The Transformation Continues.

The article discusses the 2013 American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference that was held in Chicago, Illinois from June 27 to July 2, 2013, which featured the theme "Transforming Our Libraries, Ourselves." Topics discussed include the importance of community engagement by libraries, featured speakers at the conference including U.S. Congressman John Lewis, television chef and cookbook author Giada De Laurentiis, and actress Octavia Spencer, and resolutions passed by the ALA on issues including support for whistleblower Edward Snowden, printing for ALA meetings, and the Freedom to Read Foundation.