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Core presents the 2026 Excellence in Children’s and Young Adult Science Fiction Notable Lists. The lists are composed of notable children’s and young adult science fiction published between November 2024 and March 2026 and organized into three age-appropriate categories. The annotated lists will be posted on the website at www.sfnotables.org. The Golden Duck Notable Picture Books List is selected from books intended for pre-school children and very early readers, up to 6 years old.

IPSWICH, Mass. — June 26, 2026 — The 2026 John Cotton Dana (JCD) Award recipients have been selected, celebrating library marketing and communications through strategic and creative campaigns. Administered by the American Library Association’s (ALA) Core Division in partnership with EBSCO Information Services, the awards provide up to eight $10,000 grants funded by the H.W. Wilson Foundation.

Following the success of last year's program, Clarivate and Choice team up once again to explore AI literacy topics in a three-part course June 25, 2026, Chicago, IL - Choice is pleased to announce a new email-based micro-course on AI for academic libraries.

CHICAGO - The Freedom to Learn Foundation, in partnership with the American Library Association (ALA), today announced the launch of the Deborah Caldwell-Stone Intellectual Freedom Scholarship Fund, a new collaborative national initiative designed to invest in the next generation of leaders committed to protecting intellectual freedom, defending the freedom to read, and advancing First Amendment rights.

The American Library Association is deeply saddened by the shooting on Monday at a Butte County Library branch in Chico, California, that killed two community members and injured one other person. Our hearts are with the victims, their families and loved ones, library staff, patrons, and all those affected by this tragedy. We send our deep condolences to the entire Chico community.

CHICAGO -  The American Library Association (ALA) Council passed a resolution calling for the adoption and recognition of the Librarians’ and Library Workers’ Bill of Rights, a landmark framework affirming the dignity, safety and professional rights of library workers across all sectors. The resolution, presented at Council Meeting I during the 2026 ALA Annual Conference in Chicago, responds to growing concerns about the treatment and working conditions of library professionals nationwide.

CHICAGO (June 25, 2026) – The American Library Association (ALA), along with Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband (SHLB) Coalition partners, announced a national advocacy campaign today after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to advance a proposal that asks whether the E-Rate program, which has provided affordable broadband to schools and libraries for nearly 30 years, should be terminated or limited to only rural areas.

CHICAGO—Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures is pleased to announce the 2026 awardees of Core Presidential Citations. The Core Presidential Citations recognize distinguished achievements by Core members who make significant contributions to the association and to the profession.

One of the comments that the YALSA Board has heard frequently from our members is a desire for more continuing education opportunities and a desire for the return of the Symposium. With the upcomin...

By Rob Bittner (Co-Chair, Reunification Working Group; ALSC Past-President) with updates and YALSA perspective by the YALSA Board As we head toward ALA Annual Conference 2026, we are standing at a unique and historic threshold. For decades, YALSA has been a dedicated home for those who champion teen services-a space that embraces the energy, the growth, and even the angst of working with young adults.