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List of challenged children’s book titles
The following list of books has been challenged by Alabama parents, guardians, and/or caregivers.
National Library Service Online Catalog
The Regional Library, through NLS, maintains its Online Catalog of all titles available (more than 281,000 as of February 2021) for loan through its holdings.
52 Ways to Make a Difference – Public Library Advocacy throughout the Year
52 weeks of ideas for advocating for your library.
Requirements for Federal Awards
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards
Library Services and Technology Act Five-Year Plan
Library Services and Technology Act Five-Year Plan:
Small but Powerful Guide to Winning Big Support for Your Rural Library
The newly-updated Small but Powerful Guide to Winning Big Support for Your Rural Library provides tips and tools you can use from the ALA Committee on Rural, Native and Tribal Libraries of All Kinds,…
Library Value Calculator-ALA
How valuable is your local library? Use this handy Library Value Calculator, created by the Massachusetts Library Association.
Advocacy in Action-WebJunction
This section is designed to help you plan and execute a successful library awareness campaign in your local community. Based on the approach devised by OCLC and used by more than 1,800 public…
District Dispatch-American Library Association’s Washington Office
Library policy news from the American Library Association's Washington Office.
Congress.gov
Congress.gov is the official website for U.S. federal legislative information. The site provides access to accurate, timely, and complete legislative information for Members of Congress, legislative…
Alabama Legislature and ALISON
(Alabama Legislative Information Service Online) The Legislature convenes in regular annual sessions on the first Tuesday in February, except (1) in the first year of the four-year term, when the…
Stats Guide
The Stats Guide is a quick introduction to navigating the Public Library Survey. It provides tips and advice on using Bibliostat Collect to report your data.
Statistical Summary
Each year APLS adds the latest statistics summary to our website so that libraries can review Public Library Survey data from the entire state. This summary can be found here:
Pinterest Summer Library Program
Check out CSLP's Pinterest page for all sorts of great summer program ideas that go with the theme.
Collaborative Summer Library Program
CSLP works with libraries to create an inclusive literacy based reproducible program with a unified theme that is enjoyable for all ages and offers professional support.
The Autism Society of Alabama
The Autism Society of Alabama seeks to improve services to Alabamians with Autism Spectrum Disorders. They can also assist people in connecting to the services they need. They also provide educational…
Girls who Code
Coding resources provide structured and/or unstructured coding lesson material. You do not have to necessarily know how to code, just be willing to be in the room and offer support
Google CS First
Coding resources provide structured and/or unstructured coding lesson material. You do not have to necessarily know how to code, just be willing to be in the room and offer support
CodeNowCoding
Coding resources provide structured and/or unstructured coding lesson material. You do not have to necessarily know how to code, just be willing to be in the room and offer support
Design Squad Global
Has hands-on activities and videos in classrooms and afterschool programs, in libraries and museums, at events, and at home. The newest resource, Design Squad Global Clubs, connects 10 to…
NASA Education
Offers a rich variety of videos, webinars, activities, and resources for all things “space.”
The Secret Lives of Scientists and Engineers (PBS)
This site is a good resource for middle schoolers and teens. Each person has a series of shorts vignettes - none are more than five minutes long. A particular favorite is 30-second science in which…
Plum Landing (PBSKids)
This site has a lot of interactive programs for kids that are easily transferable to the library setting. There is also a toolkit available. In the near future, they are planning on devoting a segment…
Global Family Research Project
The GFRP also has a publication available on their website for download entitled: IDEABOOK: Libraries for
Public Libraries Association
Focuses on issues and topics that matter to public libraries; it features unique content and allows online interaction through comments and social media sharing.
Every Child Ready to Read
APLS has two copies available to lend. A library can purchase their own copy and other materials from the Every Child ready to Read website.
Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA)
A division of the American Library Association, YALSA offers resources for a variety of topics including programming for teens.
Association for Library Services to Children (ALSC)
A division of the American Library Association, ALSC offers resources for a variety of topics including programming for children.
Programming Librarian
An online newsletter from the American Library Association Programs Office with programming ideas and tips for all age groups.
Reference Services
At Alabama Public Library Service, our mission is to ensure that library patrons have access to the information they need. APLS has professional reference librarians on hand to answer your questions,…
Bibliostat CONNECT Training Video
This is a demo of the updated Bibliostat Connect website. Here you can access all of the data that you reported on the Public Library Survey, as well as see the data other public libraries…
Login to Bibliostat CONNECT
Customizable statistics are also available to all public libraries through Bibliostat CONNECT. Library staff must use the same login information as when completing their Public Library Survey.…
Bibliostat COLLECT Training Video
This is a demo of the updated Bibliostat Collect website. It can also help introduce new directors to the Public Library Survey. View Training Video
Login to Bibliostat COLLECT
The Public Library Survey is completed online through Bibliostat Collect. Libraries can also access previous years’ surveys.
Camellia Net How to Collect Stats
Overdrive provided instructions on how to pull items and circulation for Camellia Net members. Download Instructions
Daily Stats Keeper
If your library staff prefer to track statistics on a daily basis, we have created this tool to help. It is editable and works just like the Monthly Stats Keeper, except it allows for daily…
Monthly Stats Keeper
All public libraries should be keeping up with their statistics on a regular basis. APLS created this spreadsheet to help you with this task. If you enter in monthly data for each element,…
Stats Training Guide
The Stats Guide is a quick introduction to navigating the Public Library Survey. It provides tips and advice on using Bibliostat Collect to report your data.
WebJunction
Provides access to free courses and webinars on library related topics for public library staff. WebJunction helps public library staff to expand their knowledge on a wide variety of subjects.
WorldCat Discovery
Library users and staff can use FirstSearch and WorldCat Discovery to search the WorldCat database of electronic, digital, and physical resources along with a variety of databases.
WorldShare ILL
Automates interlibrary loan borrowing and lending processes through the largest resource-sharing network in the world to save staff time and to ensure timely delivery of items.
Automation Training and Support
OCLC (Online Computer Library Center) is a global library cooperative that supports thousands of libraries in making information more accessible and more useful to people around the world. Alabama…
NASA Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries
The Space Science Institute has made two types of eclipse program kits available to State Library agencies to support library staff to engage their patrons around these events. To reserve these…
Library Programming
Whether for seniors, adults, teens, or children, library programming brings people together for learning and fun. Programs also highlight the library’s centrality to our communities: they are…
Alabama Library Advocacy
This LibGuide consolidates important advocacy information including how to use Capwiz to find and contact your local state legislators and how to use ALISON to search for legislative information.
Core Collection Development and Readers’ Advisory Resources
No librarian has time to read and review every book in print. That’s why APLS recommends using expert collection development and readers’ advisory resources to guide your work in these…
Books for Alabama’s Bicentennial Celebration
This list is intended to give library patrons an overview of recently published Alabamiana available for borrowing at APLS. Preference is given to books published in the last ten years, historically…
American Library Association
The American Library Association (ALA) is the oldest and largest library association in the world.
Alabama Library Association
The Mission of the Alabama Library Association is to provide leadership for the development, advocacy, and improvement of library and information services and to promote the profession of…
Alabama Legislature System Online
The Legislature convenes in regular annual sessions on the first Tuesday in February, except (1) in the first year of the four-year term, when the session will begin on the first Tuesday in March, and…
WorldShare Interlibrary Loan
Automate your ILL workflows with a modern cloud-based service. Get your library users what they need through a powerful network. Sign in here to get started.
Merck Manuals
The famous Merck Manuals are now available online as part of Merck’s Global Medical Knowledge 2020 initiative. The Merck Manuals are a leading medical reference resource with both a professional…
Encyclopedia of Alabama
The Encyclopedia of Alabama is a free, online reference resource on Alabama history, culture, geography, and natural environment. Recognized nationally for its excellent content, it was named a…
Chilton Library
Chilton Library provides access to repair, maintenance, and service information on the most popular cars, trucks, vans, and SUVS on the road today. This continually updated resource includes…
Britannica Library
Britannica Library is one of many electronic encyclopedias available to residents through Alabama Virtual Library. Britannica Library is an award-winning resource for children and adults and is…
Alabama Virtual Library
Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) provides access to a variety of library and information resources.
Book & Reading Engagement Kit: Home Edition
PreK-12 literacy connections, TeachingBooks is happy to give you unlimited access to our brand new Book & Reading Engagement Kit: Home Edition
Ancestry Library
Ancestry Library Edition delivers billions of records in census data, vital records, directories, photos, and more.
APLS Catalog
Interested in Alabama history or genealogy? Want to know which books we have by an Alabama author? Search our catalog to see what we have and ask your public library to request a book for…
Learning Express Library
Do you have a professional certification test coming up? Go to Learning Express Library for practice tests.
Homework Alabama
Does your child need help with their homework after school? Receive free online tutoring from education professionals.HomeworkAlabama.org provides free homework tutoring and test prep materials in…
Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (BPH)
Responsible for meeting the reading and information needs of Alabama residents who are blind, visually impaired, physically handicapped, or reading disabled. These needs are met by providing special…
My Local Library
The Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) provides services to residents throughout the State of Alabama either directly or through their local public libraries. There is at least one public…