Resources
Library Resources
Our list of organizations and websites represents some of the richest resources in the library sector that provide education, training, professional development, networking, grant information, and inspiration. We oppose censorship and any effort to coerce belief, suppress opinion, or punish those whose expression does not conform to what is deemed to be orthodox in history, politics, or belief.
Given recent attacks on First Amendment rights of freedom to speak, publish, and read, we have added some new, robust resources for those libraries experiencing challenges. To easily identify resources on this topic, look for the new tiles highlighted in red with our flag icon.
American Library Association's Fight Censorship Page
ALA offers this clearinghouse of resources to assist library workers and advocates in responding to and supporting others facing those challenges.
ALA’s Office of Intellectual Freedom
Implements ALA policies concerning intellectual freedom as embodied in the Library Bill of Rights, the Association’s basic policy on free access to libraries and library materialsAssociation of Rural and Small Libraries
ARSL strives to create resources and services that address national, state, and local priorities for libraries in rural communities.Better World Books
Collection and sales of books online to donate books and fund literacy initiatives worldwide.CANDID
Get IRS data, plus more up-to-date information from nonprofits for free.
In 2019, Foundation Center and GuideStar joined forces to become Candid.
#FReadom Fighters
Provides professional resources for librarians, teachers and authors facing book challengesFreedom to Read Foundation
FTRF protects and defends the First Amendment to the Constitution and supports the right of libraries to collect - and individuals to access.Geek the Library
Spreading awareness about the value of libraries and the critical funding issues they face.Grant Station
Tools for building grant programs.Institute of Museum and Library Services
The federal agency tasked with overseeing and supporting museums and libraries through research, policy development and grantmaking.The Merritt Fund
Provides financial assistance to librarians whose employment is threatened because of their support and defense of intellectual freedom, including freedom of speech and freedom of the press.OCLC
OCLC provides shared technology services, original research, and community programs so that libraries can better fuel learning, research, and innovation.Partners Library Action Network (PLAN)
A membership organization dedicated to strengthening Texas public libraries.Rural LISC
Publishes Rural eNews, a monthly online newsletter announcing funding opportunities, and training that reduces isolation of those in rural areas by providing topics for education and growth.Small Library Management Training (SLM)
An ongoing, educational program covering administration, management, policy development, collection development, reference services and technology planning.TechSoup
A nonprofit that provides IT product donations and a free library technology newsletter to all public libraries in the U.S.Texas Book Festival
Celebrates authors and their contributions to the culture of literacy, ideas, and imagination.Texas Library Association
A professional membership organization to promote, support and improve library services in Texas.