@GeometricRabbit

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"Decades from now, library workers will look back at the 2026 conference in Chicago as the point where the next century of service began." Gear up for #ALAAC26 with ALA President @GeometricRabbit. americanlibrariesmagazine.orā€¦

Sparking a New Era | American Libraries Magazine

ALA's Annual Conference and Exhibition returns to Chicago, and the 150th celebration signifies the momentum we carry into the next era.

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The FCC has issued a draft proposal asking if the E-Rate program should be "limited or sunset." Learn more at americanlibrariesmagazine.orā€¦

A New Threat to E-Rate | American Libraries Magazine

The FCC has proposed limiting or sunsetting the E-Rate program that provides broadband funding to public libraries and schools.

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NCAC proudly announces Don't Delete Art to its Arts and Culture Advocacy! Thanks to all collaborators for six years of impactful work! #ArtsAdvocacy #DontDeleteArt #SupportArtists
Three hands holding megaphones around text announcing Don't Delete Art joining the National Coalition Against Censorship's advocacy work.

ALT Three hands holding megaphones around text announcing Don't Delete Art joining the National Coalition Against Censorship's advocacy work.

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"After years of navigating shifting landscapes, there is no substitute for the hand-to-hand knowledge exchanged among colleagues." ALA President @GeometricRabbit looks ahead to #ALAAC26. americanlibrariesmagazine.orā€¦

Sparking a New Era | American Libraries Magazine

ALA's Annual Conference and Exhibition returns to Chicago, and the 150th celebration signifies the momentum we carry into the next era.

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ALA President @GeometricRabbit reflects on the Association's first 150 years, and looks forward to the next. americanlibrariesmagazine.orā€¦

ALA at 150 | American Libraries Magazine

Libraries are not just buildings; they are the pulse of democracy, the heart of community, and the echo of our collective soul.

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Our May issue, commemorating ALA's 150th anniversary, looks at moments that changed librarianship, barrier-busting library leaders, and more than a century of library poster art. Read the full issue at bit.ly/AL-May26issue or by article at bit.ly/AL-May26stories.
Cover of the May 2026 issue of American Libraries featuring a historic drawing of a library with modern users overlaid.

ALT Cover of the May 2026 issue of American Libraries featuring a historic drawing of a library with modern users overlaid.

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šŸ“šāœØ In 10 years in libraries, Iā€™ve never seen 300 Norwegian librarians moved like this. Today, Sam Helmick, the American Library Association, did. The fight against book bans is about democracy. We canā€™t take our values for granted. šŸ“– #Libraries #FreedomToRead #Democracy
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In honor of National Library Week, I spoke with the ALA's president, Sam Helmick, about the week of celebration and its critical call to action. editorandpublisher.com/storiā€¦ #NationalLibraryWeek #ALA #RightToRead #newsmedia #libraries #UniteAgainstBookBans

Find your joy at the library: ALA urges communities and news media to stand against book bans -...

Libraries and local news organizations share more in common than many people realize. Both exist to inform their communities, expand access to knowledge and defend the First Amendment. As the...

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Head of Iranā€™s National Archives & #Library wrote to ALA President Sam Helmick on protecting cultural #heritage during the war. Helmick responded, emphasizing libraries and archives as reflections of human dignity, calling their protection a shared global responsibility.
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The theme of #NationalLibraryWeek is joy. Sam Helmick, 2025-2026 President of the American Library Association states that ā€œJoy can be a quiet thing. Joy is the child who discovers their first favorite book and insists on reading it again right there on the library floor.
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Libraries are outstanding partners and collaborators that support local businesses and entrepreneurship. Read more from ALA President @GeometricRabbit. americanlibrariesmagazine.orā€¦

Good for Business | American Libraries Magazine

No matter the physical size or budget, every library can play a role in supporting small businesses and promoting local economic vitality.

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Sam Helmick reminds us that our founding fathers stressed the importance of libraries from the very beginning. #LibraryAdvocacy #LiteracyMatters Hear the full story on Viewpoints Radio: ow.ly/mLwa50XGwCX
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"When we tell our stories, we remind the world that libraries are not just buildings or budgets. They are living testaments to human curiosity and care." Read more from ALA President @GeometricRabbit. americanlibrariesmagazine.orā€¦

Your Library Story | American Libraries Magazine

When we tell our stories, we remind the world that libraries are living testaments to human curiosity and care.

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2026 is ALA's 150th anniversary, a milestone that invites us to advocate fiercely and invest in the infrastructure that makes libraries a foundation of thriving communities. Celebrate all year at ALA150.org. #ForOurLibraries youtube.com/watch?v=v5L_7MB8ā€¦

Celebrating 150 Years of ALA | Honoring Libraries, Empowering Communities

Join the American Library Association in commemorating 150 years of championing libraries and the freedom to read. Explore our history, celebrate milestones, and help shape the future of librarians...

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Your story matters. ALA President @GeometricRabbit demonstrates how sharing your work and your achievements is a critical act of library advocacy. americanlibrariesmagazine.orā€¦

Your Library Story | American Libraries Magazine

When we tell our stories, we remind the world that libraries are living testaments to human curiosity and care.

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ALA Welcomes New Executive Director (Interview with Daniel J. Montgomery) (via @PublishersWkly) publishersweekly.com/pw/by-tā€¦ #libraries @ALALibrary
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In "The Pulse of Our Profession," ALA President @GeometricRabbit highlights how ALA chapters are "our heartbeat, our first indicators of new trends, the tightening pressure on legislative challenges, and the steady rhythm of community needs." americanlibrariesmagazine.orā€¦

The Pulse of Our Profession | American Libraries Magazine

ALA chapters are our first indicators of new trends, tightening pressure on legislative challenges, and the steady rhythm of community needs.

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Good Morning ā˜€ļø * I like living. I have sometimes been wildly, despairingly, acutely miserable, wracked with sorrow; but through it all I still know quite certainly that just to be alive is a grand thing. - Agatha Christie. * Art by Richard Nadler.
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Lotus Flower Sun Lijuan.
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Itā€™s Global Media and Information Literacy Week. What we share online can have consequences in the real world, and misinformation can result in people being left uninformed & at risk. Pause to verify facts by asking basic questions before sharing content online.
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