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| Site for AASL's National Conference & Exhibition

| Comprehensive website for Every Student Succeeds Act implementation (ESSA) as it relates to school libraries.

| Communication vehicle for AASL.

| A portal of resources and materials for the AASL "National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries."

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| The mission of the ALSC Blog is to provide a venue for coverage of time sensitive news in children’s librarianship, current issues in the field, and programs, conferences, initiatives, resources, and activities of interest to ALSC members and those interested in children’s librarianship.

| This official wiki of the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) is open to ALSC members and those with an interest in library service to children. It is a resource for information and news about ALSC and library activities and projects. All are invited to share news about committee work, share ideas and best practices, network, and contribute to the wiki.

| "Children and Libraries" (CAL) is the official journal of the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the ¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ. The Journal primarily serves as a vehicle for continuing education of librarians working with children, which showcases current scholarly research and practice in library service to children. It also serves as a vehicle for communication to the ALSC membership, spotlighting significant news, activities, and initiatives of the Association.

| Information about ALSC's initiative - El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day). Commonly known as Día, it is a celebration every day of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly on April 30. The celebration emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

| Information about ALSC and PLA's Every Child Ready to Read @ your library initiative

| Great Websites for Kids is a compilation of exemplary websites geared to children from birth to age 14. Suggested sites are evaluated by the Great Websites for Kids Committee using established selection criteria. The committee is made up of members of the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the ¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ.

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| Website portal for ACRL's 75th anniversary celebration.

| Website for ACRL AFAS.

| ACRL Anthropology and Sociology Section website.

| ACRL Arts section blog.

| ACRL AAMES section website.

| ACRL CJCLS blog.

| Online home for ACRL's biennial conference.

| ACRL news and information blog.

| Database of peer-reviewed information literacy instructional materials maintained by the ACRL Instruction Section.

| Website to to support advocacy efforts designed to transform the scholarly communication landscape.

| ACRL member-edited technology blog and site

| Website and blog.

| Website for the ACRL Western European Studies Section.

| ACRL member-edited issues blog

| Choice is the premier review journal of new academic titles, offering provides approximately 600 reviews every month, identifying the best new books and digital content in academia.

| Website for the CLDMP project.

| Portal with news and information on ACRL's Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education.

| Interactive online home of ACRL's Intersections of "Scholarly Communication and Information Literacy" publication and related initiatives.

| Online publishing platform for ACRL's journals and newsletter.

| Online publication site of essays commissioned for ACRL’s 75th anniversary.

| Website for ACRL Rare Books and Manuscripts Section annual conference.

| Website for ACRL Rare Books and Manuscripts Section annual conference.

| Website for ACRL's University Libraries Section Newsletter

| Portal for ACRL's Value of Academic Libraries initiative.

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(ITAL) | ITAL strives to provide profound insights into key topics at the intersection of libraries and technology and aims to publish a diverse range of voices from colleagues with varied backgrounds and perspectives, all contributing unique insights into the challenges and opportunities of technology in libraries.

(LL&M) | LL&M focuses on assisting library leaders, both formal and informal, at all levels as they deal with day-to-day challenges.

(LRTS) | LRTS takes a critical approach to the questions and challenges facing librarians and libraries.

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| DigitalLearn.org is an Institute of Museum and Library Services grant-funded project to create an online hub for digital literacy support and training. The site launched in June 2013 and is intended to build upon and foster the work of libraries and community organizations as they work to increase digital literacy across the nation. DigitalLearn.org is being undertaken in partnership with ¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ's Office of Information Technology Policy and Chief Officers of State Library Agencies, as well as bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders including representatives from national agencies, state libraries, public libraries, community organizations, and many others. Included in DigitalLearn.org is a collection of self-directed tutorials for end-users to increase their digital literacy, and a community of practice for digital literacy trainers to share resources, tools and best practices.

| Information about ALSC and PLA's Every Child Ready to Read @ your library initiative

| A social media space for sharing all things Every Child Ready to Read @ your library

| Home of the upcoming (or most recent) biennial PLA Conference.

| The goal of Project Outcome is to help public libraries understand and share the true impact of essential library services and programs. While many public libraries collect data about their services and programs, what often lacking are the data to prove what good they are providing their communities, such as programs serving childhood literacy, digital and technological training, and workforce development. With Project Outcome, patron attendance and anecdotal success stories are no longer the only way libraries can capture to prove their effectiveness. Project Outcome is designed to give libraries simple tools and a supportive online community of library leaders to help turn these better data into better libraries.

| Publiclibrariesonline.org is the companion website to the bi-monthly print publication “Public Libraries,” the official magazine of the Public Library Association. Like the print iteration, “plonline” focuses on issues and topics that matter to public libraries and public librarianship; however it also features unique content and allows online interaction through comments and social media sharing. PL Online provides readers with daily updates, op-ed pieces, e-book reviews, author interviews, and more.

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| Reference & User Services Quarterly is the official journal of the Reference and User Services Association of the ¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ. Its purpose is to disseminate information of interest to reference librarians, information specialists, and other professionals involved in user-oriented library services.

| RUSA’s news and calendar portal where you’ll find timely updates full of helpful information, articles, member news, announcements, and IAMRUSA podcast interviews among others.

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| A unique partnership to connect authors with libraries, Friends of the Library groups, and library Foundations as well as to keep authors informed about issues and concerns affecting libraries on a national level. Authors who join are featured on the new Authors for Libraries website where Friends groups and libraries can search by zip code to find authors in their area. Tips are included on the website for Friends and libraries seeking to host programs and for authors who want to do programs at their local libraries.

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| This database provides access to all of YALSA's annual selected book and media lists, awards, and honorees. These resources are developed by library staff and educators to support the collection development and readers' advisory work of library staff.

| The purpose of the site is to allow educators and library staff to find and share library programs for and with teens as well as to connect with others who plan, implement and evaluate teen programs. Programs featured on this site are those that align with the standards in YALSA's Teen Programming Guidelines.

| The mission of The Hub: Your Connection to Teen Collections is to provide timely information about emerging and new practices for evaluating, selecting and curating materials; raise awareness about appropriate YALSA tools to facilitate innovation in teen collections; and provide resources for members and the library community to support their efforts to continuously improve their teen collection and content curation.

| The Journal of Research on Libraries and Young Adults is an open-access, peer-reviewed online research journal published by the Young Adult Library Services Association. Its purpose is to enhance the development of theory, research, and practices to support young adult library services, as emphasized in’ YALSA’s National Research Agenda.

| Password-protected workspace for committees.

| Resource for information about advocacy, conferences, professional development, programming, research, technology, young adult literacies, teen reading, and youth participation.

| The mission of the YALSAblog is to provide a virtual space for publishing timely information about emerging and new practices for library services for and with teens, to explore practices in related fields relevant to teen services, to raise awareness about appropriate YALSA tools to facilitate innovation in teen services, and to provide resources for members and the library community to support their efforts to continuously improve their overall teen services program.

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| The official news outlet of the ¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table (GLBTRT)

| Reviews of books from GLBTRT

| A book list of GLBTRT

| The Rainbow Book List is created by the Rainbow Book List Committee of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table of the ¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ. Originally a joint project between the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Roundtable and the Social Responsibilities Round Table, the Rainbow Book List presents an annual bibliography of quality books with significant and authentic GLBTQ content, which are recommended for people from birth through eighteen years of age.

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| Recommended feminist literature from birth through 18, from the SRRT Feminist Task Force

| Home of the ¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ Social Responsibilities Round Table on the web

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| Index of all ¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ newsletters, magazines, blogs, and journals.

| Open Journal Systems software provides searching of ¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ journal content.

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Connect with ¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ on Social Media | This page lists all ¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ social media sites and hashtags to follow.

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| ¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ's institutional repository

at the University of Illinois Archives

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| Site for 501 (C)(6) companion to ¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ organization.

| Site for the Certified Public Library Administrator program.

| Site for the Library Support Staff Certification program.

| Site for the National Library Workers Day program.

| Site for Workplace Wellness resources for library workers.

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| Libraries Transform is the ¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ’s new multi-year public awareness campaign. Its ultimate goal is to increase funding support for libraries and advance information policy issues in alignment with ¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ advocacy goals. The site includes posters, postcards, bookmarks and other materials for implementing the campaign locally.

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| Blog highlighting diversity and outreach efforts in libraries.

| Longstanding partnership with the NLM to connect libraries with quality consumer health resources on the NLM's MedLinePlus database.

| Libraries serve the learning needs of all people throughout their lifetime, and a Knowledge Ally can help you identify the educational and career paths that are right for you. Explore the paths these Allies have taken to learn more about libraries, and the people working in them. Join the Knowledge Alliance when you're ready to identify your Ally and connect with your personal guide to a career in library and information science.

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| Wiki for the ¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ Emerging Leaders Program.

| Information for general public on becoming a librarian.

| Blog of the New Members Round Table.

| Wiki for resources for those recruiting to library professions.

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| Hub for Banned Books Week resources, frequently challenged book information and material challenge support.

| Coalition website highlighting banned books and local literary events

| Site/blog for Choose Privacy Week, an annual ¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ event that invites library users into a national conversation about privacy rights in the digital age.

| The Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) is a non-profit legal and educational organization affiliated with the ¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ. FTRF protects and defends the First Amendment to the Constitution and supports the right of libraries to collect - and individuals to access - information.

| Official journal of the Office for Intellectual Freedom.

| Updated commentary, opinion pieces and news articles about current intellectual freedom issues.

| Initiative that connects independent and self-published creators in Chicago to libraries and readers

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| As an ¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ staff member, you have access to Production Services any time you need to create modern and engaging materials to share with your segment of the library community. Work with the skilled, friendly, and knowledgeable PS team to increase the impact of your communications.

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Apply Now | Current opportunities from ¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ's Public Programs Office.

| To provide the resources, connections, and opportunities libraries need to fill their role as centers of cultural and civic life. ProgrammingLibrarian.org is a place for library professionals to share, learn, and be inspired to present excellent programming for their communities. Through resources, ideas, and professional development opportunities, we seek to help libraries fill their role as cultural and civic hubs in their communities.

Programming & Exhibitions | Promoting cultural and community programming as an essential part of library service.

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| Grassroots Advocacy Tool used by the ¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ Washington Office for updates on library-related legislation and to drive direct contact with your legislative representatives

| The Copyright Advisory Network (CAN) exists to help librarians understand copyright law and appreciate the important role that they can play in serving the public “to advance the progress of science and the useful arts.” We use the Network to respond to copyright questions posed by librarians, but perhaps—more importantly, help librarians learn about copyright from a broader perspective, primarily its impact on information policy issues fundamental to our profession, including free expression, equitable access to information, censorship, and intellectual freedom.

| Ilovelibraries.org is designed to keep America informed about what’s happening in today’s libraries. The website promotes the value of libraries and librarians, explains key issues affecting libraries, and urges readers to support and take action for their libraries.

| The Library Copyright Alliance (LCA) includes the ¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ, the Association of Research Libraries, and the Association of College and Research Libraries.Content and resources found on this site reflect the voice of LCA and its members on copyright and related intellectual property laws and treaties, nationally and internationally. Intellectual property laws are currently undergoing major changes in response to the growth in the use of digital formats for works.

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| ¹Ü¼ÒÆŲÊͼ's book publishing imprint. This website provides information for current and aspiring authors.

| The online RDA Toolkit subscription is the most effective way to interact with the RDA: Resource Description and Access cataloging standard.