Now shipping! Helping library workers keep pace with changing technologies and rapidly evolving cultural expectations amidst tumultuous times, this book outlines practical strategies for leading a library upskilling or staff development program on limited resources. https://bit.ly/4vUgMUq

Upskilling for Library Workers: A Guide for Future-Ready Professionals

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Presenting at #ALAAC27 is an amazing opportunity to advance your career, grow your professional community, and help shape the future of our profession. But there’s one week left to add your voice to the conversation. Submit your program or poster proposal today. https://bit.ly/4qz7PgR

Seeking a new job or career change? Be more than just another résumé and engage in private conversations with hiring employers at the ALA JobLIST 2026 Virtual Career Fair on September 23. It’s FREE to attend! Register today at ala.org/career-fair!

At ALA Annual 2026, ALA Council passed a resolution calling for the adoption and recognition of the Librarians’ and Library Workers’ Bill of Rights, a landmark framework affirming the dignity, safety and professional rights of library workers across all sectors. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4pW49FN

Now shipping! This updated handbook will help new supervisors, librarians, library staff aspiring to supervisory roles, and seasoned administrators alike thoroughly grasp the dynamic responsibilities entailed in putting people foremost in their libraries. https://bit.ly/4vtWAbo

Regrettably, we have had to postpone the virtual career fair scheduled for tomorrow. We hope to have a new date set shortly and will share that out as soon as we have it! Thank you for understanding. #ALAAC26

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There's still time to register for the ALA JobLIST 2026 Virtual Career Fair on June 17! Registration is FREE and easy. Advance your career and build your network. Connect with top employers, regardless of your location. Register now at app.brazenconnect.com/a/ALA/e/yOJPm! #ALAAC26 #libraryjobs

There's still time to register for the ALA JobLIST 2026 Virtual Career Fair on June 17! Registration is FREE and easy. Advance your career and build your network. Connect with top employers, regardless of your location. Register now at app.brazenconnect.com/a/ALA/e/yOJPm! #ALAAC26 #libraryjobs

New on ACRLog... Mentoring MLIS Students on the Job Market: How to make mentorship work for you and your mentees "The guidance that library mentors provide to graduate students is invaluable but often overlooked or unseen as part of our professional portfolios." - Lexi Kadis bit.ly/49Oq3nK

Now on #TIEBlog TIE contributor Alejandro Marquez, a Science and Engineering Librarian at the University of Denver Libraries, reflects on the pressures of #leadership and the circumstances that limit its effectiveness. ow.ly/v8qQ50Z9tUO

📚Can't make it for the full conference? We've got options. Join us for a single day of speakers, education programs, and the Library Marketplace. Or three days of exhibitor visits, authors, and more in the Library Marketplace. #ALAAC26 Register Today! https://bit.ly/4qJALBq

Seeking a new job or career change? Be more than just another résumé and engage in private conversations with hiring employers at the ALA JobLIST 2026 Virtual Career Fair on June 17. It’s FREE to attend! Register today at app.brazenconnect.com/a/ALA/e/yOJPm! #ALAAC2026

What can you really do with a library degree? C&RL reviews Careers in Library and Information Services. 101 candid, first‑hand accounts spanning libraries and adjacent information careers, with refreshing honesty about career paths and LIS education. Read: bit.ly/crl-873-8

We're excited to announce the publication of our latest book - "Inclusive Leadership in Academic Libraries", edited by Annie Bélanger, Jennifer A. DeVito, and John J. Meier. Learn more in an excerpt from the preface and pick up a copy today! https://bit.ly/4sXmcLP

Looking to launch or advance your career? Registration is open for the ALA JobLIST 2026 Virtual Career Fair, June 17, where you will be able to connect directly with recruiters in private, one-on-one conversations. Sign up now at app.brazenconnect.com/a/ALA/e/yOJPm!

Lead with courage, compassion, and clarity using the professional development resources in the Spring/Summer 2026 ALA Editions catalog! https://alastore.ala.org/SS26catalog

New on ACRLog... Supporting Library Workers Who Have Lost Their Jobs "The person who has lost their job is probably going through some form of grief. They’re losing financial security, their professional identity, their expectations of a stable future." - Violet Fox bit.ly/4bDdPOz

Join @amlibraries.bsky.social for the next AL Live, “Pathways and Specialties: Choosing the right LIS program" on Tues., Feb. 3 at 2 p.m. Eastern. Register for FREE at bit.ly/4pFB13R. Sponsored by Old Dominion University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and University of Washington.

Dig deeper with peers to gain fresh perspectives and practical approaches in these facilitator-led conversations building on the Strengthening Leadership sessions. #ALAVirtual26 Secure your spot today. https://www.ala.org/virtual-event

In these facilitator-led conversations, you will further explore the insights discovered in the Sustaining Wellbeing sessions. Connect with peers who get your day-to-day and walk away with practical tools and strategies. #ALAVirtual26 Secure your spot today. www.ala.org/virtual-event

I am retiring. They have posted my job: joblist.ala.org/jobs/view/ed.... Thx @ala-joblist.bsky.social 👍 This @unmc.bsky.social library team is fantastic to work with.

New on ACRLog... Let’s Talk About It: AI and the Academic Librarian Job Search "Would a human ever look at my CV and cover letter (which I spent hours customizing for each application), or would an AI tool scan and discard it in seconds?" - Eleanor Ball bit.ly/4j6Irf3

📣 Future library pros, this one’s on us. ALA Student Members attend #ALAVirtual26 for free. Hear real talk from the field, connect with future colleagues, and renew your energy for what’s ahead. Not a Student Member yet? Now’s a great time to join. https://www.ala.org/virtual-event

Treat yourself or stock up on gifts for library lovers with the Library Gift Shop Cyber Monday Deal: 30% off purchases over $70! https://www.librarygiftshop.org/ Your order helps support ALA’s advocacy efforts.

Our New Roles and Changing Landscapes and Value of Academic Libraries Committees invite your feedback on two proposed draft revisions of current status of academic librarians standards. Learn more on ACRL Insider and submit your feedback by Dec. 19. https://bit.ly/3XDxcAu

ACRL Status of Academic Librarians Standards Revision Feedback Due December 19

The ACRL New Roles and Changing Landscapes (NRCL) and Value of Academic Libraries (VAL) Committees invite your feedback on two proposed draft revisions of current standards. The first, Standards ...

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2 days left: Apply for a #PLA2026 scholarship (in-person or virtual). Included: Comp. conference registration, travel stipend + 1 year of ALA/PLA membership, which includes access to American Libraries & Public Libraries magazines, discounts on webinars + more. Apply now: https://bit.ly/3JGs0sp

Hey #Library folks, I'm giving an ALA webinar on the accommodations process for library workers on Dec 2 #CripLib Free for ALA members! Register here: elearning.ala.org/local/catalo...

✈️ Meet us in Minneapolis—or join us virtually—for #PLA2026, an unforgettable experience with over 100 educational sessions on topics like leadership, community partnerships, censorship and misinformation, A.I., and more. Register now: https://www.placonference.org/

Hot off the presses! Our latest book - "Navigating Disability in the Academic Library Workplace," edited by Paula Martin and Samantha Peter - is now available. Learn more in an excerpt from the introduction on ACRL Insider... https://bit.ly/3L1vi9O

"Like many librarians I know, continual learning is a big part of our careers; we’re curious and interested in learning. But what comes with time and experience is the confidence and expertise to perform our jobs at a higher level." - Justin Fuhr

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New on ACRLog... Building My Career "Why is professional identity important to you? For me, it helps to develop career goals, pursue professional development opportunities, and build confidence in the professional expertise I have to offer students, faculty, and library staff." bit.ly/4m8LpjO