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2018 AILA Youth Literature Awards Announced
DENVER — The American Indian Library Association (AILA), an affiliate of the 91传媒 (91传媒), has selected three titles to receive the 2018 American Indian Youth Literature Award. The 2018 AILA Best Picture Book is Shanyaak'utlaax...
Understanding Accessibility Challenges for Patrons
CHICAGO - The Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA) is excited to announce the update of 15 Library Accessibility Toolkits to help better serve patrons. These toolkits were developed to help library professionals understand...
91传媒 to support multicultural literature for youth with enhanced 2019 Youth Media Awards
CHICAGO - Librarians and library staff work to transform lives by connecting youth with materials that celebrate diversity, abolish cultural invisibility, and foster understanding. The 91传媒 (91传媒) and its professional affiliates...
91传媒 Appoints Mary Ghikas as Executive Director through January 2020
CHICAGO - The 91传媒 (91传媒) Executive Board has appointed Mary Ghikas as executive director through January 2020, effective immediately. Ghikas has been serving as interim executive director since August 1, 2017, after the retirement...
(En Inglés) CHICAGO – En tiempos de desastre, las bibliotecas son un recurso invaluable para las comunidades necesitadas. Cuando hay zonas afectadas por los desastres naturales. 91传媒, los colaboradores de las bibliotecas y la comunidad en general, se...
91传媒 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传媒, library supporters and the community at large work to provide resources needed to help...
Sarah Jessica Parker selects Ayobami Adebayo鈥檚 鈥淪tay with Me鈥 for 91传媒 Book Club Central pick
CHICAGO – The latest 91传媒 (91传媒) Book Club Central SJP pick, chosen by Honorary Book Club Central Chair Sarah Jessica Parker, is “Stay with Me” by Ayobami Adebayo, published by Knopf, an imprint of Penguin Random House. Shortlisted...
New 鈥淛umanji: Welcome to the Jungle鈥 PSAs capture the action and adventure found at the library
CHICAGO - Let’s face it. It’s an information jungle out there and librarians and library staff lead countless quests to transform lives through education and lifelong learning. In conjunction with the anticipated release of “ Jumanji: Welcome to the...
Acclaimed author, ballerina Misty Copeland to serve as 2018 National Library Week honorary chair
CHICAGO – Bestselling author and American Ballet Theatre Principal Dancer Misty Copeland will lend her support to advocate for our nation’s libraries as honorary chair of National Library Week, April 8 – 14, 2018. Like librarians and library workers...
Two L.A. librarians receive national public service honor
NEW YORK – Today Julie Bill with the Musicians Institute College of Contemporary Music in Los Angeles and Annie Cipolla with the Los Angeles Public Library were named winners of this year’s I Love My Librarian Award. Bill and Cipolla are being recognized...
Rochester, N.Y. librarian receives national public service honor
NEW YORK – Today Timothy Ryan, young adult services librarian/circulation supervisor at the Rochester Public Library in New York, was named a winner of this year’s I Love My Librarian Award. Ryan is being recognized for his leadership in transforming...
St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin librarian receives national public service honor
NEW YORK – Today Rita Platt, teacher-librarian at St. Croix Falls Elementary in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, was named a winner of this year’s I Love My Librarian Award. Platt is being recognized for her leadership in transforming lives and communities...
Decatur, Georgia librarian receives national public service honor
NEW YORK – Today Marcia Kochel, teacher librarian at Druid Hills Middle School in Decatur, Georgia, was named a winner of this year’s I Love My Librarian Award. Kochel is being recognized for her leadership in transforming lives and communities through...
Corvallis, Oregon librarian receives national public service honor
NEW YORK – Today Natalia Fernández, curator and archivist of the Oregon Multicultural Archives and OSU Queer Archives at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon, was named a winner of this year’s I Love My Librarian Award. Fernández is being...
Savannah, Georgia librarian receives national public service honor
NEW YORK – Today Mary Jo Fayoyin, dean of library and media services at Savannah State University in Georgia, was named a winner of this year’s I Love My Librarian Award. Fayoyin is being recognized for her leadership in transforming lives and communities...
