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DENVER – Where society’s institutions leave off, our nation’s libraries pick up. This is especially true in Denver, where public libraries provide social workers to address such instances as substance abuse, housing and mental health services. The...
2018 AILA Youth Literature Awards Announced
DENVER — The American Indian Library Association (AILA), an affiliate of the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½), has selected three titles to receive the 2018 American Indian Youth Literature Award. The 2018 AILA Best Picture Book is Shanyaak'utlaax...
‘Spotlight on Book Clubs’ at Midwinter to highlight book club picks
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania – Attendees of the 91´«Ã½ Midwinter Meeting in Denver are invited to attend the “ Spotlight on Book Clubs” from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10 at Colorado Convention Center Exhibit Hall. Participating exhibitors will host author...
Leaders of Change Share a Vision for the Future at Midwinter Diversity & Equity Session
Elizabeth Martinez and Binnie Tate Wilkin, two of the profession’s leading advocates for equitable library services, will lead the “Libraries Transform – Diversity & Equity” plenary session, Sunday morning February 11 th from 8:30 – 10:00 am, at the...
Sparking Change - Across the Curriculum and Campus - Focus of Midwinter Education Innovation Session
Curriculum and campus innovators will lead the “Libraries Transform – Education Innovation” plenary session, Saturday morning February 10 th from 8:30 – 10:00 am, at the Colorado Convention Center, Room 405/407. Part of the Symposium on the Future of...
Smart Cities, Creative Spaces the Focus for Midwinter Civic Innovation Session
Smart cities and creative spaces will be the focus of the “ Libraries Transform – Civic Innovation” plenary session, Monday morning February 12 th from 8:30 – 10:00 am, at the Colorado Convention Center, Room 405/407. Part of the Symposium on the Future...
91´«Ã½ to support multicultural literature for youth with enhanced 2019 Youth Media Awards
CHICAGO - Librarians and library staff work to transform lives by connecting youth with materials that celebrate diversity, abolish cultural invisibility, and foster understanding. The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) and its professional affiliates...
2018 Listen List: Outstanding Audiobook Narration for Adult Listeners revealed
DENVER—The Listen List Council of the Collection Development and Evaluation Section (CODES) of the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) has announced the 2018 selections of the Listen List, selected for both avid listeners of audiobooks and...
Free programs at the 91´«Ã½ Store at Midwinter Meeting
91´«Ã½ Editions/91´«Ã½ Neal-Schuman is pleased to present a selection of free programs at the 2018 91´«Ã½ Midwinter Meeting & Exhibits. All taking place at the 91´«Ã½ Store in Lobby B of the Colorado Convention Center, they spotlight several key issues and trends as...
New books, products, special events at the 91´«Ã½ Store at Midwinter Meeting
Make sure to carve out some time in your schedule to shop and browse the 91´«Ã½ Store at the 2018 91´«Ã½ Midwinter Meeting & Exhibits for products that meet the widest range of your promotional and continuing education/professional development needs—as well as...
United for Libraries to host Institute for Friends, Foundations, and Trustees at Midwinter
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania — A free “United for Libraries Institute: Friends, Foundations, and Trustees” will be held Friday, Feb. 9, 1-4 p.m., at the Colorado Convention Center 107/109/11 at the 2018 91´«Ã½ Midwinter Meeting in Denver. Library Trustees...
Anthony Graves to keynote 2018 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunrise Celebration at Midwinter
CHICAGO - Author and activist Anthony Graves will deliver the keynote address at the 19 th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Observance and Sunrise Celebration during the 91´«Ã½’s (91´«Ã½) Midwinter Meeting and Exhibits in...
OIF to showcase new selection policy toolkit at Midwinter
The 91´«Ã½'s Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) will showcase an expanded and updated toolkit at the 91´«Ã½ Midwinter Meeting in Denver, CO, to ensure libraries have an essential policy to protect against censorship. Titled...
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania — Susan Wiggs, Silas House, Elisabeth Hyde, Ariel Lawhon, Molly Tanzer and Spencer Wise will be among the featured authors at the United for Libraries Gala Author Tea, sponsored by ReferenceUSA, from 2-4 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 12 at...
2018 Nonfiction Award finalists announced
CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½), selected five books as finalists for the 2018 Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award, which honors the best nonfiction books...
