book on disaster planning, response, and recovery