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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...
#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´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) and libraries nationwide in...
CHICAGO - As part of National Library Week, the 91´«Ã½, 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...
Update March 25, 2021: Since the Executive Board issued this statement on March 11, another horrific act of racist, sexist, and targeted violence against the Asian community was perpetuated in Atlanta. In the aftermath of the murders of eight people...
91´«Ã½ praises House introduction of Build America’s Libraries Act
Washington, D.C. – Today the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) welcomed the introduction of the Build America’s Libraries Act in the House of Representatives by Reps. Andy Levin (D-MI-9), Don Young (R-AK-at large) and 52 cosponsors. The legislation would...
EXTON, Pennsylvania — United for Libraries’ monthly virtual series, Learning Live, will feature 91´«Ã½’s Public Policy & Advocacy Office with “Building Support for the Build America’s Libraries Act” Tuesday, March 23 at 2 p.m. Eastern. The Learning Live...
91´«Ã½ welcomes new Emergency Broadband Benefit program
On February 25, the FCC voted to formally adopt a Report and Order that establishes the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, a $3.2 billion federal initiative to provide qualifying households discounts on their internet service bills and an opportunity to...
EXTON, Pennsylvania — United for Libraries will continue its monthly virtual series, United for Libraries Learning Live, with “ Proactive Advocacy and Communication for Library Trustees and Staff” Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. Eastern. The Learning Live...
91´«Ã½ acclaims re-introduction of Build America’s Libraries Act
Washington, D.C. – Today the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) acclaimed the re-introduction of the Build America’s Libraries Act ( S. 127) by Senators Jack Reed (D-RI), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and Ron Wyden (D-OR). The...
CHICAGO—Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter and New York Times Magazine journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones has been appointed as the honorary chair of Preservation Week 2021, celebrated April 25-May 1, 2021. As the creator of The New York Times's...
EXTON, Pennsylvania — United for Libraries is launching a monthly online program for members, “United for Libraries Learning Live,” which will be held on the fourth Wednesday of each month through 2021. The first program, “Fighting Budget Cuts and Finding...
Hayward librarian receives I Love My Librarian Award
Jayanti Addleman recognized with national public service honor CHICAGO — Jayanti Addleman, director of library services for Hayward (California) Public Library, is a winner of this year’s I Love My Librarian Award. Recognized by the American Library...
10 winners receive prestigious I Love My Librarian Award for outstanding public service
CHICAGO – Today the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) announced 10 winners of the coveted I Love My Librarian Award. Honorees are exceptional librarians from academic, public and school libraries who were nominated by patrons nationwide for their...
