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Council has adopted “Guidance on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Libraries,” a new resource designed to help libraries develop and revise policies for the ethical, human-centered use of ...

The Public Library Association (PLA) announced the availability of a new practical guide for engaging Spanish-speaking community members.

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What prompted the need for this document? After the 2016 elections, there was a spike in reported hate crimes in American libraries. Consequently, questions about hate speech, the First Amendment, and ...

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The purpose of this document is to provide ALA guidance for libraries developing or revising local artificial intelligence (AI) use policies, procedures, and vendor-review practices. This guidance ...

Recognizing the best fiction and nonfiction books for adult readers published in the U.S The Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction, established in 2012, recognize the best ...

Challenges to the content of books and other materials are a familiar experience for library staff. ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom has provided many resources to navigate such challenges on its ...

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