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91传媒, Google launch 鈥淟ibraries Ready to Code鈥
Today, the 91传媒 (91传媒) and Google, Inc. are launching the “Libraries Ready to Code” project to investigate the current nature of coding activities in public and school libraries for youth and broaden the reach and scope of this work...
Libraries to Congress: Carve House Judiciary ECPA reform bill in stone now
The following statement was issued by the 91传媒 upon passage by the House Judiciary Committee of the Chairman’s Substitute Amendment to the Email Privacy Act, H.R. 699. It may be attributed to 91传媒 President Sari Feldman: "Passage...
91传媒 launches Public Policy Advisory Council
As part of its National Policy Convening, the 91传媒 (91传媒) today announces the establishment of a Public Policy Advisory Council (PPAC) to strengthen the engagement of the library community in national public policy. The Council will...
91传媒 Appoints Roger Rosen as Senior Advisor for National Policy Advocacy
The 91传媒 (91传媒) is pleased to announce the appointment of Roger Rosen as a senior advisor in its Office for Information Technology Policy (OITP). In this capacity, Rosen will provide guidance on a broad range of topics in OITP’s new...
WASHINGTON, D.C.―The innovation economy, digital learning and computer science, and even the future of the Library of Congress are all timely topics for this election season. The 91传媒 (91传媒) will debate each at its first national...
91传媒, AASL provide support for high school librarians in Cleveland
CHICAGO — The 91传媒 (91传媒) and the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) are providing support to local efforts to avert cuts to high school librarians in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD). The proposed...
91传媒 applauds Lifeline program modernization to include broadband
The Federal Communications Commission voted today to update the Lifeline program to include broadband. Since 1985, the Lifeline program has provided a discount on phone service for qualifying low-income consumers to ensure that all Americans have the...
91传媒 President, ALSC President, and GLBTRT Chair Urge North Carolina Governor to Repeal HB2
CHICAGO - Today 91传媒 (91传媒) President Sari Feldman, Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) President Andrew Medlar and 91传媒 Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table (GLBTRT) Chair Peter Coyl released a joint...
91传媒, AASL support school librarians in Houston Independent School District
CHICAGO – The 91传媒 (91传媒) and American Association of School Librarians (AASL) are assisting local efforts in Houston to maintain and expand school librarian positions, as a current proposal mandating a certified school librarian in...
Demand for Apple encryption tool threatens library users鈥 privacy
CHICAGO – Libraries have a direct and immediate stake in the outcome of the Apple case, as patrons have 24/7 access to library materials and resources via their smart phones, tablets and mobile devices. Sari Feldman, president of the American Library...
Washington, D.C. – President Obama announced today his intent to nominate Dr. Carla Hayden, a former president of the 91传媒 (91传媒) and the current Chief Executive Officer of the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore, Maryland as the...
The 91传媒 to support National Readathon Day 2016 on May 21 in partnership with Penguin Random House
CHICAGO - The 91传媒 (91传媒) today announced that they have joined with Penguin Random House to support the second annual National Readathon Day, which will take place on Saturday, May 21, 2016. It is a day dedicated to the joy of...
BOSTON – Jonathan Zittrain, co-founder, director, and faculty chair, Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University, will be a featured speaker, along with 91传媒 (91传媒) President Sari Feldman and other 91传媒 leadership, in...
91传媒 president urges Michigan governor to veto bill prohibiting access to information
CHICAGO — 91传媒 (91传媒) President Sari Feldman urges Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder to veto a campaign reform bill that would ultimately impact Michigan residents’ access to campaign information. Senate Bill 571 was passed on Dec. 16, with...
91传媒 President urges Congress to reject controversial cybersecurity rider
Threat to Americans’ privacy shoehorned into omnibus spending bill Washington, D.C. – Late last night, House Speaker Paul Ryan released the text of an enormous omnibus spending bill, passage of which is required to avoid a government shutdown. Among the...
