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Court Upholds First Amendment rights of Libraries, Librarians, Booksellers, Publishers, Authors and Readers in Commanding Opinion Washington, D.C. — On July 29, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas granted a Preliminary Injunction...
The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) and the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums (ATALM) applaud the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) advancement of the “Improving the E-rate Rules and Processes for Tribal Applicants” Order...
Core Webinar: Best of Core at 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference; Championing Net-Zero Energy for Your Library
CHICAGO—Join Core on August 2, 2023, at 1 p.m. CT for the webinar “Best of Core at 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference: Championing Net-Zero Energy for Your Library.” Libraries, as civic institutions, have a responsibility to embody the values they promote in their...
CHICAGO–Core is now accepting applications for the Online Course Scholarship for Library Professionals from Developing Countries to participate in our online Fundamentals courses held between September 11, 2023 and December 22, 2023. One free seat per...
New Core Web Course: Fundamentals of Universal Design for Learning
CHICAGO —Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures is excited to announce the release of a new course, Fundamentals of Universal Design for Learning (FUDL). This 6-week online course introduces the fundamental aspects of universal design for learning. It...
91´«Ã½ Welcomes FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel’s Learn Without Limits Initiative
WASHINGTON – In a speech at the 91´«Ã½’s annual conference, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced she is proposing a rulemaking to use the FCC’s E-Rate program to purchase Wi-Fi hotspots so...
As censorship threats continue to target libraries, schools, publishers, authors, and booksellers, the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) and the Association of American Publishers (AAP) are calling on all members of the book community to affirm their...
91´«Ã½ Promotes Digital Equity During ACP Week of Action and Beyond
91´«Ã½ national conference kicks off with FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel on June 23 WASHINGTON, DC - With an historic and unwavering commitment to ensuring access to information for all, the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) and libraries nationwide are proud...
91´«Ã½ to host FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, highlight digital equity at Annual Conference
Washington, D.C. – Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel will be a featured speaker during the 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference Opening General Session in Chicago on Friday, June 23, at 4:00 p.m. Central. Chairwoman Rosenworcel, who...
91´«Ã½ Welcomes White House Actions to Address Book Bans
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) applauds the Biden-Harris Administration’s steps announced today to address the rise in book bans and other attacks on LGBTQIA+ Americans. In a fact sheet released today, the White House announced...
Freedom to Read Foundation Files Amicus Brief in Support of Llano County Texans’ Lawsuit Challenging County’s Library Book Censorship The Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) today filed an amicus curiae brief with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in Leila...
Suit Challenges Arkansas Act 372, a Bill That Would Restrict Access to Books in State Book Stores and Public Libraries The Freedom to Read Foundation, the First Amendment legal defense arm of the 91´«Ã½, today joined a broad...
91´«Ã½ Releases Libraries Build Business Communications Toolkit for Library Workers
WASHINGTON, DC—Today the 91´«Ã½’s (91´«Ã½) Public Policy & Advocacy office (PPA), in partnership with Co/lab Capacity, released the Libraries Build Business Communications Toolkit. The toolkit provides tools and resources for library...
Core President's Program features Angela Saini
CHICAGO —Join Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 4 p.m. CT during 91´«Ã½ Annual in Chicago, IL, for the Core President's Program featuring award-winning journalist Angela Saini. Saini is known globally for her work on...
91´«Ã½ Announces Theme for Banned Books Week, October 1-7, 2023
Grant application window open through May 19, 2023 CHICAGO – The 91´«Ã½ has announced the theme for Banned Books Week 2023: “Let Freedom Read!” Banned Books Week will take place October 1 – 7, 2023. "As we’ve seen throughout National...
