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Publishing

Mission

The ultimate resources for a dynamic profession

The Publishing Department of the American Library Association provides all librarians a comprehensive, one-stop resource for print and digital materials dedicated to professional development, improving library services, and the promotion of libraries, literacy, and reading. All Net Revenues from subscriptions and product purchases are invested in the financial support of ALA’s goals and initiatives. The Department consists of 5 imprints: American Libraries magazine and associated electronic products; ALA Editions; ALA Graphics; ALA Online Resources (including ALA TechSource and Guide to Reference), and Booklist Publications (including Booklist, Book Links, and Booklist Online).
 
ALA Publishing’s expanding role in electronic publications is dedicated to meeting users wherever they may be when a need arises.

Initiatives & Projects

ALA Publishing consists of: 
 
ALA Editions

Professional library tools and resources—books and more—taking you Beyond Information

ALA Graphics

Posters, bookmarks, gifts, and incentives—including the popular READ posters and CDs—that help you promote libraries, literacy, and reading.

American Libraries

American Libraries, the magazine of the American Library Association—a suite of print and electronic publications
 
ALA Online Resources

  • ALA TechSource—Information on integrating all kinds of technologies in libraries—Library Technology Reports, Smart Libraries Newsletter, ALA TechSource blog.
  • Guide to Reference—Authoritative online source of first resort with essential print and web reference resources.
  • Resource Description and Access (RDA) —forthcoming

Booklist Publications

  • Booklist magazine—The review magazine of the American Library Association for collection development and readers’ advisory; 8000+ recommended-only reviews annually.
  • Book Links, a quarterly supplement to Booklist magazine, connects children with high-quality books and media. This selection and curriculum-development tool is published each October, January, March, and June.
  • Booklist Online—Expanding the reach of Booklist magazine with a combination of free content and a subscription database of reviews and other features.

Oversight Groups

Publishing Committee

Staff

Don Chatham, Associate Executive Director dchatham@ala.org
Mary-Jo Bolduc, Executive Assistant/ Rights & Permissions mbolduc@ala.org
Troy Linker, Technology Publishing Director tlinker@ala.org
Mary Mackay, Marketing & Sales Director mmackay@ala.org
Leonard Kniffel, Editor in Chief, American Libraries lkniffel@ala.org
Michael Jeffers, Editorial Director, ALA Editions jjeffers@ala.org
Bill Ott, Editor & Publisher, Booklist Publications bott@ala.org
Rachel Johnson, Products and Promotions Director, ALA Graphics rjohnson@ala.org
Patrick Hogan, Editorial Director, Online Resources phogan@ala.org

ALA TechSource

Improve your library by keeping up with the latest technological trends

Guide to Reference

Guide to Reference
The reference librarian’s source of first resort

AL Direct

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The weekly email supplement to American Libraries

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Booklist Online

Booklist Online
The ideal collection development and readers' advisory tool.

The ALA Store

ALA Store
Shop here for READ posters, professional development books, and more!