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Arkansas Book-Banning Law Declared Unconstitutional
The US District Court for the Western District of Arkansas today declared Arkansas Act 372 unconstitutional in an opinon indicating that the law is overbroad and void for vagueness, and permanently enjoined its enforcement.
A new analytical framework for supporting public libraries
CHICAGO — “ Understanding Public Libraries: Management, Leadership and Ideology,” published by Facet Publishing and available through the 91´«Ã½ Store, advances a scientific understanding of public libraries and ultimately poses and explores the vital...
91´«Ã½ vows to defend intellectual freedom and access to information against political threats 
In response to results of the 2024 United States election, the 91´«Ã½ vowed to continue its defense of the core values of librarianship in the face of political threats.
White House recognizes libraries’ efforts to save lives from overdose
White House recognizes libraries’ efforts to save lives from overdose. 91´«Ã½ President Cindy Hohl participated in event with Administration officials and national leaders.
Freedom to Read Community Day of Action rallies support for America’s libraries on October 19
The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) and the 91´«Ã½-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.
91´«Ã½ active at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly
The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) International Relations Committee (IRC) United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG) Subcommittee hosted the first 91´«Ã½ UN in-person event during the United Nations General Assembly 79 (UNGA), and members of...
ALSC, 91´«Ã½ unveil 'Inspiring Future Voters' booklist for young readers
As part of the 91´«Ã½’s Reader Voter Ready civic engagement campaign, the Association for Library Service to Children has released “Inspiring Future Voters,” a new booklist for young readers.
WASHINGTON – On National Voter Registration Day, also Constitution Day, 91´«Ã½ President Cindy Hohl issued the following letter to library professionals: Dear colleagues, Today is National Voter Registration Day. As president of the American Library...
91´«Ã½ to Host Historic Intellectual Freedom Summit at the Library of Congress
Event to Forge Collaborative Playbook to Address Censorship Challenges and Protect Free Expression WASHINGTON - The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) is convening a third Intellectual Freedom Summit in its nearly 150-year history, bringing together...
948,000 and Counting: Free Webinar on Public Service Loan Forgiveness
The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) will present a free webinar for library workers about Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) on Oct. 2, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. Eastern.
CHICAGO–Core is now accepting applications for the Online Course Scholarship for Library Professionals from Developing Countries to participate in our online Fundamentals courses held between September 11, 2024 and December 22, 2024. One free seat per...
91´«Ã½ praises FCC vote to make Wi-Fi hotspots eligible for E-rate funding
The 91´«Ã½ welcomes an FCC vote allowing libraries and schools to use tens of millions of dollars in federal E-rate funding each year to purchase Wi-Fi hotspots for lending.
91´«Ã½ Applauds Critical Changes to E-rate to Include Wi-Fi Hotspots
Today, the 91´«Ã½ expressed support for the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) draft Order outlining the rules for a hotspot lending program for libraries and schools within the E-rate program.
The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) is urging America's libraries to participate in a national day of action to register voters on National Voter Registration Day (Sep. 17), a nonpartisan civic holiday celebrating America’s representative democracy.
Strengthening library ecosystems using One Voice
CHICAGO — A patron of one library is the potential patron of any other library at a different time of life or location. And though each library serves its own unique community, when different kinds of libraries speak together with one voice, the entire...
