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ALSC Launches Advocacy Button Campaign
CHICAGO — At the 2015 91´«Ã½ Midwinter Meeting in Chicago, the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) announced the launch of the advocacy button campaign. Tied to the Everyday Advocacy initiative, the button campaign is designed to help youth...
91´«Ã½ applauds legislation for increased Wi-Fi spectrum
The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) applauds today’s reintroduction of the Wi-Fi Innovation Act (S.424) by Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Cory Booker (D-NJ), which will help ensure our nation’s libraries and their communities have access to the...
91´«Ã½ welcomes strong network neutrality protections proposed by FCC Chairman
Yesterday, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Tom Wheeler outlined the network neutrality proposal he plans to circulate to fellow Commissioners today and bring to a vote on February 26, 2015. In a Wired op-ed he writes: 'I am submitting to...
Registration Open: 41st Annual National Library Legislative Day
Want to support federal funding for our nation’s libraries? Stand up for libraries this year by registering for the 91´«Ã½’s 41st annual National Library Legislative Day, a two-day advocacy event where hundreds of library supporters...
President Obama’s budget increases library funding
WASHINGTON, D.C.—President Barack Obama today transmitted to Congress the Obama Administration’s nearly $4 trillion budget request to fund the federal government for fiscal year 2016, which starts October 1, 2015. The President’s budget reflected many of...
CHICAGO—Assistant Senate Minority Leader Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL) will open a discussion on the implications of the November mid-term Congressional elections for America, libraries and library advocacy at the 2015 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½)...
CHICAGO—A panel of experts from the ranks of politics, government and academia will explore the implications of the November mid-term Congressional elections for America, libraries and library advocacy at the 2015 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½)...
Library leaders: E-rate opportunities take center stage
Today, at the start of the 91´«Ã½’s (91´«Ã½) Midwinter Meeting in Chicago, the Association announced the launch of "Got E-rate?," a new initiative that encourages library leaders to apply for internet discounts as part of the national E...
Gear up for National Bookmobile Day @ your library
CHICAGO — Every day, bookmobiles bring the world to the communities they serve – from books, magazines and videos to job search assistance and much more. On April 15, join the nationwide celebrations as libraries across the country will celebrate the...
CHICAGO—In her inaugural column for American Libraries magazine, titled " Advocate. Today.," 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) President Courtney Young challenged librarians of all types, and friends of libraries, to commit to spending just an hour a...
IRS officials to discuss library tax form program at 2015 91´«Ã½ Midwinter Meeting
CHICAGO—Want to comment on the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) tax form delivery service? Discuss your experiences obtaining tax forms for your library at “Tell the IRS: Tax Forms in the Library,” a session that takes place during the 2015 American...
Experts to explore library policies and 3D printing at 2015 91´«Ã½ Midwinter Meeting
CHICAGO—Technological developments in 3D printing are empowering people to learn new skills, launch business ventures and solve complex health problems. As this cutting-edge technology becomes more common in libraries, what do librarians need to know...
Speakers to explore library funding options at 2015 91´«Ã½ Midwinter Meeting
CHICAGO—Thinking about new funding sources for your library? Join leaders from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) when they discuss federal library funding resources at the 2015 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) Midwinter Meeting in...
CHICAGO—A panel of experts from the ranks of politics, academia and the press will explore the implications of the November mid-term Congressional elections for America, libraries and library advocacy at the 2015 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½)...
FCC E-rate action expands broadband opportunities for libraries
Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved a landmark E-rate modernization order that addresses the broadband capacity gap facing many public libraries. In response, 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) President Courtney Young released the...
