150 Years of the American Library Association with Sam Helmick! EP 86

Reading to Succeed with Elizabeth Morphis · Jun 4, 2026 · 27m

It's the 150th Anniversary of the American Library Association! Joining Elizabeth is the current President of the ALA, Sam Helmick, who is talking about the ALA's annual conference and why this year is so special.

In this episode, you will hear Sam speak about:

• The ALA’s 150th Year and how they are celebrating at this year’s conference;

• A few of the speakers at this year’s conference (you won't want to miss this announcement!);

• Why you should consider attending this year’s conference;

• And, what challenges libraries are facing today and how you can help.

The ALA's annual conference is…