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*All images taken from the Uncensored Library press release kit When countries ban literature, censor and murder journalists, and block websites and apps containing certain information, free speech and the sharing of ideas becomes limited. The people’s narrative becomes controlled and prevents the truth from being spoken and shared.  While censorship is the death of knowledge and thought, censorship also…

ALASC and SLASC were excited to host a joint event featuring the Toronto Public Library on 3/13/25 at 4pm. You can learn more about the Merril collection here: Lucas shared some information on the Merril Collection with us such as: It contains over 80,000 items of fiction, non-fiction, graphic books, art, and more! The collection hold genres like romantasy, horror,…

Being an active member of the American Library Association (ALA) means not just staying informed but also taking part in shaping the future of our profession. I’m Gabe Farmer, SJSU ALASC member and writer of the SJSU iStudent Blog, and I’m thrilled that I’ve been invited to collaborate on this post leading up to the ALA Presidential Candidates Speaker Panel.…

  Hey, it’s Sabrina, your ALASC blog coordinator! Have you wondered what other LIS programs are like, or how other student organizations run? Check out this interview we conducted with SCALA (Student Chapter of the American Library Association) at ESU (Emporia State University)! Emporia State University is located in Emporia, Kansas. SCALA is ESU ‘s equivalent of ALASC, and it's…