ALA Releases “State of America’s Libraries 2023” Report

NOTE: Included in State of America’s Libraries Report 2023 is the list of the Top 13 Most Challenged Books and infrographics of 2022. A separate post with the complete list and additional resources can be accessed here.

From the ALA:

American Library Association:In 2022, the global COVID-19 pandemic entered its third year; political, economic and digital divides grew; and book challenges and bans surged across the country. ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom tracked a record 1,269 book challenges, the highest number of demands to ban books reported since they began compiling data about censorship in libraries. But despite all these challenges, libraries thrived, pivoting to offer new and updated services to their communities. Adaptation and innovation shined in 2022, proving that there truly is “more to the story” at libraries.

Direct to Full Text Report
18 pages; PDF.

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