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BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania — United for Libraries will present “Your Library in Their Language: Strategies for Creating Library Advocates Among Business Leaders in Your Community” on Sunday, June 24, 9 to 10 a.m., at the 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference in New Orleans...
More than a week – 'Choose Privacy' is now an everyday choice
CHICAGO - Beginning this week, the 91´«Ã½'s “Choose Privacy” website has a new look and a new URL — chooseprivacyeveryday.org — which emphasizes the importance of preserving patron privacy and data security in today’s libraries every...
CHICAGO – 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) Annual Conference and Exhibition attendees will have access to a series of innovative library public relations programs and events on Sunday, June 24. Known as the PR Sunday Spotlight, this series of select...
Shannon Oltmann appointed editor of the ‘Journal of Intellectual Freedom and Privacy’
CHICAGO - Shannon M. Oltmann, associate professor in the School of Information Science at the University of Kentucky, has been appointed editor of the Journal of Intellectual Freedom and Privacy, effective May 7, 2018. Oltmann holds a Ph.D. from Indiana...
The Freedom to Read Foundation Announces Results of 2018 Board of Trustees Election
Last week the Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) announced the results of the 2018 election for the Board of Trustees. The following candidates will join the FTRF Board of Trustees following the June Freedom to Read Foundation meeting in New Orleans...
91´«Ã½ President Jim Neal to hold ‘Fight for School Libraries’ summit May 23
CHICAGO – Seeing the need for urgent action to combat cuts in school library funding, staffing and programming, 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) President Jim Neal will host a summit in Chicago on May 23, at 91´«Ã½ Headquarters, 50 E. Huron, to work with...
Thousands to visit libraries for guidance on preserving heirlooms, keepsakes
CHICAGO – Libraries of all types are preparing to celebrate Preservation Week, April 22 – 28, a time when libraries from across the country will provide information and expertise on how to preserve collectibles, recipes, photos, family documents, textiles...
In a panel hosted by the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) on Capitol Hill today, Tribal librarians and rural telecom experts advocated for leveraging the federal E-rate program to improve broadband access in Tribal and rural areas. The discussion...
New Issue of the ‘Journal of Intellectual Freedom and Privacy’ Now Available Online
CHICAGO — The new issue of the Journal of Intellectual Freedom and Privacy (JIFP), Vol. 2, No.3-4, is now live and available to subscribers online. Subscribers can view it on the JIFP homepage or on its contents page. Featured content includes: “False...
Autism Awareness Month Resources
CHICAGO - According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), around one percent of the world’s population has autism spectrum disorder. In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, the Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASLCA), a...
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...
91´«Ã½ Hails Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act as Possible 'Turning Point'
WASHINGTON, DC — The following statement was issued by 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) President Jim Neal upon today’s introduction of the Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act (S. 2559) by the bipartisan leadership of the Senate Judiciary and Foreign...
Robert P. Doyle receives 2018 Eli M. Oboler Memorial Award for banned books resource guide
The Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) has awarded the 2018 Eli M. Oboler Memorial Award, which recognizes the best published work in the area of intellectual freedom. The 2018 award goes to Robert P. Doyle, for his work " Banned Books: Defending our...
Jason Reynolds calls school libraries 'places of recognition for young people' in new PSA
CHICAGO – A new public service announcement featuring New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds is now available from the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) as part of the 2018 celebration of School Library Month. In the PSA, Reynolds...
Lindsey Whittington Receives Immroth Award
The 91´«Ã½ Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) Immroth Awards Committee is pleased to announce Lindsey Whittington as 91´«Ã½’s recipient for this year’s John Phillip Immroth Memorial Award, which honors significant contributions defending intellectual...
