An #alaac26 panel discussed how librarians can become experts at recommending games as well as books. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/players-advisory/
Players’ Advisory | American Libraries Magazine
While many librarians are experts at recommending books. Finding the perfect game throws in a few more challenges.
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August 31, 2026 at 3:01 PM
An #alaac26 panel discussed how librarians can become experts at recommending games as well as books. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/players-advisory/
Librarians discussed approaches to responding to inappropriate calls that may not meet formal definitions of sexual harassment at an #alaac26 session. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/the-creepy-caller-problem/
The Creepy Caller Problem | American Libraries Magazine
“That guy” occupies a position between acceptable behavior and overt sexual harassment, making effective response difficult.
americanlibrariesmagazine.org
August 28, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Librarians discussed approaches to responding to inappropriate calls that may not meet formal definitions of sexual harassment at an #alaac26 session. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/the-creepy-caller-problem/
ALA members spoke about their pathways to Association leadership at the "Leading ALA into the Next 150 Years" #alaac26 session. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/leading-from-where-you-are/
Leading from Where You Are | American Libraries Magazine
At “Leading ALA Into the Next 150 Years,” longtime ALA members spoke about their pathways to governance and the importance of mentorship.
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August 27, 2026 at 10:58 PM
ALA members spoke about their pathways to Association leadership at the "Leading ALA into the Next 150 Years" #alaac26 session. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/leading-from-where-you-are/
Whether you use AI or not, it raises issues that libraries will need to help their users with. An #alaac26 panel provided tips. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/exercising-agency-with-ai/
Exercising Agency with AI | American Libraries Magazine
A panel at ALA’s 2026 Annual Conference and Exhibition in Chicago explored how libraries can navigate the ethics of generative AI.
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August 26, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Whether you use AI or not, it raises issues that libraries will need to help their users with. An #alaac26 panel provided tips. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/exercising-agency-with-ai/
Some flashback pictures from #ALAAC26- some upcoming horror titles! This B Just Won't Die by Tanya Pell on Oct 13, Mazywood by Tananarive Due on Sept 22, Off the Reservation by Stephen Graham Jones on Oct 13, and Something Followed Us Home ed by Cynthia Pelayo on Sept 29.
August 25, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Some flashback pictures from #ALAAC26- some upcoming horror titles! This B Just Won't Die by Tanya Pell on Oct 13, Mazywood by Tananarive Due on Sept 22, Off the Reservation by Stephen Graham Jones on Oct 13, and Something Followed Us Home ed by Cynthia Pelayo on Sept 29.
Former First Lady Jill Biden spoke at #alaac26 about her family, career, and legacy of advocacy. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/balancing-it-all/
Balancing It All | American Libraries Magazine
Former First Lady Jill Biden spoke about empathy in her career and the White House, and her family's efforts to support cancer research.
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August 25, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Former First Lady Jill Biden spoke at #alaac26 about her family, career, and legacy of advocacy. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/balancing-it-all/
The #alaac26 session "Elders Deserve Social Justice Too" session discussed how libraries can help fight age-related discrimination. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/a-generation-defining-issue/
A Generation-Defining Issue | American Libraries Magazine
As the population of those 65 and older continues to grow, library services for older adults must evolve and expand, too.
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August 24, 2026 at 2:49 PM
The #alaac26 session "Elders Deserve Social Justice Too" session discussed how libraries can help fight age-related discrimination. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/a-generation-defining-issue/
"I tried to conduct my [road] trips as an ordinary tourist...My only special qualification was my background as a historian." Watch Dr. Beverly Gage's thought-provoking discussion of her new book at the Readex Breakfast during #ALAAC26: https://ow.ly/681850ZzXYy
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August 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM
"I tried to conduct my [road] trips as an ordinary tourist...My only special qualification was my background as a historian." Watch Dr. Beverly Gage's thought-provoking discussion of her new book at the Readex Breakfast during #ALAAC26: https://ow.ly/681850ZzXYy
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Beauty entrepreneurs can get a lot of benefit from the local library, as demonstrated by the #alaac26 session “Breaking Barriers, Building Brands: Supporting Beauty Entrepreneurs in Libraries”. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/library-programming-glow-up/
Library Programming Gets a Glow-up | American Libraries Magazine
Providing support to underrepresented beauty entrepreneurs is part of why LaCresha Neal, started the Glow & Grow program.
americanlibrariesmagazine.org
August 21, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Beauty entrepreneurs can get a lot of benefit from the local library, as demonstrated by the #alaac26 session “Breaking Barriers, Building Brands: Supporting Beauty Entrepreneurs in Libraries”. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/library-programming-glow-up/
Pokémon clubs at libraries offer a way for children to gain reading, math, strategy, and social-emotional skills. An #alaac26 session shared more. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/catch-em-all/
Catch ’Em All | American Libraries Magazine
Pokémon clubs in libraries engage children while teaching reading, math, strategy, and social-emotional skills
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August 20, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Pokémon clubs at libraries offer a way for children to gain reading, math, strategy, and social-emotional skills. An #alaac26 session shared more. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/catch-em-all/
At #alaac26, comedian Melissa Villaseñor spoke about creativity and helping children embrace their true selves—and speaking at her hometown library. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/creativity-that-lights-the-soul/
August 18, 2026 at 4:29 PM
At #alaac26, comedian Melissa Villaseñor spoke about creativity and helping children embrace their true selves—and speaking at her hometown library. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/creativity-that-lights-the-soul/
“We’re being told to accept things the way they are, take our dissent and bury it,” said civil rights scholar @kimberlecrenshaw.bsky.social at her #alaac26 presentation, but people should talk back to authoritarianism. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/talking-back-to-injustice/
Talking Back to Injustice | American Libraries Magazine
Civil rights scholar and professor Kimberle Williams Crenshaw discussed her new memoir, Backtalker, at ALA’s 2026 Annual Conference in Chicago.
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August 17, 2026 at 2:41 PM
“We’re being told to accept things the way they are, take our dissent and bury it,” said civil rights scholar @kimberlecrenshaw.bsky.social at her #alaac26 presentation, but people should talk back to authoritarianism. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/talking-back-to-injustice/
“I do think that books have always been this kind of fortress in which we can save democracy,” declared novelist @minjinlee.bsky.social at her #alaac26 session. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/prices-paid-for-lessons-learned/
Prices Paid for Lessons Learned | American Libraries Magazine
Author Min Jin Lee's latest book explores the hagwon system of Korean education and the economic forces that shape narratives.
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August 14, 2026 at 11:38 PM
“I do think that books have always been this kind of fortress in which we can save democracy,” declared novelist @minjinlee.bsky.social at her #alaac26 session. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/prices-paid-for-lessons-learned/
How do the places where history happened shape the stories Americans tell about the past?
Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Beverly Gage explores that question in a thought-provoking discussion of her new book, This Land Is Your Land, recorded at the Readex Breakfast during #ALAAC26.
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Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Beverly Gage explores that question in a thought-provoking discussion of her new book, This Land Is Your Land, recorded at the Readex Breakfast during #ALAAC26.
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This Land is Your Land: A Road Trip Through U.S. History
YouTube video by Readex
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August 14, 2026 at 12:47 PM
How do the places where history happened shape the stories Americans tell about the past?
Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Beverly Gage explores that question in a thought-provoking discussion of her new book, This Land Is Your Land, recorded at the Readex Breakfast during #ALAAC26.
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Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Beverly Gage explores that question in a thought-provoking discussion of her new book, This Land Is Your Land, recorded at the Readex Breakfast during #ALAAC26.
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From July/August #HBMag Special Issue #ALA Awards, our annual Mind the Gap Awards! Our favorite books that DIDN'T win at #alayma26 (*sob*) www.hbook.com/story/2026-m... + our reviews www.hbook.com/story/review... #alaac26
August 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM
From July/August #HBMag Special Issue #ALA Awards, our annual Mind the Gap Awards! Our favorite books that DIDN'T win at #alayma26 (*sob*) www.hbook.com/story/2026-m... + our reviews www.hbook.com/story/review... #alaac26
The #alaac26 closing session featured a panel of ALA leaders discussing the current state of intellectual freedom, where it’s headed, and how to connect it to our other freedoms and to democracy. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/joy-as-an-act-of-resistance/
Joy as an Act of Resistance | American Libraries Magazine
With intertwining milestone anniversaries—the nation’s 250th and ALA’s 150th—ALA leaders discussed intellectual freedom and democracy.
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August 13, 2026 at 11:18 PM
The #alaac26 closing session featured a panel of ALA leaders discussing the current state of intellectual freedom, where it’s headed, and how to connect it to our other freedoms and to democracy. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/joy-as-an-act-of-resistance/
ICYMI: Review the nuanced discussions of AI for libraries at the #alaac26 Top Tech Trends panel. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/coexisting-with-the-machine/
Coexisting with the Machine | American Libraries Magazine
While AI remained a hot topic at this year’s “Top Tech Trends” panel, some speakers tempered their enthusiasm and focused on specific uses.
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August 12, 2026 at 5:50 PM
ICYMI: Review the nuanced discussions of AI for libraries at the #alaac26 Top Tech Trends panel. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/coexisting-with-the-machine/
Librarians discussed responses to inappropriate calls that may not meet formal definitions of sexual harassment at an #alaac26 session: https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/the-creepy-caller-problem/
The Creepy Caller Problem | American Libraries Magazine
“That guy” occupies a position between acceptable behavior and overt sexual harassment, making effective response difficult.
americanlibrariesmagazine.org
August 11, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Librarians discussed responses to inappropriate calls that may not meet formal definitions of sexual harassment at an #alaac26 session: https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/the-creepy-caller-problem/
Our commitment to research and education includes furthering the advancement of librarianship and supporting awards of achievement. During #ALAAC26 in June, we proudly recognized several recipients of OCLC-sponsored awards.
⤵️ Meet the recipients. #OCLCnews oc.lc/4xR74m7
⤵️ Meet the recipients. #OCLCnews oc.lc/4xR74m7
OCLC recognizes 2026 award recipients at ALA Annual Conference | OCLC
OCLC's commitment to research and education includes furthering the advancement of librarianship and supporting awards of achievement. During the 2026 ALA Annual Conference in Chicago, Illinois, OCLC recognized several recipients of OCLC-sponsored awards. OCLC is proud to recognize these 2026 award recipients on this page.
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August 10, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Our commitment to research and education includes furthering the advancement of librarianship and supporting awards of achievement. During #ALAAC26 in June, we proudly recognized several recipients of OCLC-sponsored awards.
⤵️ Meet the recipients. #OCLCnews oc.lc/4xR74m7
⤵️ Meet the recipients. #OCLCnews oc.lc/4xR74m7
Teens are interested in their futures, and Plano Public Library's Career Quest program helps them envision and plan. #alaac26 https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/beyond-career-day/
Beyond Career Day | American Libraries Magazine
Plano (Tex.) Public Library offers a three-day summer program designed to help teens envision—and plan for—their futures.
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August 10, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Teens are interested in their futures, and Plano Public Library's Career Quest program helps them envision and plan. #alaac26 https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/beyond-career-day/
Here is our ALA @ 150 Collaborative Zine by The #ZinePavilion at the @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social Annual Conference this year! #ALAAC26
The ALA @ 150 Collaborative Zine was made in recognition of ALA's 150th Anniversary in 2026.
The ALA @ 150 Collaborative Zine was made in recognition of ALA's 150th Anniversary in 2026.
August 8, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Here is our ALA @ 150 Collaborative Zine by The #ZinePavilion at the @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social Annual Conference this year! #ALAAC26
The ALA @ 150 Collaborative Zine was made in recognition of ALA's 150th Anniversary in 2026.
The ALA @ 150 Collaborative Zine was made in recognition of ALA's 150th Anniversary in 2026.
―❝The ALA @ 150 Collaborative Zine was made in recognition of ALA’s 150th Anniversary in 2026. The Zine Pavilion put out a call to hear the community’s experiences and we are excited to share this collaborative zine about all things ALA!❞（August 8, 2026）
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The Zine Pavilion at ALA
Here is our ALA @ 150 Collaborative Zine by The #ZinePavilion at the American Library Association Annual Conference this year! #ALAAC26
The ALA @ 150 Collaborative Zine was made in recognition of...
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August 9, 2026 at 1:36 AM
―❝The ALA @ 150 Collaborative Zine was made in recognition of ALA’s 150th Anniversary in 2026. The Zine Pavilion put out a call to hear the community’s experiences and we are excited to share this collaborative zine about all things ALA!❞（August 8, 2026）
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while you're chatting with vendors at #alaac26 ask them to consider having a booth at #thrivelib
Is your organization looking for a meaningful way to support librarians and library workers?
Every sponsorship directly funds subsidized tickets, keeping the conference accessible to library workers who need it most regardless of budget.
#ThriveLib
Every sponsorship directly funds subsidized tickets, keeping the conference accessible to library workers who need it most regardless of budget.
#ThriveLib
June 24, 2026 at 4:24 PM
while you're chatting with vendors at #alaac26 ask them to consider having a booth at #thrivelib
We’re bringing Southeast Asian comics to the city of Chicago! 🏙️
📚 ALA 2026 Annual Conference & Exhibition
25 – 29 June 2026
Find out books at: Publisher Spotlight (Booth 3631) & Consortium (Booth 3431)
📚 Children’s Institue 2026
26 – 29 June 2026
#ALAAC26 #publishing
📚 ALA 2026 Annual Conference & Exhibition
25 – 29 June 2026
Find out books at: Publisher Spotlight (Booth 3631) & Consortium (Booth 3431)
📚 Children’s Institue 2026
26 – 29 June 2026
#ALAAC26 #publishing
May 16, 2026 at 4:07 AM
We’re bringing Southeast Asian comics to the city of Chicago! 🏙️
📚 ALA 2026 Annual Conference & Exhibition
25 – 29 June 2026
Find out books at: Publisher Spotlight (Booth 3631) & Consortium (Booth 3431)
📚 Children’s Institue 2026
26 – 29 June 2026
#ALAAC26 #publishing
📚 ALA 2026 Annual Conference & Exhibition
25 – 29 June 2026
Find out books at: Publisher Spotlight (Booth 3631) & Consortium (Booth 3431)
📚 Children’s Institue 2026
26 – 29 June 2026
#ALAAC26 #publishing
The booth is set up and we are ready! Come find us at Red Comet Press Booth #3529 at ALA — doors open later today. See you in Chicago! 📚 #ALAAC26 #RedCometPress
June 26, 2026 at 5:07 PM
The booth is set up and we are ready! Come find us at Red Comet Press Booth #3529 at ALA — doors open later today. See you in Chicago! 📚 #ALAAC26 #RedCometPress