National Library Week
April 10-16, 2005
Something for everyone @ your library®
Press Kit
First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation's libraries and librarians and to promote library use and support. All types of libraries - school, public, academic and special - participate.
Media interested in scheduling interviews may contact Larra Clark, media relations manager, 312-280-5043, lclark@ala.org, or Macey Morales, PR Coordinator, 312-280-4393, mmorales@ala.org.
National Library Week Events
Press Releases:
Despite growing library use, budget cuts put damper on National Library Week, April 10 - 16
A pesar de los grandes niveles de uso y concurrencia, los recortes presupuestarios ensombrecen la Semana Nacional de las Bibliotecas, del 10 al 16 de abril
New e-cards promote National Library Week, reading
"Many Voices, One Nation @ your library" initiative celebrates diversity in literature
National Library Workers Day celebrated during National Library Week
Fact Sheets:
Quotable facts about libraries
About National Library Week/School Media Month
Number of Libraries in the United States
Current Library Issues:
Library Funding
Civil Liberties, Intellectual Freedom, and Privacy
Librarian Recruitment
Tips and statistics
52 Ways to Use Your Library Card (for each week of the year)
US Public Library statistical trends
ALA PIO provides public libraries statistics and studies
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