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91´«Ã½/Information Today, Inc. announce 2024 Library of the Future Award
The Las Vegas–Clark County Library District (LVCCLD) has been selected to receive the 2024 91´«Ã½/Information Today, Inc., Library of the Future Award. The award, sponsored by the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) and Information Today Inc., annually recognizes innovative planning, application, or development of focused patron support relating to information technology in libraries, and is given to an individual library or library consortium, group, or support organization.
The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) launched National Library Week with today’s release of its highly anticipated annual list of the Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2023 and the State of America’s Libraries Report, which highlights the ways libraries...
CHICAGO—Join Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, for the free Preservation Week® webinar “Cultural Competency's Role Toward Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Goals." Cultural Competency is the ability...
New 91´«Ã½ tools guide libraries in applying for more than $1 billion in federal Digital Equity Act funding.
91´«Ã½ celebrates National Library Week 2024
The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) is thrilled to celebrate National Library Week from April 7 to11. This year’s theme is "Ready, Set, Library!" which illustrates the idea that in an always-online world, libraries give the community a green light to connect with others, learn new skills, and focus on what matters most.
91´«Ã½ President Emily Drabinski to be honored with award from The Publishing Triangle
The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) is pleased to share that President Emily Drabinski will receive the Torchbearer Award from The Publishing Triangle, the association of LGBTQ+ people in publishing.
91´«Ã½ reports record number of unique book titles challenged in 2023
The number of titles targeted for censorship surged 65 percent in 2023 compared to 2022, reaching the highest levels ever documented by the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½). The new numbers show efforts to censor 4,240 unique book titles in schools and libraries.
The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) election polls open on Monday, March April 11, 2024. 91´«Ã½ members are encouraged to cast a digital ballot to vote for association-wide leadership that will shape the future and direction of the association. 91´«Ã½’s annual election will close on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.
Submissions Now Open for the 2024 John Cotton Dana Awards
Up to eight $10,000 awards will be provided by the H.W. Wilson Foundation in 2024. Libraries of all types and sizes are encouraged to submit entries for a 2024 John Cotton Dana Award. Entries should highlight a strategic communications campaign from the past year. Examples of past campaigns have included rebranding efforts, promotion of archives and special collections, awareness campaigns, community partnerships and special events. Entries may be submitted by any library, Friends group, consulting agency or service provider, unless they are represented on the JCD committee.
91´«Ã½ Executive Board decision on LibLearnX
After careful evaluation and analysis of financial and other critical factors, the 91´«Ã½ Executive Board has decided that LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience will not be held in 2026.
91´«Ã½ announces applications for second year of the Building Library Capacity Grants
The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) announces the opening of the second year of the 91´«Ã½ Building Library Capacity Grants that will provide grants to libraries serving incarcerated persons or assisting those re-entering society. Up to sixteen $10,000 grants will be given to successful applicants nationwide. The application site is open now. The application deadline is April 12, 2024, with awards announced at the end of May.
91´«Ã½ launches campaign as it nears its 150th anniversary
The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2026. The association will recognize and commemorate the leadership and support that 91´«Ã½ has provided to library workers, library users, library trustees and supporters throughout the United States and the world. 91´«Ã½ has been an essential professional venue for learning, sharing, networking, and advocacy.
Unite Against Book Bans Announces a Free Book Résumé Resource
Unite Against Book Bans, in collaboration with the publishing community, unveils a free collection of book résumés at bookresumes.uniteagainstbookbans.org to support librarians, educators, parents, students, and other community advocates in their efforts to keep frequently challenged books on shelves.
Miriam Tuliao has announced that she will participate in the 37th Annual Great Saunter, a 32-mile walk around Manhattan, on May 4, 2024 to raise funds for 91´«Ã½’s Spectrum Scholarship Program. This is Tuliao's 17th consecutive year organizing an annual fundraiser for Spectrum.
91´«Ã½ Opposes Proposed Georgia Legislation
CHICAGO — The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) strongly opposes the proposed Georgia legislation that would prohibit the expenditure of public funds and private donations on services, materials, or operations provided by 91´«Ã½.
