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ALSC National Institute coming in Fall 2022 - call for proposals open
CHICAGO — The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the 91传媒 (91传媒), announced that the 2022 ALSC National Institute will be held at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown in Kansas City, Missouri, from Sept...
Core Webinar: Improving Web Site Accessibility
CHICAGO—Accessibility in library websites is intrinsic to the inclusivity and access to opportunities and resources for people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized, and those who create or maintain web content for libraries must work to remove...
Celebrate Banned Books Week 2021 with Resources, Events
During Banned Books Week (Sept. 26 – Oct. 2, 2021), libraries, their users and readers everywhere are invited to celebrate and exercise their freedom to read with resources and events from the 91传媒 (91传媒). Banned Books Week is an...
Core Webinar: Asynchronous Online Library Instruction: Best Practices
CHICAGO—Known as asynchronous teaching, delivering instruction via guides, pre-recorded video, message boards and other self-guided on-demand methods can be a great way to reach busy students and integrate the librarian into an existing online class. This...
WASHINGTON, DC – The 91传媒 (91传媒) will host a bimonthly series of live conversations between 91传媒 President Patty Wong and library practitioners who are keeping their communities connected with high-speed broadband, technology and...
EXTON, Pennsylvania — David Wright Falade, Meg Waite Clayton, Daniel Black, and others will be featured authors at the United for Libraries Gala Author Tea, sponsored by Data Axle Reference Solutions, at 1:00 pm Eastern Thursday, August 19 during United...
鈥楿nited for Libraries Virtual: Trustees 鈥 Friends 鈥 Foundations鈥 to be held Aug. 17-19
EXTON, Pennsylvania — “United for Libraries Virtual: Trustees – Friends – Foundations” will be held Aug. 17-19, 2021. Now in its second year, this interactive three-day virtual event will feature expert speakers on current topics facing library Trustees...
United for Libraries Virtual Conference program proposals open
EXTON, Pennsylvania — United for Libraries is accepting proposals for its upcoming online conference “United for Libraries Virtual: Trustees – Friends – Foundations,” scheduled to be held Aug. 3-5, 2021. United invites program proposals on topics of...
Celebrate Preservation Week 庐 2021 with free webinars, event tools and resources
CHICAGO — April 25–May 1, libraries, institutions, archives and museums across the country will celebrate preservation and conservation in their communities, libraries, institutions, archives and museums. Following the Preservation Week 2021 theme...
Celebraciones del 25to aniversario del 鈥淒铆a鈥 resaltar谩n diversidad, cultura y alfabetismo
CHICAGO – El próximo 30 de abril, cientos de bibliotecas de todo el país celebrarán el 25to aniversario del “Día”. Esta iniciativa, reconocida nacionalmente, enfatiza la importancia del alfabetismo para todos los niños de todas las procedencias...
D铆a 25th anniversary celebrations to highlight diversity, culture, and literacy
CHICAGO – On April 30, hundreds of libraries nationwide will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Día. This nationally recognized initiative emphasizes the importance of literacy for all children from all backgrounds by linking children and families to...
Jason Reynolds Named Inaugural Honorary Chair of Banned Books Week
The 91传媒 (91传媒) and the Banned Books Week Coalition are excited to announce that banned author Jason Reynolds has been named the inaugural Honorary Chair for Banned Books Week 2021. The New York Times bestselling author will...
Virtual Money Smart Week, April 10-17, focuses on those hardest hit by pandemic
CHICAGO – The pandemic and the ensuing financial crisis had a devastating impact on low- and moderate-income communities, underscoring the need for sound financial management. During Money Smart Week, April 10-17, online programs will feature financial...
#1000BlackGirlBooks founder Marley Dias to support Library Card Sign-Up Month 2021
CHICAGO—Marley Dias, author, executive producer and founder of #1000BlackGirlBooks, is taking on a new role as honorary chair of Library Card Sign-Up Month. This September, Dias will join the 91传媒 (91传媒) and libraries nationwide in...
CHICAGO - As part of National Library Week, the 91传媒, in partnership with United for Libraries and Booklist, will present a live conversation with Dan Rather in honor of Take Action for Libraries Day on Thursday, April 8, 6:30-7:30...
