Trump Executive Order Targets IMLS for Closure
In a March 14 Executive Order, President Donald Trump has targeted seven more federal agencies for permanent closure, including the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The order states that
Andrew Richard Albanese
ALA Awards Its Highest Honor to Penguin Random House SVP Skip Dye
“Dye continues to be a dedicated and impactful leader in the library community and has stayed true to ALA’s mission of ensuring access to information for all,” ALA President Cindy Hohl said, in a statement.
Judge Rejects Florida's Bid to Toss Closely Watched Book Ban Lawsuit
In a win for freedom to read advocates, a federal court has ruled that a publisher-led lawsuit challenging Florida law HB 1069 can proceed.
The Queue: Library News for the Week Ending March 7, 2025
Among the week's headlines: Montana legislators spar over the role of libraries; Iowa continues its assault on professional library associations; the Georgia senate passes a measure exposing librarians to criminal liability; and Missouri looks to censor digital library catalogs in schools.
Each week, Words & Money will feature a range of interviews, Q&As, and featured talks with authors and newsmakers
Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud talk about their new book, 'The Cartoonists' Club,' at the ALA's LibLearnX conference, out from Scholastic in April.
New Report Explores Digital Censorship
The unprecedented surge in book banning has made headlines in recent years, but a new report is looking to shed light on another facet of the current censorship battle—efforts
Clarivate Extends Timeline to Phase Out Print, Perpetual Access Ebook Sales
The March 4 letter comes after Clarivate officials on February 18 announced a “transformative” new subscription access model for ProQuest collections.