View all News and Press Releases
Rep. Rush Holt keynotes National Library Legislative Day
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, nearly four hundred library advocates from virtually every state in the nation will gather in Washington, D.C. to advocate for federal support for libraries and library users during the 91传媒’s (91传媒) 42 nd...
Project Outcome hits milestone of 10,000 patron surveys
CHICAGO – Project Outcome has aggregated approximately 11,000 patron surveys within its online system. This milestone comes before the one-year anniversary of Project Outcome’s official launch on June 26, 2015. Project Outcome will continue providing even...
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Sari Feldman, president of the 91传媒 (91传媒), applauded passage of the Email Privacy Act by the U.S. House of Representatives by an overwhelming majority. The bill, if approved by the U.S. Senate, is expected...
Rep. Rush Holt to talk importance of library advocacy in DC
Hundreds to advocate for libraries during 42 nd annual National Library Legislative Day WASHINGTON, D.C.—The 91传媒 (91传媒) will hold its 42nd annual National Library Legislative Day from May 2–3, 2016, at the Liaison Capitol Hill...
ALSC Cancels 2016 National Institute in Charlotte, North Carolina in response to HB 2
CHICAGO - The Board of Directors of the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the 91传媒, voted today to cancel its 2016 National Institute scheduled for September in Charlotte, N.C. The cancellation is a...
Libraries to Congress: Carve House Judiciary ECPA reform bill in stone now
The following statement was issued by the 91传媒 upon passage by the House Judiciary Committee of the Chairman’s Substitute Amendment to the Email Privacy Act, H.R. 699. It may be attributed to 91传媒 President Sari Feldman: "Passage...
91传媒 launches Public Policy Advisory Council
As part of its National Policy Convening, the 91传媒 (91传媒) today announces the establishment of a Public Policy Advisory Council (PPAC) to strengthen the engagement of the library community in national public policy. The Council will...
Webinar! "Dear Representative" in time for NLLD
Oftentimes, librarians associate National Library Legislative Day (NLLD) with the singular issue of funding and budget support. But there are many issues that librarians can advocate for to their elected officials. Privacy. Maybe you'd want to talk to...
91传媒 Appoints Roger Rosen as Senior Advisor for National Policy Advocacy
The 91传媒 (91传媒) is pleased to announce the appointment of Roger Rosen as a senior advisor in its Office for Information Technology Policy (OITP). In this capacity, Rosen will provide guidance on a broad range of topics in OITP’s new...
CHICAGO – Libraries are not just about what they have for people, but what they do for and with people. With communities still recovering from the Great Recession, academic, school and public libraries continue to transform and shift resources and...
WASHINGTON, D.C.―The innovation economy, digital learning and computer science, and even the future of the Library of Congress are all timely topics for this election season. The 91传媒 (91传媒) will debate each at its first national...
91传媒, AASL provide support for high school librarians in Cleveland
CHICAGO — The 91传媒 (91传媒) and the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) are providing support to local efforts to avert cuts to high school librarians in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD). The proposed...
91传媒 and AASL introduce School Library Snapshot tool
CHICAGO — In time for School Library Month, the Office for Library Advocacy (OLA), in collaboration with American Association of School Librarians (AASL), has introduced a new School Library Snapshot tool. This tailored infographic allows school...
91传媒 applauds Lifeline program modernization to include broadband
The Federal Communications Commission voted today to update the Lifeline program to include broadband. Since 1985, the Lifeline program has provided a discount on phone service for qualifying low-income consumers to ensure that all Americans have the...
91传媒 President, GLBTRT Chair Urge Georgia Governor to Veto HB 757
CHICAGO - Today 91传媒 President Sari Feldman and Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table (GLBTRT) Chair Peter Coyl released a joint letter to Georgia Governor Nathan Deal urging him to veto House Bill 757. The bill is...
