U.S. Supreme Court Records and Briefs: The Arguments That Shaped America, Now Freely Available - #SupremeCourt #LegalResearch

Activists say MCPL should remove books linked to controversial Hindu group Funding for a Hindi book collection at the Germantown Library have fueled allegations of it being supported by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America, deemed by some local activists as a hate group.

Activists say Germantown Library should remove books linked to controversial Hindu group - #Germantown #PublicLibraries

Mamdani appoints Black lesbian librarian as the chief keeper of NYC’s records (exclusive) While the Trump administration faces scrutiny over efforts to strip or alter public data, New York City elevates Shawn(ta) Smith-Cruz as a leader committed to preserving it.

Mamdani appoints Black lesbian librarian as the chief keeper of NYC’s records - #Mamdani #Librarians

Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, with 'Sold' topping the list The American Library Association says book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs. Efforts to remove titles have become more coordinated and politicized.

Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, with ‘Sold’ topping the list - #BookBans #ALA #Censorship

Advocates for young San Diegans decry mayor’s proposed cuts to youth services, libraries and parks It’s unclear what would happen to the city’s Youth Commission and the child and youth plan — both overseen by an office that faces elimination.

Advocates for young San Diegans decry mayor’s proposed cuts to youth services, libraries and parks - #SanDiego #Budgets #PublicLibraries

Former Tyler librarian files suit, claims firing over ‘political pressure’ A former Tyler librarian has filed a lawsuit against the city, a mayoral candidate and a political advocacy group, claiming she was fired for political reasons.

Former Tyler librarian files suit, claims firing over ‘political pressure’ - #Librarians #Texas #Lawsuits

The Internet's Most Powerful Archiving Tool Is in Peril As major news outlets cut off the Wayback Machine, journalists and advocacy groups are rallying to protect the Internet Archive’s vast collection of web pages.

The Internet's Most Powerful Archiving Tool Is in Peril - #WaybackMachine #InternetArchive

UWM Libraries provide pathways for academic achievement - #AcademicLibraries

Oak Park library's hidden disabilities healing circle offers healing, 'sense of belonging' - #PublicLibraries

Federal appeals court rules Iowa can ban LGBT indoctrination in schools - #iowa #BookBans #CourtOpinions

Librarians on the Front Line: University Libraries Address Book Bans, Censorship - #StonyBrooke #BookBans

Chicago Public Library expands automatic access to more than 315,000 CPS students with 81 Club program Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Public Library announced a new partnership that automatically registers more than 315,000 Chicago Public School students for the city's libraries.

Chicago Public Library expands automatic access to more than 315,000 CPS students with 81 Club program - #Chicago #PublicLibraries

1874 Arkansas Constitution and Convention Records Available Online The U of A Libraries and the Arkansas Attorney General’s Office collaborated with the Quill Project at the University of Oxford to digitize the 1874 Arkansas Constitution and convention records.

1874 Arkansas Constitution and Convention Records Available Online - #Arkansas #DigitalArchives

Americans still opt for print books over digital or audio versions; few are in book clubs - #Books #Reading #Print

Irving Public Library Proposed Policy Change Moves Forward: Protecting Kids From Explicit Books - #Dallas #PublicLibraries

Moreno Valley to remove likeness of Cesar Chavez from library mural amid fallout over misconduct allegations #CesarChavez

Chicago Turns All Public School IDs Into Library Cards To Boost Student Access Chicago Public Library and CPS on Tuesday announced the expansion of The 81 Club, a program that looks to remove any barriers to accessing the library system's 6 million-item collection as well as its...

Chicago Turns All Public School IDs Into Library Cards To Boost Student Access #Chicago #Libraries

How Accurate Are Google’s A.I. Overviews?

How Accurate Are Google’s A.I. Overviews? #AI #Research #Google

Trump administration withdraws appeal, securing historic victory for libraries and IMLS On April 6, 2026, a federal court granted the Trump Administration’s request to withdraw its appeal of a federal judge’s earlier ruling that struck down the Administration’s dismantling of the Institu...

Trump administration withdraws appeal, securing historic victory for libraries and IMLS - #IMLS #TACO

Texas Considers Required Reading List for Schools, Which Includes the Bible

Texas Considers Required Reading List for Schools, Which Includes the Bible #Texas #Reading #Books

Fired library director's supporters speak out at meeting to replace her Fired Rutherford County Library Director Luanne James still inspires supporters who spoke April 6 to officials seeking to replace her.

Fired library director's supporters speak out at meeting to replace her - #Librarians #PublicLibraries

UNBANNED: National Book Ban Conversation Celebrates National Library Week and Emancipation Weekend in DC Award-Winning Documentary Screening, Expert Panel, and Community Bookstore Unite in DC

UNBANNED: National Book Ban Conversation Celebrates National Library Week and Emancipation Weekend in DC - #Unbanned #NationalLibraryWeek

Little Free Library Announces First Book Partnership - Little Free Library The national nonprofits First Book and Little Free Library recently announced a new partnership to expand access to brand-new books for Little Free Library’s book-sharing boxes across the country. Thr...

Little Free Library Announces First Book Partnership - #LittleFreeLibrary

Appeals court lets Iowa enforce book ban and restrictions on LGBTQ+ topics in K-6 classes An appellate court has ruled that Iowa can fully enforce a law restricting instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in schools up to sixth grade.

Appeals court lets Iowa enforce book ban and restrictions on LGBTQ+ topics in K-6 classes - #Iowa #CourtOpinions #BookBans

Opinion: Bill 28 puts Alberta libraries at risk of government censorship Buried in an omnibus bill introduced on the day before the Easter long weekend, the Alberta government has taken aim at the most popular public institution in the province

Opinion: Bill 28 puts Alberta libraries at risk of government censorship - #Alberta #Canada #Libraries

From book bans to basement makeovers: 10 win I Love My Librarian Award for making a difference The I Love My Librarian Award celebrates librarians making a difference. Valerie Byrd Fort fights book bans at the University of South Carolina. Joanne Doucette mentors biomedicine students in...

From book bans to basement makeovers: 10 win I Love My Librarian Award for making a difference #Librarians

I Love My Librarian Award 2026. Composite of ten photos of librarians. Logos for Carnegie Corporation of New York, American Library Association, and the New York Public Library

ALA is thrilled to announce the 2026 recipients of the #ILoveMyLibrarian Award! Congratulations to these 10 outstanding librarians - people who power possibility in our neighborhoods, our schools, and our places of higher learning.

Meet the 2026 honorees here: https://bit.ly/3HcHvEy

Tennessee librarian fired for refusing to move queer books would 'do it again' The Tennessee librarian who was fired for refusing to move LGBTQ+ books from the children’s section says she “had no choice”.

Tennessee librarian fired for refusing to move queer books would ‘do it again’ - #Tennessee #BookBans #PublicLibraries #Librarians

School in censorship row after removing 130 'inappropriate' books The Lowry Academy in Salford ordered more than 130 books to be removed from the school's library over the 'nature of their content', sparking a debate over censorship at UK schools.

School embroiled in censorship row after removing 130 'inappropriate' books - including 1984, Twilight and Heartstopper - #UK #BannedBooks #Censorship

Rutherford County library director could face disciplinary action over LGBTQIA book stance Rutherford County Library System Dir. Luanne James recently took a 1st Amendment stand on children's LGBTQIA books that could draw disciplinary action.

Rutherford County library director could face disciplinary action over LGBTQIA book stance - #BookBans #Tennessee #PublicLibraries #Libraries