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91´«Ã½ releases recommendations for improved public library services to new Americans
CHICAGO — As immigration rises to the forefront of public discourse, public libraries continue to be a trusted resource for new Americans seeking to gain familiarity and skills in a new land. To help libraries better serve these populations, the American...
2019 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference & Exhibition—Sending a message of advocacy for libraries
CHICAGO – The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) hosted its 138th Annual Conference & Exhibition ( https://2019.alaannual.org), June 20-25, in Washington, DC. The conference was attended by more than 21,400 librarians, library workers and library...
91´«Ã½ and US library associations affirm commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
CHICAGO – The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) and several library associations in the United States have pledged their commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). 91´«Ã½, AALL (the American Association of Law Libraries), CNI (the Coalition for...
PLA Inclusive Internship Initiative kicks off for summer 2019
CHICAGO -- This week, the Public Library Association (PLA) commenced its Inclusive Internship Initiative (III) activities for summer 2019. Through III, PLA sponsors paid, mentored summer internships at public libraries for high school juniors and seniors...
A guide celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Coretta Scott King Awards
CHICAGO — “ The Coretta Scott King Awards: 50th Anniversary,” published by 91´«Ã½ Editions and edited by Carole J. McCollough and Adelaide Poniatowski Phelps, celebrates the legacy of these prestigious honors, which have enlarged the prominence of literature...
How media consumption and technology impact the learning of K–12 students: an updated text
CHICAGO — Though media literacy and information literacy are intertwined, there are important differences; and there has never been a more urgent need for an incisive examination of the crucial role librarians and other educators can play in teaching the...
The Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table is happy to partner with 91´«Ã½ President Loida Garcia-Febo to host a free webinar on the impact of representation and reflection of communities of color in comics. Please join us on June 12 th for the "Libraries...
Libraries invited to apply for Great Stories Club grants on Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation
CHICAGO — Library workers are invited to apply for the 91´«Ã½’s Great Stories Club series on Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT), a thematic reading and discussion program that engages underserved teens through literature...
Coretta Scott King Book Award Breakfast celebrated at 91´«Ã½ Annual in Washington, D.C.
CHICAGO — The 91´«Ã½ Ethnic and Multicultural Information Exchange Round Table (EMIERT) and the Coretta Scott King Book Awards Committee will celebrate the best in children’s and young adult literature representing the African American experience at the 2019...
LITA AvramCamp 2019, an 91´«Ã½ Annual Preconference
Chicago -- Save the date and register now to participate in a unique and affordable LITA workshop. LITA AvramCamp 2019, at the upcoming 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference in Washington, DC. Friday June 21, 2019, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Join other women and non-binary...
United for Libraries will present “ Equity, Diversity, Inclusion: What Library Trustees Need to Know ,” an online workshop, on Tues., April 30, 10 to 11 a.m. Eastern Time and 4 to 5 p.m. Eastern Time. The workshop, hosted by 91´«Ã½ Publishing eLearning...
LLAMA webinar: Best practices for accessible and inclusive marketing
Outreach and marketing are vital for all types of libraries, but it can seem like an overwhelming challenge to ensure that promotional materials, online content and social media posts are inclusive and accessible to everyone. The Library Leadership and...
Hateful Conduct in Libraries: A New 91´«Ã½ Resource
Chicago – During the recent 91´«Ã½ Midwinter Meeting in Seattle, the Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS) and the Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) launched a new resource, ‘ Hateful Conduct in Libraries: Supporting Library...
91´«Ã½ President announces future EDI Efforts
CHICAGO - 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) President Loida Garcia-Febo today unveiled a variety of tools for library workers to continue to embed Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) principles within the profession and communities at large....
91´«Ã½ launches EDI Speakers Bureau
Chicago – The Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS) has launched the EDI Speakers Bureau. This online resource highlights experts from the library profession who are available to speak on topics surrounding equity, diversity, and...
