Author: Angela Maycock
Free webinar on reporting and responding to challenges to library materials
Register now for “Defend the Freedom to Read: Reporting Challenges” Challenges to library materials take place in schools and libraries across this country every day. One of the ALA Office for […]
Ethics Matters! Join OIF for a half-day preconference in Chicago
The ALA Committee on Professional Ethics invites you to join a half-day preconference offered during the 2013 ALA Annual Conference in Chicago this summer! “Ethics Matters: Ethical Decision-Making for Librarians […]
Free webinar on self-service holds March 19!
Is your library considering a move to self-service holds (also known as open-shelf holds)? Such systems have enabled many libraries to successfully continue user hold services despite staff cuts and […]
Timeline entry for 2011: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
We’re highlighting year 2011 on the timeline of banned and challenged books. The featured books is “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian,” by Sherman Alexie. In 2011, the […]
Timeline entry for 2010: ttyl
We’re now onto 2010 of the timeline of banned and challenged books. Today’s featured book is “ttyl,” by Lauren Myracle. Published in 2004, “ttyl” was the first book written entirely […]
Timeline entry for 2006: And Tango Makes Three
It’s the second day of Banned Books Week! Throughout the week, we will continue to highlight one book from its new timeline of banned and challenged books each day. Today […]
Timeline entry for 2003: The Giver
Leading up to Banned Books Week 2012, ALA will highlight one book from its new timeline of banned and challenged books each day. Today we feature the year 2003 and […]
Timeline entry for 2001: Catcher in the Rye
Leading up to Banned Books Week 2012, ALA will highlight one book from its new timeline of banned and challenged books each day. Today we feature the year 2001 and […]
Timeline entry for 2000: Captain Underpants
Leading up to Banned Books Week 2012, ALA will highlight one book from its new timeline of banned and challenged books each day. Today we feature the year 2000 and […]
Timeline entry for 1999: Fallen Angels
Leading up to Banned Books Week 2012, ALA will highlight one book from its new timeline of banned and challenged books each day. Today we feature the year 1999 and […]