Libraries and Librarians - The New York Times
WEBNews about Libraries and Librarians, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Some states are changing the laws that govern community libraries
WEBJun 21, 2022 · At a time of concern about book banning, states are passing laws to tighten control over public libraries. The laws address how libraries are managed and some laws may open librarians to legal...
News and Press Center | ALA - American Library Association
WEBMay 7, 2024 · Stay updated on ALA's latest news, events, and initiatives in libraries nationwide. Your go-to source for library innovation and impact.
Georgia bill would cut all American Library Association ties - NPR
WEBMar 1, 2024 · A growing number of states and local libraries are cutting ties with the nation's predominant library professional association, saying the ALA has become too radical.
Book Bans Are Rising Sharply in Public Libraries
WEBSept. 21, 2023. More than two years into a sharp rise in book challenges across the United States, restrictions are increasingly targeting public libraries, where they could affect not only...
Library book ban attempts are at an all-time high. These ... - PBS
WEBApr 15, 2024 · More than 4,000 library book bans were attempted in public and school libraries in 2023, according to the American Library Association. Six librarians share how they've responded in their...
ALA kicks off National Library Week revealing the annual list of …
WEBApr 8, 2024 · The American Library Association (ALA) launched National Library Week with today’s release of its highly anticipated annual list of the Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2023 and the State of America’s Libraries Report, which …
Book ban attempts reached historic high last year, library ... - NBC News
WEBMar 14, 2024 · The American Library Association announced Thursday that the number of books challenged in libraries across the U.S. spiked 65% in 2023 over the previous year, reaching the highest level ever...
Fighting Book Bans, Librarians Rally to Their Own Defense - The …
WEBFeb 3, 2024 · As libraries become battlegrounds in the nation’s culture wars, their allies are fighting to preserve access to their collections and keep themselves out of jail, or worse.
New wave of bills targeting libraries is ‘a threat to our ... - NBC News
WEBLess than two months into 2024, lawmakers in at least 13 states have introduced legislation that could disrupt libraries’ services and censor their materials. The new wave of bills follows a...
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