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Vermont State Librarian testifies about the importance of open Internet at Senate hearing
BURLINGTON, Vt.—Today, Vermont State Librarian Martha Reid voiced (pdf) the concerns of our nation’s libraries about the importance of an open Internet at a U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary field hearing. Led by Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) in...
PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE: 91´«Ã½ to discuss new directions for digital content at Annual Conference
LAS VEGAS—The ebooks conference session “91´«Ã½ and Moving Ahead with Digital Content” will now take place on Saturday, June 28, 2014, from 1:30 to 2:40 p.m. in the Las Vegas Convention Center, room N255/257. Previously, the session was set to take place at...
91´«Ã½ applauds Simon & Schuster nationwide expansion of library ebook lending
WASHINGTON—On the first day of its 2014 Annual Conference in Las Vegas, the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) welcomes news (pdf) from Simon & Schuster that it will convert its pilot library ebook lending program to serve all U.S. libraries. 91´«Ã½...
91´«Ã½ applauds ruling in two civil liberties cases
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously upheld the Fourth Amendment when they ruled in David Leon Riley v. State of California and United States v. Brima Wurie that officers of the law must obtain warrants before they can search the...
Free American Libraries Live broadcast discusses 'Going Beyond Google'
CHICAGO — Why do we need librarians when we have Google and other search tools? This frequent question deserves a thoughtful answer, and in the next broadcast of American Libraries Live an authoritative panel will talk about librarians’ value as experts...
91´«Ã½ President Barbara Stripling to host final episode of Libraries Change Lives webinar series
Community Engagement through the Declaration for the Right to Libraries: Free webinar moderated by 91´«Ã½ President Barbara Stripling CHICAGO – The Declaration for the Right to Libraries initiative has flourished as a successful public awareness, advocacy...
House-passed USA FREEDOM Act fails to fully protect Americans' privacy
Washington, D.C.—In response to today’s passage of the USA FREEDOM Act (H.R. 3361) in the House of Representatives, 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) President Barbara Stripling today released the following statement: “The House’s action today sends a...
Library, privacy leaders to discuss surveillance at 2014 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference
LAS VEGAS—What does the collection and retention of bulk phone records and other personal information mean for the public and for library users? Learn about the ways that personal information and Internet access is managed by the government at...
Grassroots advocacy expert to address 2014 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference
LAS VEGAS—Looking for ways to engage your friends and trustees in a grassroots campaign at your library? Need proven strategies for mobilizing your advocates or foundations to share the value of your library to an outside audience? Now more than ever...
United for Libraries to present ‘Getting a Bigger Piece of the Pie’ at 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference
PHILADELPHIA — United for Libraries will present “Getting a Bigger Piece of the Pie: Effective Communication with Funders & Policy Makers” from 1-2:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 29 at the 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference. Learn from the experts about how to get to know...
91´«Ã½ prepares to help protect the Open Internet
Washington, D.C.—Today’s vote by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) re-opens one of the most important rulemakings to affect America’s internet users and the libraries that support free public access and communities of researchers and learners...
United for Libraries presents Public Service Award to Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.)
PHILADELPHIA — Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) accepted the 2014 Public Service Award, given by United for Libraries, a division of the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½), on May 5 during National Library Legislative Day activities in Washington, D.C. He was...
Advocate for libraries by participating in Virtual Library Legislative Day May 6
PHILADELPHIA – This week marks the 40th annual National Library Legislative Day. Hundreds of library supporters from all across the country will convene in Washington D.C., where they will be briefed on legislative issues affecting libraries and will meet...
WASHINGTON, D.C.—On the eve of the House Judiciary Committee’s May 7th markup of the USA FREEDOM Act, 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) President Barbara Stripling today released the following statement: “Librarians have fought for decades for the...
Library advocates to converge in Washington to protect libraries
Hundreds to gather in D.C. for 40th annual National Library Legislative Day WASHINGTON, D.C.—This week, hundreds of library supporters from across the country will meet with their members of Congress from May 5–6, 2014, to advocate for library funding...
