American Library Association is the oldest and largest library association in the world. It's mission is to provide leadership for the development, promotion and improvement of library and information services.
Official publication of the ALA, including news articles, topics, issues, and trends relating to libraries.
Homepage of the Los Angeles Central Library. The site of the 1986 fire that destroyed over half a million items.
A history of US public libraries provided by the Digital Public Library of America.
Resources for Public Libraries serving patrons experiencing homelessness.
Print books about libraries can be located in the library stacks in the "Z" section.
Did reading "The Library Book" by Susan Orlean make you think about working in a library?
Our State Community College District has a Library Technician Certification Program. Talk to an academic counselor to find out more information.
Want to become a Librarian?
Visit ala.org's Library Careers page for more information on career pathways and education information.
"Google can bring you back 100,000 answers,
a librarian can bring you back the right one."
–Neil Gaiman
A comprehensive source on the most current and controversial issues of the day with complete summaries, forecasting, pros and cons, maps and graphs, bibliographies, and more.
Exclusive, extensive, and objective coverage: timely, in-depth articles covering complex, hot-button issues. Pro and con statements: main arguments focusing on each side of the controversy.
The complete academic encyclopedia, related articles, images, and Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary.