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Applications for the 2025 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries are now open
Libraries can apply for the 2025 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries. Deadline for applications is January 12, 2025. The grants awards funds and resources for graphic novel collection development and programming.
Core Webinar: Don鈥檛 Just Survive. THRIVE During Your Construction Project.
Core hosts the webinar "Don’t Just Survive. THRIVE During Your Construction Project." on November 19, 2024, at 1 p.m. CT. Attendees will receive an overview of construction administration that can be applied to all types of library improvement projects.
Longlist for 2025 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction announced
A total of 46 books (23 fiction, 23 nonfiction) has been selected for the longlist for the 2025 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction.
AASL Opens Call for Proposals for National Conference
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has opened the proposal submission site for its 2025 national conference. AASL invites proposals for concurrent sessions and research empowering practice sessions to be presented Oct. 17-18...
Core Board Appoints Don Allgeier as President-Elect
The Core Board of Directors decided on Thursday, October 17, 2024, that Don Allgeier will be the 2024-2025 president-elect effective immediately. He will assume the office of President for the 2025-2026 term and Past-President for the 2026-2027 term.
LibLearnX is a four-day learning conference that invites 91传媒 members and non-members to participate in collaborative and engaging education, networking, and celebrations.
IFRT Seeks Nominations for the Eli M. Oboler Award
The Intellectual Freedom Round Table is seeking book nominations for the 2025 Eli M. Oboler Memorial Award. The award winner will be announced in the spring of 2025. A certificate of recognition and $500 cash award will be presented at the 2025 American...
Deadline approaching for Carnegie-Whitney Award applications for guides to library resources
CHICAGO —The 91传媒 Publishing Committee provides a grant of up to $5,000 for the preparation of print or electronic reading lists, indexes or other guides to library resources that promote reading or the use of library resources at...
PLA seeks responses to 2024 Public Library Staff Survey
The Public Library Association (PLA) has opened its annual survey and invited all U.S. public libraries to participate. The 2024 Public Library Staff Survey is open now through Dec. 14, 2024.
New Research Analyzes Collaboration Between School Librarians and Teachers
CHICAGO – Newly published research study from the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) peer-reviewed online journal, School Library Research (SLR), used interviews and research methodology to analyze successful collaborations between school...
Kevin King, elected to lead Core in 2025-26, will step away from the position
Kevin A. R. King, in line for the Core division of the 91传媒 presidency, will not assume the role citing his new Library Director role requires his full attention.
Announcing the 2024 Core Forum Keynote Speakers!
Core is proud to announce our Forum 2024 keynote speakers, Saray Garnett-Hochuli and Dr. Kate Beane!
New from ACRL - 鈥淭raining Library Instructors, 2 Volume Set鈥
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Training Library Instructors, Volume 1: A Guide to Training Graduate Students (Publications in Librarianship #82)” and “T raining Library Instructors, Volume...
White House recognizes libraries鈥 efforts to save lives from overdose
White House recognizes libraries’ efforts to save lives from overdose. 91传媒 President Cindy Hohl participated in event with Administration officials and national leaders.
Libraries as Lifelines: Supporting Communities in the Aftermath of Hurricane Helene
Statement from the 91传媒’s Executive Board
