AI is everywhere. Library decision makers must understand and weigh both constructive and problematic elements of this technology.

The Senate Education Committee voted to favorably recommend SB 253, an education bill that requires local library collection policies, a reconsideration process and protections against retaliation; sponsor removed a master's-degree requirement and added certified language-arts teachers to the staffing definition after stakeholder feedback.

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The Guthrie library director presented a redline of policy changes that would consolidate multiple card types into one primary card, limit hot-spot loans, raise DVD checkout limits and remove routine late fees while preserving account-hold mechanisms. The board will vote on revisions after a full board is seated.

As a concerned advocate for libraries and education, federal funding is tremendously important for the services we provide our communities every day. We applaud the increase included in the FY2...

At a first reading of proposed Policy 6950, Darien board members debated statutory language, definitions of "age-appropriate" materials and review procedures that rely on outside resources; the administration will seek a legal opinion before a second reading.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Public Library Service Board considered a proposal Thursday that would modify APLS code to deem reading material that encourages, promotes or contains positive portrayals of transgender procedures, gender ideology or the concept of more than two genders inappropriate for children. The proposal was introduced by APLS Board member Amy Minton, […] The post Alabama state library board floats cracking down on ‘positive portrayals’ of gender ideology at libraries appeared first on Alabama Daily News.

Library officials reveal over a million dollars owed for lost books and fees.

The board voted to approve a package of 14 policy updates, including a new process letting parents block specific library titles and aligning field-trip sleeping arrangements with state statute; administrators said they will publish procedures and notice for parents.

Doctor Minor celebrates graduates and addresses budget challenges for upcoming school year.

Senator Reed and Representative Grijalva, Thank you for co-authoring the Right to Read Act. All students, including low-income and minority students, children with disabilities, and English lang...