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Programming for adults with developmental disabilities
CHICAGO — Public libraries everywhere have embraced inclusion and expanded their programming for youth with disabilities, especially autism. It’s imperative that libraries also offer rich and age-appropriate initiatives for adults with developmental...
91传媒 Awards Spectrum Scholarships for 2021
CHICAGO — Today, the 91传媒's (91传媒) Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services awarded the 2021 Spectrum Scholarships to 60 exceptional students pursuing graduate degrees in library and information studies. Since 1997, the...
CHICAGO - Today, the 91传媒’s (91传媒) Committee on Diversity has released its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Scorecard for Library and Information Organizations . 91传媒’s Committee on Diversity is charged with providing a forum...
Library service through a post-COVID lens at 91传媒 Annual Conference & Exhibition (Virtual)
CHICAGO – During the pandemic, libraries met the challenge of adapting services even when their physical doors were closed. Now that libraries across the country are reopening, they face new challenges and see fresh opportunities to serve their...
Tuliao swims again to raise funds for Spectrum and honor BC91传媒 President Burns-Simpson
CHICAGO — Miriam Tuliao has announced that she will swim Grimaldo's Mile, a one mile open water event in New York City, on July 31 to raise funds for the Spectrum Scholarship Program. This is Tuliao's 14th consecutive year organizing an annual fundraiser...
YALSA announces collaboration with IBM to bring focused career prep to diverse teens nationwide
CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) and IBM are collaborating to offer a series of skills-based trainings and webinars to their librarian network across the United States aimed at helping diverse teens gain access to key...
Library programming for autistic children and teens
CHICAGO — Those who understand the unique characteristics of autistic young people know that ordinary library programming guides are not up to the task of effectively serving these library users. The new second edition of “ Library Programming for...
Celebrate Preservation Week 庐 2021 with free webinars, event tools and resources
CHICAGO — April 25–May 1, libraries, institutions, archives and museums across the country will celebrate preservation and conservation in their communities, libraries, institutions, archives and museums. Following the Preservation Week 2021 theme...
Celebraciones del 25to aniversario del 鈥淒铆a鈥 resaltar谩n diversidad, cultura y alfabetismo
CHICAGO – El próximo 30 de abril, cientos de bibliotecas de todo el país celebrarán el 25to aniversario del “Día”. Esta iniciativa, reconocida nacionalmente, enfatiza la importancia del alfabetismo para todos los niños de todas las procedencias...
D铆a 25th anniversary celebrations to highlight diversity, culture, and literacy
CHICAGO – On April 30, hundreds of libraries nationwide will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Día. This nationally recognized initiative emphasizes the importance of literacy for all children from all backgrounds by linking children and families to...
Choice launches diversity, equity and inclusion initiative, Toward Inclusive Excellence
MIDDLETOWN, CT - Choice is pleased to announce the launch of a new content vertical, Toward Inclusive Excellence, focusing on racial justice, and the appointment of Alexia Hudson-Ward, Associate Director of Research and Learning at MIT Libraries, as its...
91传媒 Endowment Trustees add minority-owned GQG Partners as newest fund manager
CHICAGO - The 91传媒 (91传媒) Endowment Trustees announce the acquisition of minority-owned GQG Partners LLC as the newest fund manager in 91传媒's $62 million portfolio. Founded in 2016 by Rajiv Jain, Chairman & Chief Investment Officer...
91传媒 Executive Board supports AP91传媒 in recognizing and condemning ongoing anti-Asian hate crimes
Update March 25, 2021: Since the Executive Board issued this statement on March 11, another horrific act of racist, sexist, and targeted violence against the Asian community was perpetuated in Atlanta. In the aftermath of the murders of eight people...
Core Webinar: Using Radical Kindness to Rethink Library Interviews
CHICAGO—Thanks to COVID-19, the old phrase “We’ve always done it this way” is no longer an excuse. As libraries have re-envisioned services and resources, now is the time to re-think internal practices too. Start with the hiring process. With the move to...
ALSC Membership Funding for BIPOC Students and Library Workers
The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) is pleased to announce two membership funding opportunities for students and library workers who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or a Person of Color (BIPOC). Prioritizing BIPOC students and...
