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Roberta Stevens is the president of the American Library Association (ALA), The ALA is the voice of America's libraries and the millions of people who depend on them. Its 62,000 members are primarily librarians and library supporters. The mission of the ALA is to provide leadership for the development, promotion and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all.

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Library Technology: Helping Job Seekers

Posted June 28, 2011 | 12:23:25 (EST)

Five years ago, the American Library Association (ALA) conference was the first major convention to return to a post-Katrina New Orleans.

Internally, some thought it courageous, while others believed it was very risky. But 17,000 librarians and exhibitors descended upon New Orleans in 2006 - just nine months...

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Yes, There Is Still Book Banning in the United States

Posted September 24, 2010 | 18:40:50 (EST)

Throughout the country, most children are starting a new academic year. Teachers are sending out lists of required readings, and parents are beginning to shop for books. In some cases, classics like The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Catcher in the Rye and To Kill a Mockingbird may be...

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