Congrats to Emma Boettcher! If someone had to end James Holzhauer's fantastic run, we're glad it was a #librarian. bit.ly/2XmRdeb The paper for her MLIS degree, “Predicting the Difficulty of Trivia Questions Using Text Features,” relied on #Jeopardy clues.
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Do not mess with Dolly Parton.
Also, please stop censoring books.
Thank you.
Signed, Librarians everywhere.
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#FReadom #IntellectualFreedom
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I just went to the public library for the first time in *23* years. I could not believe my eyes. Did group storytelling with Luna, ran around hiding in nooks and crannies, got inspired by 1 million cookbooks and spotted many a difference in a highlights magazine. was awesome. twitter.com/juliareinstein…
"Librarians are not trying to force your children to read material you don’t want them to read. They are fulfilling their role as information professionals tasked with upholding the constitutional promise of access to information for all."
If you believe, as we do, that a small group of parents like Moms for Liberty should not dictate what books other people's children are allowed to read, please join us tomorrow in taking action on #RightToReadDay (April 24) during #NationalLibraryWeek. uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-read-
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MORE: Tiffany Justice and Tina Descovich, founders of Moms for Liberty, whose members campaign to sit on school boards, have been proactive in getting fiction books that discuss race and racism, slavery, sex and gender identity, banned from school shelves.
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🤩 Some news: ALA will honor with lifetime honorary membership for her longstanding commitment to inspiring a love of books and reading, AND there's a Celebrity READ® Poster. Press release: bit.ly/ALA-DollyParton
#NationalLibraryWeek
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Thank you to President for supporting libraries and the freedom to read. And thank you to all library workers on the front lines "fighting every day to make the widest possible range of viewpoints, opinions, and ideas available to everyone."
#UniteAgainstBookBans
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Today, some of the books that shaped my life—and the lives of so many others—are being challenged by people who disagree with certain ideas or perspectives. And librarians are on the front lines, fighting every day to make the widest possible range of viewpoints, opinions, and… Show more
"We agree - libraries do great work with federal funds for states wants to wipe out." -ALA President Julie Todaro #saveIMLS
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This #NationalLibraryWeek, we honor our libraries and librarians for opening our eyes to the world of knowledge, learning and reading!
Congratulations to President-Elect and all our newly elected leaders. Thank you to all the great candidates who stood for election in 2022. bit.ly/pres-elect-edr
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We are happy to announce that Dr. Carla Hayden has made history. The Senate just approved her as the 14th Librarian of Congress #HaydenISLoC
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For the 4th consecutive year, the White House has eliminated the from the proposed FY21 federal budget. Urge Congress to #FundLibraries:
bit.ly/FundLibraries21
ALA President Wanda Brown released the following statement: ala.org/news/press-rel
At midnight on New Year’s Eve, all works first published in the United States in 1923 will enter the public domain. It has been 21 years since the last mass expiration of copyright in the U.S.
Whether you’re studying to become a Jedi, teaching yourself Galactic Basic, or learning how to fly a Corellian YT-1300 light freighter, your #librarian can help you find the resources you need.
#MayThe4thBeWithYou #MayTheFourth #StarWarsDay #LibrariesTransform
Well, we can't let #StarWarsDay pass without sharing this.
Read. This is the way.
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#MayTheFourthBeWithYou #MayThe4thBeWithYou
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Dude @AjitPaiFCC you pissed off librarians. Librarians do not mess around. theverge.com/2017/12/13/167 #NetNeutrality
. thanks ALA and librarians for Honorary Membership in the association via a lovely video message. #ALAAC23
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Wizarding news alert: Zoë Kravitz of loves libraries! She’s starring in video PSAs to share how libraries open up new and enchanting worlds. bit.ly/libraries-magic
#LibrariesTransform #FantasticBeasts #HarryPotter
The American Library Association applauds the Biden-Harris Administration’s steps announced today to address the rise in book bans and other attacks on LGBTQIA+ Americans. Read our full statement: bit.ly/43JDIXw.
#UniteAgainstBookBans
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Who supports #NetNeutrality?
📚 Public libraries
💻 Academic libraries
👩🏫 School libraries
✨Special libraries
ALA and the 120,000+ libraries across the country will not stop until we have restored net neutrality protections, whether in the states, Congress, or in the courts.
ALA President Jim Neal is excited to welcome Mrs. Michelle Obama, author of Becoming (available Fall 2018), as the Opening General Session speaker at the 2018 ALA Annual Conference. bit.ly/2IoLy2P #alaac18
"Through the library, through books, through knowledge, through access to technology, we all can improve to become better, more learned, versions of ourselves and, in turn, be better neighbors to those around us."—
Happy National Library Workers Day! A big thank you to all the library staff who work tirelessly to better lives in their communities! #NLWD19 #NationalLibraryWeek
. takes to TikTok to support libraries’ fight against book bans, filming clips with libraries across the country to increase awareness of their services and promote access to books. It couldn't come at a better moment.
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It's about damn time...we heard on that crystal flute!
History is freaking cool, and the (and all libraries!) help preserve it for all. Thanks for bringing history to life with your gift last night, Lizzo. #LizzoAtLOC
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YALL…
I PLAYED THE 200-YEAR-OLD CRYSTAL FLUTE FROM THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS ON STAGE IN D.C. 
@LibnOfCongress thank you 
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ALA denounces the ebook lending model announced today by . ala.org/news/press-rel
"Macmillan Publishers' new model for library ebook lending will make it difficult for libraries to fulfill our central mission: ensuring access to information for all." — Wanda Brown
June is #RainbowBookMonth. At a time when books by & about LGBTQIA+ & BIPOC individuals are under siege & library workers are facing threats & harassment for serving these communities, celebrating LGBTQIA+ voices has never been more important. bit.ly/RainbowBookMon
#PrideMonth
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👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 A round of applause for the Ridgecrest Library staff and all the volunteers who reshelved the books so quickly!
ALA Midwinter Virtual attendees will be treated to a reading from Featured Guest . She will read from her lyrical picture book debut, "Change Sings". Mon, January 25. #alamw21 bit.ly/2Kw1Gm7
. wants everyone to know about the important role libraries play in our communities and our democracy. #LibrariesTransform #LibrariesStrong
Download the video to share in your community at: ala.org/advocacy/stace
"Free people must always read freely." - ALA Executive Director Tracie D. Hall at today's signing of Illinois legislation that will prevent libraries from banning or restricting access to books.
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Good to see that the country agrees that Forbes has it all wrong. Thanks to all of the library workers, supporters & patrons who stepped up to provide Mr. Mourdoukoutas and Forbes w/ examples, statistics & personal stories about how & why #librariesmatter.
HEAVY: An American Memoir by wins the 2019 #ALA_Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction!
#alamw19 #ALAbma
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#GivingTuesday #giveALA
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Stanning book fairs
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Just got WAY too excited to volunteer at my kid's school book fair, god I loved the school book fair
This is what a scientist looks like! ✊🏽 The 🌧 didn't dampen the spirits of marchers in DC + ALA was proud to join! #ScienceMarchDC #SaveIMLS
This morning, the White House released the budget proposal for FY 2019. It calls for the elimination of , and approximately $183 million in direct funding to libraries through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). bit.ly/2ED9MV4 #FundLibraries
"Libraries offer a free, relaxed space where you can sit, read, play and learn, as well as access information. They aren't seeking to sell you anything; instead, they want to enrich your mind." #LibrariesTransfom cnn.it/2NHgDxT
"Librarians are badass." - and sharing some library love
“Man, I respect you librarians so much and I think what you do is such a valuable thing.”
Thanks for all the wonderful stories, Stan. Excelsior! #RIPStanLee
#Librarians reading Marie Kondo's #book advice:
50% are confused by the concept of a book that doesn't spark joy,
40% are fangirling about her organizational powers.
And 10% are preparing for the inevitable increase of encyclopedia donations this weekend.
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After two residents checked out every book in the library's Pride Month display to keep others from accessing them, boxes began to arrive containing new copies of the books, and the library received more than $15K in donations.
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#UniteAgainstBookBans
Actor, director, writer, and wise human being, #EthanHawke, urges everyone to support libraries, "the most beautiful institutions that mankind has ever created." bit.ly/ethan-hawke #LibrariesTransform
Happy #NationalLibraryWeek! Be sure to visit your library this week to celebrate! #LibrariesTransform
The ALA Executive Board and the Boards of Directors for all of ALA's eight divisions have released a joint statement opposing widespread efforts to censor books in U.S. schools and libraries. #FReadom #IntellectualFreedom bit.ly/ALA-Censorship
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Shout out to all the library workers providing voting resources for #ElectionDay. Thank you!
#VoteToday #VoteLibraries
Sounds right to us. t.co/qHl0ctoXfl
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Libraries Are For Everyone artwork, free to use courtesy of @Hafuboti and@SCLIBRARY. #LibrariesRespond
ALA affirms its commitment to diversity and inclusion, and against bigotry and hatred. We stand with the Dreamers, all the immigrants we serve and who work in our libraries, and our colleagues in Latin America, the Caribbean and Africa.—ALA Pres. Jim Neal bit.ly/2wbzhpw
80% agree with the following statement: "Individual parents can set rules for their own children, but they do not have the right to decide for other parents what books are available to their children."
#UniteAgainstBookBans
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Michiganders oppose book bans by a vast majority: cbsnews.com/detroit/news/b
We need to counter the vocal minority. Use our Action Toolkit to help you and your community #UniteAgainstBookBans: uniteagainstbookbans.org/toolkit/ @MLAoffice @MIRighttoRead
We stand against racism.
Visit our page for resources and and statements on racism. ala.org/advocacy/diver
We feel seen.
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❤️ #40: Beverly Cleary learned to write for children by telling stories as a librarian. bit.ly/2DcmTKX
#NationalLibraryWeek #DEARDay
#NationalLibraryWeek starts tomorrow (April 8), and we're excited! Here are some hashtags and post ideas to follow along throughout week. More NLW resources at: ala.org/nlw
#LibrariesTransform #LibrariesLead
This fight is not about saving a book. It’s about saving a child who needs that books to feel seen and heard. — School librarian Elissa Malespina
We can't let #DavidBowie's birthday pass without posting his iconic celebrity READ poster from . It's out of print, but we still receive quite a few requests to purchase it. bit.ly/2Fj9naf
📣 Big News! 📣The Senate passed the Museum & Library Services Act last night! Huge thanks to , the bill's cosponsors, and the HELP Committee for all your leadership. One more week to get this crucial legislation through the House before the 115th Congress wraps up.
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Great news: US Senate unanimously passed my Museum & Library Services Act. This is a bipartisan rebuke of Trump’s attempt to put #IMLS on chopping block & will instead help #libraries & #museums modernize, collaborate, & strengthen their capacity to serve their communities.
We changed up our #NationalLibraryWeek theme from "Find Your Place at the Library" to "Find the Library at Your Place!" Learn more about the theme update and resources available for next week: ala.org/nlw
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Your words have the power to challenge censorship. Support the freedom to read & express ideas. #bannedbooksweek thndr.me/NcRM2D
🎇🎆 Congress has passed S. 3530, the Museum and Library Services Act (MLSA)! We are so proud and thrilled to see the reauthorization of cross the finish line, capping two years of hard work by all library advocates! 🎇🎆
James Holzhauer has been breaking all kinds of records on Jeopardy!, winning more than $1 million so far. Where did he learn all that trivia? The children’s section at his local library. nyti.ms/2Wf8zZB #ChildrensBookWeek #LibrariesTransform
Reading aloud with children increases their odds of academic and economic success in life—and it's really fun. bit.ly/2rXIWBZ #WorldReadAloudDay #LibrariesTransform
#ToniMorrisonRip — Nobel Prize-winning author, free speech advocate, and friend to #libraries. #ToniMorrison❤️
📢 Breaking News: In an effort to strengthen library and museum services across the nation, is introducing the Museum and Library Services Act of 2017, along with , , , and .
It’s #BannedBooksWeek! This year’s theme is a reminder of the unifying power of stories and the divisiveness of censorship. Find ways to take action at ala.org/bbooks #BooksUniteUs
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National Library Workers Day is Tuesday, April 10. Remember to show some love for the fantastic library workers in your life. ala-apa.org/nlwd/ #NationalLibraryWeek #NLWD18
"The Bluest Eye" and four children’s picture books, including “I am Jazz,” will remain in the St. Tammany Library thanks to the organizing efforts of local advocates like .
#UniteAgainstBookBans
The last storm-damaged public library branch in New Orleans has finally reopened, more than a decade after it was flooded by Hurricane Katrina. bit.ly/2LjZybv
Full-page ad this morning in the NYT. We are proud to stand with — along with , , , , , and so many other great organizations — to oppose book banning.
#BannedBooksWeek #UniteAgainstBookBans
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It's our birthday! President John Adams approves establishment of the Library of Congress, 1800 #hbd #otd #tih loc.gov/item/today-in-
The American Library Association supports and all Texas library workers as they fight to prevent the erasure of the lives of BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ persons from the library collections of Texas schools, libraries, and universities.
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TLA opposes efforts that restrict the freedom to read through banning, removing, or other forms of restricting access to books or other materials. Read our full statement here: txla.org/news/the-freed
A sad day for Jamestown and the U.S. When the decision is made to close and lock the library doors, everyone—those that voted no, those that voted yes, and those that did not vote—will lose access to a place to read, gather, socialize, study, vote and learn. #UniteAgainstBookBans
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Alarming and dangerous anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric has essentially defunded the Patmos Library. This is short sighted and punishes, irreparably, the entire community. Read MLA's statement here on the 2nd failed attempt to pass a 10-year millage in Jamestown MI: milibraries.org/index.php?opti
School libraries are essential for comprehensive education - here are just a few of the 100 things students miss without a library at school. See the whole list and more school library advocacy resources: ala.org/aasl/advocacy/ #NLLD2020
ALA opposes new administration policies that contradict core values ow.ly/n7kZ308vz3t #librariesrespond
. ’ character #TheChild has found his way to the library! Support ALA (and protect Baby Yoda) by adding this new READ poster to your collection today.
READ Poster: bit.ly/TheChild-Poste
Bookmarks: bit.ly/TheChild-Bookm
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If you find yourself staying home sick (or just avoiding public spaces), your library’s electronic resources could help you pass the time: visit your library’s website to see what eBooks, audiobooks, and movies are available online with your library card. bit.ly/2W08USK
Happy School Library Month! Schools with a strong school library program and a certified school librarian ensure students have the best chance to succeed. Take time during April to thank your school librarian and advocate on their behalf. ala.org/aasl/advocacy/
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Macmillan wants to limit readers’ access to new eBook titles through libraries.
Text “EBOOKS” to 40649 and tell that their embargo is unacceptable & access to eBooks should not be delayed or denied. #eBooksForAll
Sue Halpern gets to the heart of the reason why Amazon and coffee shops will never replace libraries. A lovely read to start #NationalLibraryWeek.
👀 Are you sitting down? President is our closing speaker at #ALAAC21! We’ll give you a second to collect yourself and then smash that REGISTRATION button at bit.ly/obama-alaac21
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ALA Executive Board Recommends Closing Libraries to Public
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The ALA Executive Board stands with BCALA in condemning violence and racism towards Black people and all People of Color. #BlackLivesMatter
bit.ly/ALA-standswith
Parents have the right and are encouraged to be active participants in their child’s education, including the selection of the books they read; they do not have the right to impose their personal beliefs on other families or make decisions for all children. #UniteAgainstBookBans
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TLA releases new statement: Restrictive School Board Policies Threaten the Right to Read @TxASL txla.org/news/restricti
Today, Macmillan announced they are lifting the embargo.
ALA's response: “Equitable access to digital content is more important than ever as libraries continue to serve their communities amid rapidly changing circumstances.”
Full Statement: ala.org/news/press-rel #eBooksForAll
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This is what happens when community members stand together!
& ALA Advocates from across Missouri said it proudly: don't defund our libraries. The State Senate heard them loud & clear! Thank you to EVERY advocate who made their voice heard:
Happy #NationalLibraryWeek! Together, let’s shine a light on how libraries strengthen and empower our communities. If you’re looking for ideas about how to get involved, visit bit.ly/celebrate-nlw. #LibrariesTransform
“We do not choose to become freedom fighters, the freedom fight chooses us. The freedom fight has chosen you. The freedom fight has chosen every single library professional in the country." — Dr. Ibram X. Kendi at the #ALAAC23 Rally for the Right to Read
The American Library Association has decided to cancel the 2020 Annual Conference due to COVID-19. Read more about the decision below. #alaac20
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Not everyone can give financially on #GivingTuesday, so today we also want to promote Library Kindnesses, or small kindnesses you can perform to support your libraries and librarians. #GiveALA
Many, many, many congratulations to ’s fearless leader Dr. Carla Hayden on her lifetime of accomplishments - and on being awarded a lifetime membership to the American Library Association. She is an inspiration to us all. #alaac18
ALA condemns FCC vote to undermine net neutrality protections, vows to defend open internet ala.org/news/press-rel