The Maryland Library Association is a staunch supporter of intellectual freedom. We strongly oppose any attempts to limit access to ideas and information. The Maryland Library Association believes school librarians provide effective leadership in collection development, curriculum development, and information literacy instruction.

The Maryland Association of School Librarians (MASL) has learned that a small group of parents has called for the removal of over 50 books from school library shelves in Carroll County Public Schools (CCPS) and that the administration has complied. Without going through the reconsideration policy, school librarians were ordered to remove the titles, box them up, and put them out of sight. This administrative decision undermines best practices set forth by the American Library Association and the American Association of

In October, Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s office submitted a proposed rule that would establish a new certification requirement for libraries receiving state funds.

The Maryland Library Association is pleased to announce that we have partnered with the American Library Association to Unite Against Book Bans, a national grassroots campaign to engage the public in the fight against censorship.

The Coalition of Maryland Libraries, a community of libraries, focused on issues of the highest priority for Maryland’s public, school, academic, law and special libraries, sent the following questionnaire to all candidates for statewide office. Below are the responses from Comptroller candidate Brooke Lierman.

I’m excited to announce that Nay Keppler, MLA Vice-President, was selected as a 2022 LJ Mover and Shaker!

The U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland has granted a preliminary injunction on Maryland’s ebook bill. Though we are disappointed with the ruling, the Maryland Library Association (MLA) appreciates Judge Boardman for noting the vital importance of libraries and the challenges we face in the digital realm.

The Maryland Library Association expresses its appreciation and whole-hearted support for the Maryland Attorney General’s strong defense of the public’s right for access to library materials in the lawsuit against Maryland’s “Public Libraries - Electronic Literary Product Licenses – Access.”

The Maryland Library Association (MLA) stands with the American Library Association (ALA) and the Maryland Association of School Libraries (MASL) in condemning the recent widespread attempts to remove books from schools and libraries, namely, books focusing on the experiences of people from marginalized groups.

The Maryland Library Association (MLA) and the Maryland Association of Public Library Administrators (MAPLA) stand opposed to HB 196 Public Schools and County Boards of Education – Publication of School Library Catalogs.

MLA Announces Its New Executive Director: Josh Stone

Regarding Article II, Section 17 (c) of the Maryland Constitution – Chapter 411