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EXTON, Pennsylvania — As part of the broad 91´«Ã½ effort to provide resources to library communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, United for Libraries is working to support library Boards of Trustees, Friends groups, and Foundations...
91´«Ã½ cancels 2020 Annual Conference due to COVID-19
CHICAGO — The 91´«Ã½’s Executive Board announced today that the 2020 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference & Exhibition scheduled for June 25-30 in Chicago has been canceled. “91´«Ã½’s priority is the health and safety of the library community...
CHICAGO — The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) Executive Board released the following recommendation to libraries during the COVID-19 Pandemic: “Our current crisis demands extraordinary measures. As most states and the federal government declare states...
AASL hosts town hall to build community during pandemic
CHICAGO – On Tuesday, March 24, the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) will host a town hall to give school library professionals the opportunity to gather as a community and discuss the impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on schools...
Booklist announces free online access for all
CHICAGO — As of today, all Booklist and Book Links content on www.booklistonline.com is freely available until further notice. “The COVID-19 threat is unprecedented and will continue to cause extreme disruption, both personally and professionally,” said...
91´«Ã½ welcomes Penguin Random House’s expanded library access to e-books and audiobooks
Publisher adjusts pricing model for digital content sales to libraries WASHINGTON, DC — The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) welcomes the decision by Penguin Random House (PRH) to add new temporary pricing options for digital content purchased by school...
91´«Ã½ Executive Board recommends closing libraries to public
CHICAGO – The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) Executive Board released the following statement in support of libraries and library workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic: "The 91´«Ã½ Executive Board unequivocally stands in support of the safety and well...
91´«Ã½ Executive Director Tracie Hall releases statement on COVID-19
CHICAGO –91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) Executive Director Tracie Hall released the following statement regarding COVID-19: The 91´«Ã½ is committed to supporting its members, staff, and all librarians and library workers during...
