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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传媒 Welcomes FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel鈥檚 Learn Without Limits Initiative
WASHINGTON – In a speech at the 91传媒’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传媒 (91传媒) and the Association of American Publishers (AAP) are calling on all members of the book community to affirm their...
91传媒 Promotes Digital Equity During ACP Week of Action and Beyond
91传媒 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传媒 (91传媒) and libraries nationwide are proud...
91传媒 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传媒 Annual Conference Opening General Session in Chicago on Friday, June 23, at 4:00 p.m. Central. Chairwoman Rosenworcel, who...
91传媒 Welcomes White House Actions to Address Book Bans
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The 91传媒 (91传媒) 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传媒, today joined a broad...
91传媒 Releases Libraries Build Business Communications Toolkit for Library Workers
WASHINGTON, DC—Today the 91传媒’s (91传媒) 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传媒 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传媒 Announces Theme for Banned Books Week, October 1-7, 2023
Grant application window open through May 19, 2023 CHICAGO – The 91传媒 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...
91传媒, AASL praise library legislation to expand access for students nationwide
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the 91传媒 (91传媒) and its division, the American Association of School Librarians (AASL), welcomed the bicameral introduction of the Right to Read Act by Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and Representative Raúl...
91传媒 welcomes Prison Libraries Act of 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The 91传媒 praised the Prison Libraries Act, introduced today by Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II (D-MO-5th), along with co-leads Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX-18th) and Rep. Shontel Brown (D-OH-11th), and 25 cosponsors...
AASL President鈥檚 Program Brings Together 鈥淔reedom to Read Ambassadors鈥
CHICAGO – Kathy Lester, AASL President, will convene a panel of Freedom to Read Ambassadors for a conversation on why it is important for all learners to have access to a wide variety of books and information. “As school librarians, we know how critical...
