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In a Major Victory, Rhode Island Judge Permanently Blocks Trump's Bid to Shutter the IMLS

In a Major Victory, Rhode Island Judge Permanently Blocks Trump's Bid to Shutter the IMLS

By Andrew Richard Albanese

In a November 21 summary judgment ruling, judge John J. McConnell held that the Trump Administration’s efforts to dismantle the IMLS and several other federal agencies via executive order was both illegal and unconstitutional.

For Our Book Launch, We Ditched the Social Media. We Chose Public Libraries Instead.

For Our Book Launch, We Ditched the Social Media. We Chose Public Libraries Instead.

'Heartland Masala' author Auyon Mukharji reflects on the role public libraries played in a fun and successful fall book tour.

Deborah Caldwell-Stone, ALA's Stalwart Freedom to Read Advocate, Let Go in Cost Cutting Move

Deborah Caldwell-Stone, ALA's Stalwart Freedom to Read Advocate, Let Go in Cost Cutting Move

Caldwell-Stone's departure was part of a broader wave of job cuts announced this week as the ALA grapples with a financial shortfall and moves ahead with a recently adopted plan to modernize the association.

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The Queue: Library News for the Week Ending November 21, 2025

The Queue: Library News for the Week Ending November 21, 2025

OverDrive Sues OpenAI For Sora Trademark Infringement

OverDrive Sues OpenAI For Sora Trademark Infringement

The ALA's Lawsuit to Save the IMLS Set to Extend Into 2026

The ALA's Lawsuit to Save the IMLS Set to Extend Into 2026

Supreme Court Set to Decide Whether to Hear Key Texas Book Banning Case

Supreme Court Set to Decide Whether to Hear Key Texas Book Banning Case

‘An Inexcusable Mess’: In Supreme Court Brief, Register of Copyrights Shreds Trump Administration’s Bid to Fire Her

‘An Inexcusable Mess’: In Supreme Court Brief, Register of Copyrights Shreds Trump Administration’s Bid to Fire Her
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Essays & Interviews

In Conversation: Author and Freedom to Read Advocate Lee Wind

In Conversation: Author and Freedom to Read Advocate Lee Wind

In Conversation: Journalist and Author Vauhini Vara

In Conversation: Journalist and Author Vauhini Vara

In Conversation: Connecticut Library Consortium Executive Director Ellen Paul

In Conversation: Connecticut Library Consortium Executive Director Ellen Paul

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Books & Publishing

ALA Announces Shortlist for 2026 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction

ALA Announces Shortlist for 2026 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction

BISG, We Are Stronger Than Censorship Team Up for Banned Books Campaign

BISG, We Are Stronger Than Censorship Team Up for Banned Books Campaign

Library Advocate: Baker & Taylor’s Collapse Should Be a Wake Up Call for Libraries

Library Advocate: Baker & Taylor’s Collapse Should Be a Wake Up Call for Libraries

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The Words & Money Weekly Newsletter: November 21, 2025

The Words & Money Weekly Newsletter: November 21, 2025

The Words & Money Weekly Newsletter: November 14, 2025

The Words & Money Weekly Newsletter: November 14, 2025

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The Words & Money Weekly Newsletter: November 7, 2025

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The Words & Money Weekly Newsletter: October 24, 2025

The Words & Money Weekly Newsletter: October 24, 2025

Judge Rejects 'Government Speech' Argument in DoD Book Banning Case

Judge Rejects 'Government Speech' Argument in DoD Book Banning Case

ALA Announces Longlist for Andrew Carnegie Medals

ALA Announces Longlist for Andrew Carnegie Medals

Court Permanently Blocks Texas 'Book Rating' Law

Court Permanently Blocks Texas 'Book Rating' Law

The Queue: Library News for the Week Ending October 24, 2025

The Queue: Library News for the Week Ending October 24, 2025

The Words & Money Weekly Newsletter: October 17, 2025

The Words & Money Weekly Newsletter: October 17, 2025

The Queue: Library News for the Week Ending October 17, 2025

The Queue: Library News for the Week Ending October 17, 2025

Deborah Caldwell-Stone, ALA's Stalwart Freedom to Read Advocate, Let Go in Cost Cutting Move

Deborah Caldwell-Stone, ALA's Stalwart Freedom to Read Advocate, Let Go in Cost Cutting Move

The Words & Money Weekly Newsletter: October 10, 2025

The Words & Money Weekly Newsletter: October 10, 2025

ACLU of South Carolina Sues Over School Book Bans

ACLU of South Carolina Sues Over School Book Bans

The Queue: Library News for the Week Ending October 10, 2025

The Queue: Library News for the Week Ending October 10, 2025

After Years of Financial Stress, Baker & Taylor Collapses

After Years of Financial Stress, Baker & Taylor Collapses

The Words & Money Weekly Newsletter: October 3, 2025

The Words & Money Weekly Newsletter: October 3, 2025

The Queue: Library News for the Week Ending October 3, 2025

The Queue: Library News for the Week Ending October 3, 2025

PEN America Report Finds the Battle Over Book Bans Has Entered an Alarming New Phase

PEN America Report Finds the Battle Over Book Bans Has Entered an Alarming New Phase

In Conversation: Author and Freedom to Read Advocate Lee Wind

In Conversation: Author and Freedom to Read Advocate Lee Wind

In a Setback for the Freedom to Read, Florida Court Finds 'No First Amendment Right to Receive Information' in Libraries

In a Setback for the Freedom to Read, Florida Court Finds 'No First Amendment Right to Receive Information' in Libraries

The Words & Money Weekly Newsletter: September 26, 2025

The Words & Money Weekly Newsletter: September 26, 2025

The Queue: Library News for the Week Ending September 26, 2025

The Queue: Library News for the Week Ending September 26, 2025

Judge Grants Preliminary Approval to Anthropic Settlement

Judge Grants Preliminary Approval to Anthropic Settlement

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