We’re proud to share ALA’s new Strategic Plan, built around four key priorities: ✔ Workforce Development ✔ Innovation & Technology ✔ Advocacy ✔ Community & Engagement Together, we’re building a stronger ALA—and a stronger future for libraries everywhere. Your voice, your time, and your support can help turn this vision into action. Be part of what’s next. https://www.ala.org/Strategic-Plan-2025 (fb)

NEW in the New York Times: Costs for digital content at libraries are spiraling out of control, placing huge burdens on libraries seeking to provide access for their patrons. "...library access to digital books and digital audiobooks — often collectively referred to as e-books — generally costs much more than the print version of these books." Read more about solutions offered by state legislatures - with analysis and insights from ALA Senior Policy Fellow Alan Inouye and Connecticut library leader Ellen Paul: (fb)