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Free PLA webinar to learn how to successfully roll out Project Outcome in your library
CHICAGO – Join the Public Library Association (PLA) to learn how you can successfully roll out its latest outcome measurement initiative in your library. How to Successfully Roll Out Project Outcome in Your Library will be held on February 23 at 1:00 p.m...
91´«Ã½ joins observance of National Day of Racial Healing
Chicago - On Jan. 17, the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) will join the W.K. Kellogg Foundation's Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation in the observance of the National Day of Racial Healing. The day will provide an opportunity for the 91´«Ã½ to...
Emily Sheketoff announces retirement after more than 17 years leading 91´«Ã½â€™s Washington Office
After more than 17 years leading 91´«Ã½’s Washington Office, Emily Sheketoff has announced her retirement effective May 15. During her tenure, Ms. Sheketoff has been at the forefront of issues involving libraries at the national level, such as advocating for...
New Intellectual Freedom Bloggers for 2017
The Intellectual Freedom Blog has a new lineup of contributors for 2017. Founded in 2007, the blog has a history of top-notch, quality writers, and the Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) plans to continue the tradition. The blog squad consists of...
Hartman and Huff awarded YALSA’s 2017 National Library Legislative Day Travel Stipend
CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) has awarded Angela Hartman and Sara Huff its 2017 National Library Legislative Day Travel Stipend. The travel stipend, worth up to $1,000...
Sally Gardner Reed, United for Libraries present a guide to working with Friends groups
CHICAGO — Executive Director of United for Libraries and former Executive Director of Friends of Libraries U.S.A., Sally Gardner Reed has decades of experience liaising between Friends groups and the libraries that they support, serve, and (sometimes)...
Learn how to easily measure your patron outcomes and community impact in free PLA webinar
CHICAGO – The Public Library Association (PLA) will be introducing libraries to its latest field-driven initiative, Project Outcome, through a free webinar, Outcome Measurement Made Easy with PLA’s Project Outcome, on January 12, 2017, at 1:00 p.m...
Call for nominations for the Gerald Hodges IF Chapter Relations Award
CHICAGO — The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) is seeking nominations for its 2017 Gerald Hodges Intellectual Freedom Chapter Relations Award. The Gerald Hodges Intellectual Freedom Chapter Relations Award...
An updated How-To-Do-It Manual for winning grants
CHICAGO — Newly revised and refreshed, the second edition of “ Winning Grants: A How-To-Do-It Manual For Librarians,” published by 91´«Ã½ Neal-Schuman, will teach you the skills and strategies crucial for finding, applying for, and winning grants. Whether...
RUSA, United host discussion on library advocacy best practices at Midwinter
CHICAGO—In partnership with United for Libraries, the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) is hosting “Are you a Proactive or Reactive Advocate? Best Practices from Academic and Public Library Supporters,” an engaging discussion on best...
PLA releases first Project Outcome Annual Report
CHICAGO – The Public Library Association (PLA) has launched the first Project Outcome Annual Report. Access the 2016 Annual Report to analyze survey results, learn what patrons benefited from most, and see what Project Outcome and participating libraries...
CHICAGO — On Friday, Oct. 21, school librarians and education partners from across the state will gather in Norfolk to prepare themselves to be active participants in Virginia Every Student Succeeds (ESSA) implementation. The workshop will start a...
91´«Ã½ announces 45-115 Federal Initiative to promote libraries’ national agenda
Today the 91´«Ã½ announced the 45-115 91´«Ã½ Federal Initiative to promote the capacity of libraries to advance our nation’s goals to leading federal policymakers. The campaign – named after the next President (our 45 th) and the next...
91´«Ã½ President Julie Todaro responds to Kansas City (Mo.) Public Library free speech arrests
CHICAGO - On May 9, 2016 Kansas City Public Library Director of Public Programing Steve Woolfolk was arrested for his efforts to protect free speech during a public program entitled “Truman and Israel.” During the program off-duty police officers hired by...
Transforming Lives through Literacy: AEFL Week 2016
CHICAGO — As we mark 2016’s National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, from Sept. 26 through Oct. 1, libraries across the country are transforming lives through literacy services for adults and families. The increasing demand for services...
