American Libraries

The 2007 ALA Annual Conference in Washington D.C. played host June 26 to Library Day on the Hill, a chance for librarians to take their concerns directly to their congressional representatives. This video covers the introduction of the Strengthening Kids' Interest in Learning and Library (SKILLs) Act, the Cleveland Public Library's "People's University on Wheels," and the Gold Room exhibits, featuring interviews with librarians, vendors, and legislators posing for READ posters.