News APLS code changes become official Libraries will still receive state aid through the fiscal year, allowing about three months to draft policies aligning with the code changes. Jacob HolmesJuly 17, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | The “scare tactics” behind the bill to arrest librarians There’s no doubt that librarians would be arrested if the bill passes. Jacob HolmesJuly 17, 2024
State Alabama Library Association creates its own bill of rights amid controversy As the Alabama Public Library Service works to create its own library bill of rights, the Alabama Library Association beat them to the punch. Jacob HolmesJuly 12, 2024
State APLS board member misrepresented code changes to local library director Minton said the library would need to remove books promoting transgenderism in order to comply with new state aid requirements. Jacob HolmesJune 20, 2024
News APLS director gives guidance to librarians on new code changes Libraries will have until June 30, 2025 to submit new policies to receive state aid for FY2025. Jacob HolmesJune 19, 2024
Local news Trussville Library discusses APLS code changes Trussville library director Jason Baker took a more measured approach Monday in apprising his board of the code changes. Jacob HolmesJune 18, 2024
News Read Freely, ALLA challenge APLS code changes The groups say the adopted changes stray far from the original proposal put forward for public comment. Jacob HolmesJune 14, 2024
State APLS public comments fairly split, mostly form letters The Alabama Public Library Service received at least 4,300 letters in support or opposition to proposed code changes. Jacob HolmesJune 13, 2024
News Alabama Library Association concerned about cost of implementing APLS code changes Smaller libraries in particular may have to get creative, and spend money, to make sections for youth more distinctive from adult sections.3 Jacob HolmesJune 10, 2024
Local news Athens-Limestone library board could change amid APLS controversy A disconnect between the board's posted policy and its actual governing procedures has led to some consternation. Jacob HolmesMay 23, 2024