Publishing
Mission
The ultimate resources for a dynamic profession
The Publishing Department of the American Library Association provides all librarians a comprehensive, one-stop resource for print and digital materials dedicated to professional development, improving library services, and the promotion of libraries, literacy, and reading. All Net Revenues from subscriptions and product purchases are invested in the financial support of ALA’s goals and initiatives. The Department consists of 5 imprints: American Libraries magazine and associated electronic products; ALA Editions; ALA Graphics; ALA Online Resources (including ALA TechSource and Guide to Reference), and Booklist Publications (including Booklist Magazine, Booklist Online, and Book Links).
ALA Publishing’s expanding role in electronic publications is dedicated to meeting users wherever they may be when a need arises.
Initiatives & Projects
ALA Publishing consists of:ALA Editions
Professional library tools and resources—books and more—taking you Beyond Information
Posters, bookmarks, gifts, and incentives—including the popular READ posters and CDs—that help you promote libraries, literacy, and reading.
The magazine of the American Library Association—a suite of print and electronic publications
ALA Online Resources
- ALA TechSource—Information on integrating all kinds of technologies in libraries—Library Technology Reports, Smart Libraries Newsletter, ALA TechSource blog.
- Guide to Reference—Authoritative online source of first resort with essential print and web reference resources.
- Resource Description and Access (RDA) —forthcoming
- Booklist magazine—The review magazine of the American Library Association for collection development and readers’ advisory; 8000+ recommended-only reviews annually
- Booklist Online—Expanding the reach of Booklist magazine with a combination of free content and a subscription database of reviews and other features.
- Book Links magazine—Connecting children with high-quality books and media—a selection and curriculum-development tool.
Oversight Groups
Publishing CommitteeSocial Networking
ALA TechSource blogREAD CD blog
Book Group Buzz blog
Likely Stories blog (Booklist Online)
Staff
Don Chatham, Associate Executive Director dchatham@ala.orgMary-Jo Bolduc, Executive Assistant/ Rights & Permissions mbolduc@ala.org
Troy Linker, Technology Publishing Director tlinker@ala.org
Mary Mackay, Marketing & Sales Director mmackay@ala.org
Leonard Kniffel, Editor in Chief, American Libraries lkniffel@ala.org
Michael Jeffers, Editorial Director, ALA Editions jjeffers@ala.org
Bill Ott, Editor & Publisher, Booklist Publications bott@ala.org
Rachel Johnson, Products and Promotions Director, ALA Graphics rjohnson@ala.org
Patrick Hogan, Editorial Director, Online Resources phogan@ala.org
ALA TechSource
Guide to Reference
Booklist Online
The ALA Store
