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CHICAGO — The 91´«Ã½ offers 754 reasons to attend the With a content value of 251 educational sessions; 28 featured speakers; 175 author and exhibitor sessions; and 300 exhibitors, the Annual Conference is expected to be one of the top virtual library conferences available around the world.

for the conference is open. Media interested in registering for the session may contact Macey Morales, deputy director, 91´«Ã½ Communications and Marketing Office at mmorales@ala.org.

The conference launches on Wednesday, June 23 with . . The entire day will be dedicated to showcasing 300+ exhibitors with innovative resources for libraries; eight presentation stages that will highlight notable and genre-specific keynotes; publisher-led spotlight sessions on new book titles; networking opportunities, giveaways, and more.

Educational sessions are available in the areas of Library Services, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Leadership, Teaching & Learning, Technology, Library Workplace, and more. Additionally, many of the series; interactive ; and provide an excellent opportunity for attendees for education and a bonus opportunity to share thoughts amongst their peers.

New highlights include two 91´«Ã½ Leader “In Conversation” LIVE sessions. to discuss Kemper’s journey; his vision for IMLS; and what it’s like to lead the federal agency’s efforts to administer the largest single supplemental increase in funding in IMLS history—all while telecommuting from his home in Kansas City. They will discuss Brown’s return to Chicago; librarians moving to leadership roles; and his advice for librarians and students.

Also newly added to the , magician and author, , hailed by critics as the greatest illusionist of our time and described by Forbes magazine as the most commercially successful magician in history. He has won twenty-one Emmy awards, was the first living illusionist to be given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was named a Living Legend by the United States Library of Congress. He will discuss his new book, “David Copperfield’s History of Magic.”

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­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­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 .

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