Advocacy & Legislation
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ALA publication highlights five approaches to upgrading broadband connectivity
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ALA Washington Office prepares proposal to include libraries in jobs bill
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Library associations applaud U.S. statement on copyright exceptions at WIPO
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ALA urges FCC to consider role of libraries in economic development
In its latest filing to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the American Library Association (ALA) highlights the vital role libraries play in communities by supporting workforce development, small business creation, life-long education, and access to government resources through public access computer terminals and broadband Internet access.
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Library Copyright Alliance calls for treaty to ensure access for reading disabled
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ALA submits comments to FCC on national broadband plan, barriers to adoption
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ALA files comments to NTIA and RUS on broadband stimulus programs
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American Library Association files comments to FCC on E-rate
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Library associations release guide on Google Book Search amended settlement agreement
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ALA: Rep. Ehlers continues to be a strong voice for America’s libraries
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ALA Washington Office submits testimony to House Education Committee on libraries’ role in improving literacy
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ALA Washington Office seeks nominations for 2009 Madison awards
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House Re-introduces SKILLs ACT emphasizing role of school librarians
Posted November 4, 2009 -
ALA seeks nominations for 2010 L. Ray Patterson Copyright Award
The American Library Association’s (ALA) Office for Information Technology Policy (OITP) is calling for nominations for the 2010 L. Ray Patterson Copyright Award. This annual award honors individuals or groups who embody the spirit of the U.S. copyright law as voiced by the framers of our Constitution: “to promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts” (U.S. Constitution, Article 1, Section 8).
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ALA: FCC’s consideration of net neutrality principles key to preserving free Internet
The American Library Association (ALA) strongly supports Chairman Julius Genachowski’s efforts to move the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) forward in consideration of principles to protect the free and open nature of the Internet.
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ALA: House takes lead with strong surveillance reform bills
The USA Patriot Amendments Act of 2009 (H.R. 3845) and the FISA Amendments Act of 2009 (H.R. 3846), introduced into the House of Representatives Tuesday, would together systematically reform our national surveillance laws.
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President names October 2009 National Information Literacy Awareness Month
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USA Patriot Act Sunset Extension Act to reform sections of security bill set to expire this year
The USA PATRIOT Act Sunset Extension Act of 2009 introduced into the Senate today by Sens. Patrick Leahy (VT-D), Benjamin Cardin (MD-D) and Ted Kaufman (DE-D) would restore a balance between our nation’s surveillance laws and our civil liberties.
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ALA: JUSTICE Act would amend PATRIOT Act provisions eroding patron privacy
The American Library Association (ALA) applauds the sponsors of the “Judiciously Using Surveillance Tools in Counterterrorism Efforts” (JUSTICE) Act, which was introduced in the Senate today and would reform the USA PATRIOT Act, the FISA Amendments Act and other surveillance authorities to safeguard the constitutional rights of Americans while also ensuring the federal government has the necessary tools to fight terrorism.
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Rep. Grijalva secures amendment to include ‘libraries’ in student aid bill
The American Library Association applauds Rep. Raúl Grijalva (AZ-7) for championing an amendment to include “community college libraries” in the bill text of the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009 (H.R. 3221) passed by the House of Representatives today.
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Michigan Librarians Demand Full Funding for Resource Sharing
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ALA calls on House subcommittee to use libraries, other anchor institutions to promote universal broadband
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ALA, ARL release guidance on digital delivery of content to classrooms
The American Library Association (ALA) and the Association of Research Libraries have released a document titled “Performance of or Showing Films in the Classroom” to provide guidance on digital delivery of content to the “physical” classroom. -
Library associations submit supplemental filing, call for increased oversight of Google agreement
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ALA calls on Dept. of Education to highlight school librarians as states prepare to ‘Race to the Top’
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ALA Calls for ‘Public Option’ in Health Care Reform
August 19, 2009
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ALA Office for Information Technology Policy files broadband stimulus application
August 18, 2009
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Michigan Librarians Speak Out to Save State Library
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ALA: FCC should consider role, benefits of libraries in National Broadband Plan
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ALA Washington Office full steam ahead with advising libraries on BTOP applications
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ALA: FCC should consider role, benefits of libraries in National Broadband Plan
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Library groups advise DOJ on proposed Google Book Search settlement
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ALA Office for Information Technology Policy appoints Bob Bocher as fellow
Posted July 28, 2009 -
ALA Washington Office: First-round rules for broadband stimulus program hinder libraries
July 27, 2009
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ALA Washington Office lauds House for passing spending bill with increased funds for libraries
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Library Association (ALA) today expresses its gratitude to the House of Representatives for passing H.R. 3293 (the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education appropriations bill) and including an increase in funding for the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grants to State Library Agencies program.
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Ohio Budget Deal Includes Less Severe Library Funding Cut
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Hawaii Budget-Crisis Fix Would Close Five Branches
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Clermont County Curbs Service as Ohio Budget Battle Rages On
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Ohio Senate spares libraries further cuts
Posted June 30, 2009 -
Veto Would Wipe Out State Support for Connecticut Libraries
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ALA President joins Sec. Duncan in kick-off event for “United We Serve” national campaign
Posted June 22, 2009 -
Library associations release guide to Google Book Search amended agreement
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ALA Joins Schools, Health and Libraries Broadband Coalition
Posted June 16, 2009 -
Ohio Library Council, libraries lead effort to save library funding
Posted June 24, 2009 -
ALA Commends Sens. Lieberman, McCain for introducing bill to open CRS documents to the public
Posted May 4, 2009 -
Library associations ask judge to assert vigorous oversight of proposed Google Book Search Settlement
Posted May 4, 2009 -
ALA files comments on Broadband Technology Opportunities Program, RUS program
Posted April 14, 2009 -
ALA files comments to FCC on advisory role to NTIA and RUS
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ALA announces 2009 winner of L. Ray Patterson Copyright Award
Posted March 31, 2009 -
FY 2009 Omnibus increases funding for libraries
Posted March 17, 2009 -
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act may come to rescue of struggling school libraries
Posted on March 11, 2009
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American Library Association announces winner of annual James Madison Award
Posted March 6, 2009
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Obama’s speech highlights how libraries serve everyday Americans, students
Posted February 25, 2009
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ALA resolution commends President Obama on commitment to openness in government
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ALA Applauds Signing of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Posted February 18, 2009
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Department of Education Evaluation Highlights Success of Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Program
Posted January 29, 2009
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ALA Files Comments, Urges CPSC To Exempt Libraries from Regulation Under Consumer Product Safety Act
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ALA: Obama’s concern over closures demonstrates understanding of libraries’ role in economy
Posted December 4, 2008
Libraries Stand Ready to Serve in Tough Economic Times
CBS Evening News
Katie Couric's Notebook: Libraries
The Wall Street Journal
Folks Are Flocking to the Library, a Cozy Place to Look for a Job. Click to read article
Library Funding @ your library
Libraries and the Economy Press Kit
