Resource Guides
Providing information on the work of the American Library Association, as well as subject-specific resources both for and about libraries.
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The ALA Resource LibGuides are curated and maintained by the ALA Library and Information Resource Center, with the aim to both highlight the work of the American Library Association for libraries, and to provide more subject-specific resources for libraries.
Popular guides
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Library Statistics & Figures
A collection of frequently requested numeric information about libraries in the U.S.
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Libraries and Incarceration
Information on library services within correctional institutions, including ALA policies and standards, a bibliography, and ways to support intellectual freedom for justice-involved individuals.
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Sustainability and Libraries
Resources on sustainability as a core value of librarianship, including recent ALA reports, bibliographies of recent titles and online resources.