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CHICAGO - LinkedIn Learning — formerly Lynda.com, a platform used by libraries to provide online learning opportunities to library users — plans to make substantial changes to its terms of service that would significantly impair library users’ privacy...
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...
Nominate a superstar librarian for the national I Love My Librarian Award
CHICAGO–The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) is inviting all library users to nominate their favorite librarians for the prestigious I Love My Librarian Award. The national award recognizes the outstanding public service contributions of librarians...
At 91´«Ã½ 2019 Annual Conference learn new marketing and communications strategies
CHICAGO – For 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference attendees looking for new marketing and communications resources and ideas, there are two free programs that should not be missed: PR Forum: Takeaways From D.C. Public Library’s #UncensoredDC Campaign and Using...
91´«Ã½ Public Policy and Advocacy Office welcomes 2019 Google Fellow Katelyn N. Ringrose
WASHINGTON - The 91´«Ã½’s (91´«Ã½) Public Policy and Advocacy Office announced today that Katelyn Ringrose will serve as 91´«Ã½’s 2019 Google Policy Fellow. She will spend ten weeks in Washington, D.C. exploring diverse areas of the...
Now available: Library Card Sign-up Month artwork starring Toy Story 4 characters
CHICAGO – As Honorary Chairs of Library Card Sign-up Month, “Toy Story 4” characters Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Bo Peep and friends are appearing in print and digital graphics to promote the value of a library card. The “Toy Story 4” crew is also being...
91´«Ã½ President Loida Garcia-Febo hosts webinar 'Library Preparedness for Hurricane Season'
CHICAGO — The 91´«Ã½ Chapter Relations Office is pleased to announce that 91´«Ã½ President Loida Garcia-Febo will host the webinar “Library Preparedness for Hurricane Season,” on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. The webinar is free for all to attend. As the hurricane...
Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month 2019 with Special Toy Story 4 Tie-in!
CHICAGO – This September Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 4” characters Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Bo Peep and friends are joining the 91´«Ã½ on an adventure to promote the value of a library card as Library Card Sign-up Month Honorary...
91´«Ã½ and SAGE Publishing release Libraries Transform tools for promoting critical thinking
CHICAGO – The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) has released a new Libraries Transform toolkit with free public awareness resources relating to critical thinking. The toolkit was created through a collaboration with SAGE Publishing, a Library Champion...
CHICAGO – Apparel and accessories company Out of Print is collaborating with the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) for a National Library Week fundraiser and officially debuting its new Star Wars™ READ® collection. Through April 14, Out of Print will...
State of America’s Libraries 2019 report affirms Libraries = Strong Communities
CHICAGO – Today the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) released its State of America’s Libraries 2019 report, an annual summary of library trends released during National Library Week, April 7 – 13, that outlines statistics and issues affecting all types...
Nation’s libraries prepare for Money Smart Week®, March 30, April 6
CHICAGO – Financial issues are a constant in our lives. They change as they reflect milestones in our lives. At every stage in life, we are faced with financial issues, whether it means spending our allowance wisely, obtaining loans for college, applying...
CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) has expanded its partnership with the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM), a program of the National Library of Medicine (NLM). In 2017, the two organizations launched Promoting Healthy...
Public Library Association announces next phase of health initiative focused on insurance literacy
Funding available for public libraries to educate consumers CHICAGO – As part of its ongoing work to support the public library’s role in creating healthy communities, the Public Library Association (PLA) is taking steps to increase consumer education...
91´«Ã½ Council approves new Penguin Random House Library Award for Innovation Through Adversity
CHICAGO — The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) Council, at a Sunday session during the 91´«Ã½ Midwinter Meeting & Exhibits, approved the new Penguin Random House Library Award for Innovation Through Adversity. The award, which 91´«Ã½ intends to present at its...
