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The Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) of the 91传媒 (91传媒) announces that the Nebraska Library Association Round Table for Intellectual Freedom is the 2017 recipient of the Gerald Hodges Intellectual Freedom Chapter Relations...
New coloring book for library lovers supports the mission of 91传媒
CHICAGO — “ Check This Out! A Coloring Book for Library Lovers,” published by 91传媒 Editions, will have both children and adults casting aside the day’s stress in favor of pens, crayons, and colored pencils. Inside this book readers will find a variety of...
AASL Celebrates 2018 School Library Month with Spokesperson Jason Reynolds
CHICAGO – Jason Reynolds, author of “Ghost,” “Patina,” “Long Way Down,” and “Miles Morales: Spider-Man,” will serve as the national spokesperson for the 2018 celebration of School Library Month (SLM). Observed in April and sponsored by the American...
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...
OIF to showcase new selection policy toolkit at Midwinter
The 91传媒's Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) will showcase an expanded and updated toolkit at the 91传媒 Midwinter Meeting in Denver, CO, to ensure libraries have an essential policy to protect against censorship. Titled...
Homelessness and the library: an empathy-driven approach
CHICAGO — Homelessness is a perennial topic of concern at libraries. In fact, staff at public libraries interact with almost as many homeless individuals as staff at shelters do. Empathy and understanding, along with specific actionable advice that’s...
OIF Seeks Information on 2017 Censorship Incidents
The 91传媒’s Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) is seeking information on censorship challenges that occured between Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2017. Librarians are encouraged to complete this brief online reporting form by Jan. 31, 2018...
91传媒 President announces 12-member cohort for newly launched 91传媒 Policy Corps
91传媒 (91传媒) President Jim Neal today announced the 12 library and information professionals selected to participate in the inaugural 91传媒 Policy Corps, which aims to develop a cadre of experts with deep and sustained knowledge of...
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...
Anonymous donor to match up to $100,000 of 91传媒 Annual Fund contributions
CHICAGO – As the season for gift giving is in full swing, the 91传媒 (91传媒) has an exciting opportunity! An anonymous donor is matching gifts made to the 91传媒 Annual Fund as of Nov. 1, 2017. Donations are tax-deductible and gifts from...
91传媒 president calls for applicants to newly launched 91传媒 Policy Corps
WASHINGTON, D.C. - 91传媒 (91传媒) President Jim Neal today launches and invites library advocates to apply for participation in the inaugural 91传媒 Policy Corps initiative. “The 91传媒 has significantly expanded its advocacy work and its...
Libraries Transform through Literacy: AEFL Week 2017
CHICAGO – As we mark 2017’s National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, from September 24-30, libraries across the country are transforming lives through literacy services for adults and families. The correlation between literacy and income...
[ en inglés ] CHICAGO – La Asociación de Bibliotecas de los Estados Unidos (91传媒) y la comunidad de bibliotecas están apoyando iniciativas de respuesta y recuperación de las bibliotecas afectadas por el huracán María, y el reciente terremoto en México con...
Building partnerships and passing legislation the focus of new 91传媒 and AASL webinar
CHICAGO – A new webinar from the 91传媒 Chapter Relations Office (CRO), Office of Library Advocacy and the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) will facilitate a conversation about building partnerships and identifying library champions in order...
