American Library Association
ALA and AFSCME Prevail in Fight to Protect Libraries and Museums Nationwide
The American Library Association and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees have reached a settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice that protects the Institute of Museum and Library Services and ensures the agency will continue carrying out its congressionally mandated work. IMLS is the only federal agency dedicated to providing funding for the nation’s libraries.
Addressing Regulatory Burdens of the E-Rate Program
The American Library Association submitted reply comments to the Federal Communications Commission regarding the In Re: Delete, Delete, Delete request for comments. ALA's comments focused on the E-Rate program. ALA supported comments from:
Addressing Regulatory Burdens of the E-Rate Program
The American Library Association submitted remarks to the Federal Communications Commission in response to the In Re: Delete, Delete, Delete request for comments. ALA's comments focused on addressing the regulatory burdens of the E-Rate Program. Recommended changes include:
American Library Association advances libraries’ role in digital equity as FCC shapes Learn Without Limits programs
In these comments to the Federal Communications Commission, the American Library Association affirms support for including Wi-Fi hotspots and services in the E-rate program, ALA urges the FCC to:
ALA to Launch New Digital Inclusion Working Group for Library Workers
The American Library Association (ALA) Public Policy and Advocacy Office and the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) announced a new Digital Inclusion Working Group for library workers to exchange knowledge around digital equity work taking place in all library contexts. The working group will meet monthly, facilitated by PPA staff members Megan Janicki and Emily Durkin.
Digital Public Library Ecosystem 2023
The Digital Public Library Ecosystem is the network of digital book collection and circulation specifically through public libraries. Three factors contribute to current confusion about the digital public library ecosystem. One, essential terms like reading, library use, circulation, and holds have been inconsistently defined across the industry and in other reports. Two, the digital public library ecosystem is complex, and different elements of the ecosystem do not necessarily work or communicate with each other directly.
Public Library Association awards $1.27 million to more than 200 Public Libraries for digital literacy and ACP workshops
Powered by a contribution from AT&T, the Public Library Association (PLA) has selected more than 200 public libraries across 45 states to host digital literacy and Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) workshops.
The Public Library Association awards $1.1 million to 160 public libraries for digital literacy workshops
The Public Library Association (PLA) has selected 160 public libraries to host digital literacy workshops across the country.
Applications Open for the Public Library Association Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive
The Public Library Association (PLA) is now accepting applications for public libraries to receive funding to conduct digital literacy workshops using DigitalLearn resources. The PLA Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive Program, supported by AT&T, provides up to $7,000 to support outreach and training in local communities.