LW FAQ

You may be wondering: How often does Library Worklife come out? How much does it cost? These questions and more are answered here:

Library Worklife: HR E-News for Today’s Leaders is a publication of the ALA-Allied Professional Association.

  • Library Worklife replaces Library Personnel News (LPN), published the the ALA Office of Human Resource Development and Recruitment. LPN ceased publication in December 2003.
  • Topics covered include pay equity, HR issues, career advancement, certification, and the work/life balance for all library workers
  • It is published the second Tuesday of each month.
  • It is available on the ALA-APA Web site at www.ala-apa.org
  • All ALA members who have indicated that ALA may send information to them via email and organizational members who have a contact email on file with ALA Customer Service received Library Worklife until June 2004, issue 6.
  • Library Worklife is a benefit of ALA membership.
  • Articles are being accepted at info@ala-apa.org. The call for submissions of articles is available here:  www.ala-apa.org/newsletter/?page_id=59
  • All questions can be directed to Beatrice Calvin, 312-280-4280 or 800-545-2433, ext. 4280 or bcalvin@ala.org.