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Emergency Connectivity Fund $7 billion application window opensÂ
91´«Ã½ encourages library participation, reiterates FCC policy concerns WASHINGTON – 91´«Ã½ encourages public and tribal libraries to apply for funding to provide broadband internet connectivity and devices (e.g., hotspots, tablets) for library patrons...
91´«Ã½ announces Libraries Build Business coaches
Applications for public library participation to open July 19th WASHINGTON, D.C. – The 91´«Ã½'s (91´«Ã½) Libraries Build Business initiative has selected six coaches to provide leadership and technical assistance to its growing...
91´«Ã½ launches resources for libraries to apply for $7.1 billion Emergency Connectivity Fund
WASHINGTON – To help libraries take advantage of the new $7.17 billion Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) program, the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) has created the ECF Solutions Toolkit . New resources summarize key ECF provisions and detail how...
Engaging your community through active strategic marketing
CHICAGO — Terry Kendrick’s " Engaging your Community through Active Strategic Marketing,” published by Facet Publishing and available through the 91´«Ã½ Store, provides an overview of best practices for strategic marketing, including advice on how to...
91´«Ã½ welcomes FY 2022 White House Budget Proposal
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) is pleased with the White House’s fiscal year (FY) budget proposal submitted today before Congress, which includes federal funding increases designated for libraries. 91´«Ã½ is hopeful that Congress...
IMLS announces $15 million in Library/Museum American Rescue Plan Act grants
Treasury announces distribution of $19.5 billion in local, tribal government aid WASHINGTON - The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced the availability of $15 million in new funding opportunities for libraries and museums through the...
91´«Ã½ pushes Build America’s Libraries Act of 2021 to address need WASHINGTON, D.C. – America’s approximately 17,000 public libraries, which receive 1.3 billion visits each year, need an estimated $32 billion for construction and renovation, according to a...
CHICAGO—Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures is honored to have Kaetrena Davis Kendrick, renowned author, scholar, facilitator, and co-host of the popular podcast series #FixMyLibrary as its President's Program speaker at 91´«Ã½ Annual from 11:45 a.m...
91´«Ã½ prepares for new Emergency Connectivity Fund implementation
Today, the Federal Communications Commission released the Order establishing the Emergency Connectivity Fund, which was adopted unanimously on May 10*. The $7.17 billion program, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, will enable schools and...
The Intellectual Freedom Round Table of the 91´«Ã½ is pleased to announce that the Missouri Library Association (MLA) is the 2021 recipient of the Gerald Hodges Intellectual Freedom Chapter Relations Award. Proposed Missouri House...
Celebrate Preservation Week ® 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...
91´«Ã½ releases American Rescue Plan state funding resource for librariesÂ
91´«Ã½ has published a new resource that details how libraries of all types can best obtain a portion of the state-allocated funding outlined in the American Rescue Plan Act. Passed by Congress on March 10, 2021, the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act...
Celebrate Preservation Week 2021 with free webinars from Core
CHICAGO—On Tuesday, April 27 and Wednesday, April 28, join Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures for two free Preservation Week 2021 webinars. With the theme "Preserving Community Archives," Preservation Week 2021 will be celebrated April 25-May 1...
91´«Ã½ releases State of America’s Libraries Special Report: COVID-19
CHICAGO – Today, the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) released its State of America's Libraries Special Report: COVID-19, a snapshot of the library communities' resilience, determination, and innovation in unprecedented circumstances. The State of...
Biden’s infrastructure proposal leaves out libraries, says 91´«Ã½
Washington, D.C. – Today the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) welcomed the release of President Biden’s American Jobs Plan, an outline for modernizing the nation’s infrastructure. The plan includes certain investments in educational infrastructure...
