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LibLearnX is a four-day learning conference that invites 91´«Ã½ members and non-members to participate in collaborative and engaging education, networking, and celebrations.
91´«Ã½ Opens LibLearnX 2025 Call for Program Proposals
Submit an education program proposal for the 2025 LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience, taking place January 24-27, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona. The submission site is open now through August 12.
91´«Ã½ Executive Board decision on LibLearnX
After careful evaluation and analysis of financial and other critical factors, the 91´«Ã½ Executive Board has decided that LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience will not be held in 2026.
BALTIMORE — The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) selects “The Berry Pickers,” by Amanda Peters, published by Catapult, as the winner of the 2024 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction, and "We Were Once a Family: A Story of Love, Death, and...
CHICAGO — The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) announced the LLX Close Out Session, featuring a panel of senior library leaders who will discuss Navigating Leadership: Perspectives on Purpose-Driven Careers at the 2024 LibLearnX: The Library Learning...
91´«Ã½ Store at 91´«Ã½â€™s 2024 LibLearnX in Baltimore
Conveniently located in the LLX Marketplace, the 91´«Ã½ Store will offer a variety of posters, bookmarks, clothing, gift books, and more. Store hours are: Saturday, January 20: 9:30am – 4:00pm Sunday, January 21: 10:00am – 4:00pm Monday, January 22: 9:30am –...
CHICAGO – Author and Tech Bootcamp Founder David Delmar Sentíes will deliver the keynote address at the 25th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Observance and Sunrise Celebration during the 91´«Ã½’s Library Learning...
Ashley Mitchell Named a 2024 Core Emerging Leader
CHICAGO—Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures is pleased to announce that Ashley Mitchell has been selected as a Core Emerging Leader (EL). Mitchell serves as Adult Services Librarian at Camden County Library System in Voorhees, NJ. She has over 20...
Alison Van Norman Named a 2024 Core Emerging Leader
CHICAGO—Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures is pleased to announce that Alison Van Norman has been selected as a Core Emerging Leader (EL). Van Norman serves as the Outreach and Marketing Librarian for Elon University, where she plans and markets...
Adult fiction and children’s book author Kate DiCamillo to present at 2024 LibLearnX
CHICAGO — The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) today announced that adult fiction and children’s book author Kate DiCamillo will present at the 2024 LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience (LLX) in Baltimore, January 19–22, 2024. One of America’s...
Carrie McClain Named a 2024 Core Emerging Leader
CHICAGO—Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures is pleased to announce that Carrie McClain has been selected as a Core Emerging Leader (EL). McClain serves as the Chief Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Officer for Tulsa City-County Library, where she...
CHICAGO — The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) has announced that 91´«Ã½ President Emily Drabinski will host and moderate a distinguished group of library leaders as they explore the contribution of libraries to their communities at the 2024 LibLearnX: The...
Emmy-nominated and bestselling author and activist George M. Johnson to Present at 2024 LibLearnX
CHICAGO — The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) has announced that Emmy-nominated and bestselling author and activist George M. Johnson will be an Author Speaker at the 2024 LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience (LLX) in Baltimore, January 19–22...
CHICAGO – The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) has announced that SAG-AFTRA actress, model, Down Syndrome activist, and new author Mia Armstrong will be an Author Speaker at the 2024 LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience (LLX) in Baltimore, January...
Comedian, Actor, and Author Jesús Trejo to Present at 2024 LibLearnX
CHICAGO – The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) has announced that stand-up comedian, comedy writer, actor, and author Jesús Trejo will be an Author Speaker at the 2024 LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience (LLX) in Baltimore, January 19–22, 2024...
