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United for Libraries hosts new electronic discussion group for state friends of the library groups
PHILADELPHIA — Those who work with, are members of and/or serve as board members of state friends of the library groups are invited to participate in the new United for Libraries electronic discussion group focused on topics of interest to statewide...
Researching prospective donors to get more funding
CHICAGO — Individuals, not government sources or foundations, are the largest source of giving in the United States. Right now there are individuals ready to become enthusiastic donors to your library. But how do you find the most likely prospective...
Clarkston (Mich.) Independence District Library passes millage with help from United for Libraries
PHILADELPHIA — Clarkston (Mich.) Independence District Library, a recipient of United for Libraries' 2013 Neal-Schuman Foundation Grants, successfully staved off closure by passing a millage of 1.25 for the library on Aug. 5. The millage, which was...
91传媒 calls for immediate passage of USA Freedom Act of 2014
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The following statement on behalf of the 91传媒 (91传媒), concerning the introduction earlier today of the USA Freedom Act of 2014 by Sen. Patrick Leahy, may be attributed to Emily Sheketoff, executive director of the...
91传媒 welcomes Macmillan expansion of its public library e-lending program
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today Macmillan announces that its frontlist ebooks will be available through its public library e-lending program. 91传媒 President Courtney Young released the following statement: “The Macmillan expansion of its library ebook program...
Leading Role Recognized in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Nearly 100 percent of America’s public libraries offer workforce development training programs, online job resources, and technology skills training, according to a new study from the...
91传媒 applauds presidential signing of the workforce bill
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, President Barack Obama will sign the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, a bill that will open access to federal funding support to public libraries for effective job training and job search programs. President Obama will...
91传媒 brings library lens to network neutrality debate in FCC public comments
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today the 91传媒 (91传媒) urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to adopt the legally enforceable network neutrality rules necessary to fulfill library missions and serve communities nationwide. The 91传媒...
The path to a carbon-neutral library
CHICAGO — The first book to seriously examine the future of libraries in a climate reality-based context, “ Ecology, Economy, Equity: The Path to a Carbon-Neutral Library,” published by 91传媒 Editions, convincingly argues that building a carbon-neutral...
Three groups win United for Libraries鈥 Baker & Taylor Awards
PHILADELPHIA — Three groups have been recognized with United for Libraries’ Baker & Taylor Awards for outstanding efforts to support their library. This year’s winners are Friends of the Weber County Library (Ogden, Utah), Friends of the Peoria (Ariz.)...
91传媒 welcomes forward movement on E-rate modernization
Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to release the first Order as part of its E-rate modernization proceeding. 91传媒 (91传媒) President Courtney Young released the following statement: “This Order represents a...
Higher education, library groups release Net Neutrality Principles
Today, higher education and library organizations representing thousands of colleges, universities, and libraries nationwide released a joint set of Net Neutrality Principles they recommend form the basis of an upcoming Federal Communications Commission...
91传媒 applauds Congress for passing the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
WASHINGTON, D.C.—On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), H.R. 803, in a bipartisan vote 415-6. The passage of the bill comes after the U.S. Senate passed this legislation on a 95-3 vote...
91传媒, public libraries to measure Internet speeds, add to E-rate record
The 91传媒 (91传媒) and the Information Policy & Access Center (iPAC) at the University of Maryland College Park will gauge the quality of public access to the internet in our nation’s public libraries this summer. The speed test study...
91传媒 encourages next step in E-rate improvements
Today, the 91传媒 participated in an E-rate press call moderated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and was joined by several education and digital learning advocates. More than 4 million people visit America’s public...
