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91´«Ã½ announces 2024-2025 Spectrum Scholars
The 91´«Ã½'s (91´«Ã½) Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services awarded 2023 Spectrum Scholarships to 70 exceptional students pursuing graduate degrees in library and information studies.
91´«Ã½ accredits University College London
For the first time ever, the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) Committee on Accreditation has granted accreditation to a program outside North America.
Public Library Association expands digital literacy training funding opportunity, powered by AT&T
The Public Library Association (PLA) is pleased to announce expanded digital literacy funding opportunities and resources for public libraries, powered by a generous $2.7 million contribution from AT&T.
Hohl inaugurated 2024-2025 91´«Ã½ president
Cindy Hohl, director of policy analysis and operational support at Kansas City (Mo.) Public Library, was inaugurated 91´«Ã½ President for 2024-2025 on Tuesday, July 2, at the 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference in San Diego.
National Climate Action Strategy unveiled at 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference
Library workers recognize that climate change is one of the biggest challenges to their communities, and a partnership between the 91´«Ã½ and the Sustainable Libraries Initiative addresses that challenge.
Nominate your librarian for the national I Love My Librarian Award
The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) invites library users nationwide to nominate their favorite librarians for the prestigious I Love My Librarian Award.
Raymond Pun, elected to lead 91´«Ã½ in 2025-26, will step away from the position
Raymond Pun, in line for the 91´«Ã½ presidency, will not assume the role for health reasons.
Strengthening library ecosystems using One Voice
CHICAGO — A patron of one library is the potential patron of any other library at a different time of life or location. And though each library serves its own unique community, when different kinds of libraries speak together with one voice, the entire...
91´«Ã½ President Emily Drabinski to embark on cross country library tour
91´«Ã½ President Emily Drabinski will tour the country this June to highlight the contributions of American libraries to their communities.
91´«Ã½ to host Annual Conference & Exhibition, June 27-July 2 in San Diego, CA
Featured speakers include Trevor Noah, Taraji P. Henson, Ali Velshi, Max Greenfield and other high-profile authors and advocates.
Nicole A. Cooke wins the Joseph W. Lippincott Award
Dr. Nicole A. Cooke is the recipient of the 2024 Joseph W. Lippincott Award.
The TRANSFORMERS Are Ready to Roll Out for Library Card Sign-Up Month
The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) is teaming up with Skybound Entertainment and Hasbro to encourage people to roll out to their libraries with the TRANSFORMERS franchise, featuring Optimus Prime, as part of Library Card Sign-Up Month in September.
91´«Ã½ launches FY 2025 #FundLibraries campaign, urges Congress to fully fund key federal programs
91´«Ã½ launches FY 2025 #FundLibraries campaign, urges Congress to fully fund key federal programs.
James Patterson gives bonuses to library workers & booksellers in celebration of his latest book
In celebration of the release of his latest nonfiction title, "The Secret Lives of Booksellers & Librarians" world’s bestselling author James Patterson is honoring select American Bookseller Association and 91´«Ã½ members with bonuses.
Dr. Brandy McNeil named PLA 2025-2026 president
The Public Library Association (PLA) has announced the results of its 2024 election. Members elected Dr. Brandy McNeil, Deputy Director, Branch Programs and Services, The New York (N.Y.) Public Library, to the office of 2025–2026 PLA president.
