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Grand Literary & History Tour of Ireland - Book Now!
CHICAGO - Pack your bags! The Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA) invites you to join us for a grand literary and history tour of Ireland, May 10-17, 2018! Hurry - time is running out! Must book by March 9, 2018 . This...
91´«Ã½ president-elect to tour Puerto Rico libraries
(El Español) CHICAGO – In times of disaster libraries serve as an invaluable resource to communities in need. When areas are affected by natural disasters, the 91´«Ã½, library supporters and the community at large work to provide resources needed to help...
LLAMA Webinar: 21st Century Library Ethics
As the world becomes increasingly digital, information politics have become more convoluted and can impact libraries profoundly. The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) will present “21st Century Library Ethics,” on Wed., September 13...
Libraries invited to join social media activity this Banned Books Week
This Banned Books Week, let patrons know that their words have power — especially their tweets. During Banned Books Week (Sept. 24-30), the Office for Intellectual Freedom is inviting libraries and nonprofits to partner with it for the Rebel Reader...
Library Card Sign-up Month artwork featuring DC’s Teen Titans now available
CHICAGO – As honorary chairs of Library Card Sign-up Month, crimefighting DC Super Heroes, the Teen Titans, are appearing in print and digital Public Service Announcements (PSAs) to help promote the value of a library card. DC is also providing Teen...
ATTN Travelers: Join ASCLA in Ireland 2018
CHICAGO - Pack your bags for this seven night, grand literary and history tour of Ireland, May 10-17, 2018 with the Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA), a division of the 91´«Ã½. This week-long themed...
PLA, Anythink Libraries to host free webinar on achieving organizational goals
PLA is hosting a free interactive webinar this month in partnership with Anythink Libraries (Adams County, Colo.). Outside the Lines: Libraries Reintroduced is an initiative designed to show communities how important libraries are and how they have...
2017 PR XChange Award winners announced
CHICAGO — The PR XChange Committee is delighted to announce the winners of this year’s PR XChange Awards Competition, under the direction of the Public Relations and Marketing Community of Practice, Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA)...
Libraries fuel cultural understanding and acceptance through DÃa, April 30
CHICAGO – On April 30, hundreds of libraries across the country will celebrate Día, a national library program that fosters literacy for all children from all backgrounds. Demographic projections show more than half of the country’s children will be part...
Dr. Carla Hayden to kick off Spectrum 20th Anniversary celebration at 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference
CHICAGO - 14th Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, the first woman and the first African American to lead the national library, will headline a special kick-off celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) Spectrum...
National Library Week highlights transformation of libraries, April 9-15, 2017
CHICAGO – National Library Week, April 9 – 15, 2017, is a time to celebrate our nation’s libraries and library workers for transforming lives through free access to technology, information literacy, diverse collections and opportunities for community...
CHICAGO — Renowned poet, activist and educator Nikki Giovanni will headline a special reception to benefit the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) Cultural Communities Fund (CCF) at the 2017 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference & Exhibition in Chicago. The event, “ An...
ALCTS Exchange Call for Virtual Poster Proposals Deadline Extended to March 17
CHICAGO — The ALCTS Exchange has extended the call for virtual poster proposals to March 17. The virtual poster session offers the opportunity to share and promote work, research, and ideas across the ALCTS Exchange’s topical themes: new roles and...
Twenty-eight public librarians chosen to attend PLA Leadership Academy
CHICAGO – Following the review of 130 applications, members of the Public Library Association (PLA) Leadership Development Committee chose 28 exceptional PLA Leadership Fellows to attend the upcoming PLA Leadership Academy: Navigating Change · Building...
ALCTS to host its first online interactive forum in May 2017
CHICAGO — In May 2017, the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services ( ALCTS) will hold its first-ever fully online event the ALCTS Exchange. Part of the upcoming 60 th anniversary of ALCTS, the ALCTS Exchange celebrates the excellence at...
