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PLA to offer regional symposia on equity, diversity, inclusion and social justice in libraries
CHICAGO – The Public Library Association (PLA) has released the schedule for its highly anticipated symposium on equity, diversity, inclusion and social justice (EDISJ). The symposium Social Justice and Public Libraries: Equity Starts with Us will be...
YALSA opens proposals for 2019 YA Services Symposium
CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½), is seeking program proposals for its 2019 Young Adult Services Symposium. The theme of the symposium is “Show Up and Advocate: Supporting...
2018 LITA Forum early bird rates extended
The early bird registration rate has been extended for two more weeks, so there’s still time to save $50 on one of the most dynamic and interactive events you can attend. LITA Forum Minneapolis, MN November 8-10, 2018 #litaforum Early bird rates will end...
Banned Books Week 2018 focuses on author and reader activism
CHICAGO — Speaking out for banned and challenged books is vital in the fight against censorship. This Banned Books Week (Sept. 23-29), readers are encouraged to raise their voices in support of the freedom to read by participating in engaging activities...
Libraries invited to join Dear Banned Author letter-writing campaign this Banned Books Week
Speaking out for banned and challenged books is vital in the fight against censorship. This Banned Books Week (September 23-29), the 91´«Ã½'s Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) is hosting a letter-writing campaign that celebrates...
National writing contest seeks short stories on courage, launches September 25
Winners could receive up to $1,000 and the chance to be published in Short Story Dispensers CHICAGO – Up to $1,000 and the opportunity to be published in Short Story Dispensers nationwide will be at stake for writers of all levels, through a new writing...
2018 LITA Forum – Save the Date and Register
Register now for the 2018 LITA Library Technology Forum in Minneapolis, MN to be held November 8-10, 2018 Join your colleagues in Minneapolis, Minnesota at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis for the 2018 LITA Library Technology Forum. This year a re-imaged...
Library Card Sign-up Month artwork starring the Incredibles now available
CHICAGO – Library Card Sign-up Month artwork featuring Honorary Chairs the Incredibles is now available for download. The artwork includes print and digital Public Service Announcements (PSAs), social media graphics, customizable library cards and...
2018 PR Xchange Award Winners Announced
CHICAGO — The PR Xchange Committee is delighted to announce the winners of this year's PR Xchange Awards Competition. The PR Xchange Committee is charged with coordinating the annual awards competition, under the direction of the Marketing and...
The Incredibles to use superpowers for Library Card Sign-up Month
CHICAGO – The Incredibles are joining the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) and libraries nationwide to encourage the public to obtain a free library card as Honorary Chairs of Library Card Sign-up Month this September. The Incredibles will use their...
Learn to conquer the digital world at PR Forum 2018
CHICAGO – In today’s world, it’s not a matter of whether or not you engage in social media and digital marketing but how well you do it. At the 2018 PR Forum, being held 2:30-3:30 p.m., Sunday, June 24, at 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference in New Orleans, learn how...
Win Literary Prizes, Support Intellectual Freedom at 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference
Would you like to support contributions made to intellectual freedom on a personal level? And in the process come away with some great prizes? The Intellectual Freedom Round Table is pleased to announce an exciting raffle at its breakfast fundraiser on...
Libraries champion nation’s diversity through DÃa, April 30
CHICAGO – Demographic trends indicate the United States will become a majority minority country in the near future. To help guide local communities during this time of rapid social change, libraries and librarians are developing programs, services and...
Nation to recognize contributions of library workers April 10, 2018
CHICAGO – Today’s library workers play a critical role in meeting the needs of the communities they serve, from offering social service support and health services to career and small business development assistance and tools to help combat fake news...
Intellectual freedom breakfast at 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference welcomes New Orleans journalist
The 91´«Ã½ Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) will host an Awards Recognition and Fundraising Breakfast on Saturday, June 23, 2018 from 7:30 – 9 a.m. at the 2018 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference in New Orleans. The breakfast will celebrate IFRT award winners and...
