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The State of U.S. Academic Libraries: Findings from the ACRL 2023 Annual Survey
CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of the report " The State of U.S. Academic Libraries: Findings from the ACRL 2023 Annual Survey." Academic libraries provide essential services that support...
Core Webinar: Copyright (Basics) for Creators
Core hosts the webinar "Copyright (Basics) for Creators" on November 20, 2024, at 1 p.m. CT. This webinar seeks to foster a basic understanding of Copyright, emphasizing content creators.
Lesson plans for a slow approach to visual literacy
CHICAGO — The principles of “slow librarianship”—which prioritizes reflection, collaboration, solidarity, and valuing all kinds of contributions—can also support deeper and more sustained learning and understanding. “ A Slow Approach to Visual Literacy in...
Saeed Jones announced as ACRL 2025 closing keynote speaker
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) is pleased to announce Saeed Jones as the closing keynote speaker for the ACRL 2025 Conference, “Democratizing Knowledge, Access, and Opportunities,” to be held April 2-5, 2025, in...
Freedom to Read Community Day of Action rallies support for America鈥檚 libraries on October 19
The 91传媒 (91传媒) and the 91传媒-founded Unite Against Book Bans campaign are joining some of the nation’s largest and smallest library systems to in a Freedom to Read Community Day of Action on October 19, 2024.
PLA opens call for self-nominations for 2025 PLA election
CHICAGO — The PLA 2025 Nominating Committee is seeking nominees for the positions of PLA president-elect and two directors-at-large on the 2025 spring ballot. PLA encourages self-nominations from members with leadership or board experience, who have been...
A New Look for Knowledge Quest
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) is proud to announce a new look to our official association journal, Knowledge Quest (KQ). After fourteen years, the KQ refresh offers a fresh coat of paint on an old classic, with the...
91传媒 2025 Scholarship Application Now Open
If you need financial help to get through your graduate program, scholarship funds are now available. The 91传媒 (91传媒) has more than $300,000 available to students who are studying in library science or school library media programs...
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commends Anderson Reads, approving a resolution made by the South Carolina Association of School Librarians (SCASL), an AASL Chapter. AASL annually recognizes outstanding programs...
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Creating an Inclusive Library: Approaches for Increasing Engagement and Use with Students of Color,” edited by Ngoc-Yen Tran, Michael J. Aguilar II, and...
AASL Commends Families Against Book Bans
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commends Families Against Book Bans (FABB), approving a resolution made by the South Carolina Association of School Librarians (SCASL), an AASL Chapter. AASL annually recognizes...
10 Critical Strategies You Need in Your Job Search Today Webinar
The 91传媒 JobLIST Placement & Career Development Service will host a webinar entitled ‘10 Critical Strategies You Need in Your Job Search Today’ on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 1:00pm - 2:00pm (Central). Register now for this complimentary webinar. So… you...
An updated manual on RDA and serials cataloging
CHICAGO — Serials and continuing resources present a variety of unique challenges in bibliographic management, from special issues and unnumbered supplements to recording the changes that a long-running periodical can experience over time. Ed Jones, a...
AASL Commends the Teachers Association of Baltimore County鈥檚 Anti Book Banning Committee
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commends the Teachers Association of Baltimore County’s (TABCO) Anti Book Banning Committee, approving a resolution made by the Maryland Association of School Librarians (MASL), an...
91传媒 active at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly
The 91传媒 (91传媒) International Relations Committee (IRC) United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG) Subcommittee hosted the first 91传媒 UN in-person event during the United Nations General Assembly 79 (UNGA), and members of...
