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CHICAGO — The 91´«Ã½'s (91´«Ã½) will convene in Washington, D.C., June 23-28, 2022. Attendees will be informed and updated on trends, policies, best practices; motivated by celebrity speakers and thought-leaders; and entertained by top authors.

Highlights include:

In the , 91´«Ã½ President Patricia "Patty" Wong will host a conversation with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel on policymaking and insights into current issues central to the core values of libraries, from net neutrality to challenges and solutions to close the digital divide.

In a special message to library professionals, Librarian of Congress will discuss the role of libraries and librarians in the misinformation age. Dr. Hayden is the first woman and first African American to lead the national library. She was nominated to the position by President Barack Obama.

In the 91´«Ã½ Closing General Session, author Luvvie Ajayi Jones will be in conversation with Dr. Nicole A. Cooke, Augusta Baker Endowed Chair and Associate Professor at the School of Library and Information Science at the University of South Carolina. They will discuss Ajayi Jones' book, “RISING TROUBLEMAKER: A Fear-Fighter Manual for Teens.”

In the , panelists will discuss book and digital access for those who have been incarcerated.

Other speakers include actors and , journalist , and authors , , and .

The health and safety of conference attendees and vendors is our priority. 91´«Ã½ is tracking the latest health and safety guidance for large group gatherings from the CDC, the DC Department of Health, as well as the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, which is working with suppliers in environmental services, health and safety technology upgrades, food and beverage and other services. See the page that will be regularly updated should changes occur.

About the 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference & Exhibition

91´«Ã½ Annual invites library professionals at all career levels and from all library types to engage in professional development opportunities, including more than 160 education sessions, and to access the latest insights from experts on policy, research, and technology at News You Can Use sessions. More than 12 thought leaders and celebrity speakers will share insights on the main stage.

The includes a variety of education sessions and programs organized by 91´«Ã½ Divisions and Units. It will be updated with new agenda content as we move toward the conference.

New this year at 91´«Ã½ Annual is . Registrants for this virtual offering will have access to 42 education sessions, 14 News You Can Use sessions, and four main stage speakers, which will be live-streamed directly from the conference in Washington, D.C. Registration for the Digital Experience includes on-demand content for the 60 sessions through August 31, 2022.

will feature more than 550 exhibitors of innovative products and services. Publishers will host more than 80 presentations from established and new authors on nine genre-specific stages. Other onsite features include Meet the Authors, Poster Sessions, the Live at the 25 Podcast booth, free advanced reading copies of books, and more.

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Media interested in registering for the conference may contact cmomedia@ala.org.

About the 91´«Ã½

The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) is the foremost national organization providing resources to inspire library and information professionals to transform their communities through essential programs and services. For more than 140 years, the 91´«Ã½ has been the trusted voice for academic, public, school, government and special libraries, advocating for the profession and the library’s role in enhancing learning and ensuring access to information for all. For more information, visit .