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House Speaker unveils plan for fifth COVID-19 relief bill
On May 12, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) released the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act, a $3 trillion COVID-19 relief plan focused on emergency funding for states. The 1,800-page legislation is the latest...
EXTON, Pennsylvania — United for Libraries will host the webinar “How Foundations and Friends Can Support Their Libraries During COVID-19” on Thursday, May 7, at 1 p.m. Eastern. Featured presenters will be Jonna Ward, CEO, Seattle Public Library...
Library associations underscore importance of IMLS COVID-19 efforts
CHICAGO — The library organizations listed below released the following statement today in response to the new collaboration announced by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to support the nation’s libraries and museums as they consider...
CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) and Microsoft Corp. announced a new initiative today to increase access to technology in rural communities during the COVID-19 crisis. Microsoft will provide funding to help public libraries in rural...
CHICAGO – Today, in honor of National Library Workers Day, a celebration during National Library Week, the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) Executive Board issued the following statement: "The 91´«Ã½ stands in solidarity and...
91´«Ã½ praises IMLS for rapid release of COVID-19 relief
WASHINGTON - Today the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) today announced measures to award the first $30 million of $50 million appropriated to the agency in the CARES Act. The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) issued the following...
91´«Ã½ Neal-Schuman releases free e-book on disaster planning, response, and recovery
CHICAGO — During this time of uncertainty library workers are finding new ways to provide crucial information and services. To bolster their efforts, 91´«Ã½ Neal-Schuman is pleased to offer a free PDF e-book of the resource Library as Safe Haven: Disaster...
Public libraries launch, expand services during COVID-19 pandemic
As public libraries close their buildings to the public, staff continue to serve their communities in innovative ways. Those are among the chief findings the Public Library Association (PLA) announced today in the broadest survey of public libraries’...
EXTON, Pennsylvania — United for Libraries will host the free webinar “Advocacy for Your Library During a Crisis” on Wednesday, April 15 at 1 p.m. Eastern. How can you work with your local elected officials on library advocacy during this time of COVID-19...
Access to 91´«Ã½ Editions | 91´«Ã½ Neal-Schuman textbooks during the COVID-19 pandemic
CHICAGO — Used in a variety of courses, 91´«Ã½ Editions | 91´«Ã½ Neal-Schuman’s textbooks are available in e-book format for libraries and individuals through aggregators and other distributors. To help maintain academic continuity during the pandemic, we are...
Access to 91´«Ã½ Editions | 91´«Ã½ Neal-Schuman e-books during the COVID-19 pandemic
CHICAGO — In response to the need to support remote access to information during the COVID-19 outbreak, 91´«Ã½ Editions | 91´«Ã½ Neal-Schuman is making materials easier to access through the following promotions. Institutions interested in offers outside the...
LITA to host a free webinar on "A Crash Course in Protecting Library Data While Working From Home"
The Library and Information Technology Association (LITA) will present a free webinar "A Crash Course in Protecting Library Data While Working From Home," on Thursday, April 9, at 1:00 - 2:00 pm CT. Libraries across the U.S. rapidly closed their doors to...
Celebrate reading with a free, downloadable READ® poster file
CHICAGO – 91´«Ã½ Graphics is offering a free READ® poster file available now for download. The fun, celebratory theme features READ balloon letters and confetti. Design and star in your own READ® poster or feature family, friends, or even pets. Learn the...
COVID-19 federal relief package supports libraries’ role in digital inclusion
WASHINGTON, DC — Today the $2 trillion economic stimulus package, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) Act, is on its way to the president to be signed into law. The package includes $50 million for the Institute of Museum and...
In the midst of cancelled conventions, closures, and many other rapid changes to the way libraries and library staff work, the Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT) is going virtual! The GNCRT will spotlight online comic reading and recommendations...
