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October 16, 2024
91传媒 opens registration and launches Preliminary Program for 2025 LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience in Phoenix, AZ
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LibLearnX is a four-day learning conference that invites 91传媒 members and non-members to participate in collaborative and engaging education, networking, and celebrations.
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October 1, 2024
Freedom to Read Community Day of Action rallies support for America鈥檚 libraries on October 19
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The 91传媒 (91传媒) and the 91传媒-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.
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September 23, 2024
91传媒 reveals preliminary data on 2024 book challenges
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Between January 1 and August 31, 2024, 91传媒’s Office for Intellectual Freedom tracked 414 attempts to censor library materials and services.
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September 19, 2024
ALSC, 91传媒 unveil 'Inspiring Future Voters' booklist for young readers
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As part of the 91传媒’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.
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September 17, 2024
On National Voter Registration Day 2024, 91传媒 President urges library professionals to get Reader Voter Ready
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WASHINGTON – On National Voter Registration Day, also Constitution Day, 91传媒 President Cindy Hohl issued the following letter to library professionals: Dear colleagues, Today is National Voter Registration Day. As president of the American Library...
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July 25, 2024
Sam Helmick chosen 2024-2025 91传媒 president-elect
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The 91传媒 Council decided on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, that Sam Helmick will be the 2024-2025 president-elect effective immediately.
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91传媒 in the News
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In observance of Banned Books Week, the 91传媒 and PEN America released reports on book censorship across the country.
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91传媒 applauds congressional passage of digital equity funds available to libraries
President Biden expected to sign Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act WASHINGTON, DC - The 91传媒 (91传媒) celebrates the final passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684), a bipartisan infrastructure bill, by...
2021 YALSA Teens鈥 Top Ten titles announced
CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the 91传媒, has officially announced the 2021 Teen’s Top Ten winners. The Teens’ Top Ten is a “teen choice” list, where teens nominate and choose their...
CHICAGO — The 91传媒 (91传媒) is pleased to announce 100 small and rural libraries selected in the third round of Libraries Transforming Communities (LTC): Focus on Small and Rural Libraries. The libraries, selected through a...
Core Forum Webinar Series on Leadership and Management
CHICAGO—Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures is pleased to present a four-part webinar series on leadership and management, starting in December. Originally part of the canceled Core Forum, the presentations are geared toward library workers in...
New from ACRL - 鈥淭he Scholarly Communications Cookbook鈥
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ The Scholarly Communications Cookbook,” edited by Brianna Buljung and Emily Bongiovanni. The latest offering in ACRL’s Cookbook series can help you establish...
Registration open for 2021 Children鈥檚 Literature Lecture Celebration honoring Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop
CHICAGO — The 2021 ALSC Children’s Literature Lecture Celebration will take place from 5 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. ET on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021. This celebration will be held virtually and will honor the work of Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop. Dr. Bishop was awarded the...
Performer and comedian Molly Shannon, young adult author Kelly Yang join LibLearnX speaker lineup
CHICAGO - Performer, comedian, and author Molly Shannon and young adult author Kelly Yang will be theater speakers at LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience, Jan. 21-24, 2022. Shannon spent six seasons as a member of the repertory company Saturday...
91传媒 President Patty Wong to host 91传媒 Connect Live on equity, diversity, and inclusion
CHICAGO, IL – The 91传媒 (91传媒)’s Connect Live series continues in November with a program focused on equity, diversity, and inclusion. The online event will take place Thursday, November 18, 2021, at 1pm CT/11am PT. Hosted by...
SALT LAKE CITY – School librarians are educators at the heart of their schools, promoting literacy, equity, diversity, and inclusion; enhancing learning; and ensuring access to information for all. They work collaboratively with administrators, fellow...
November Online Learning with RUSA
CHICAGO- The 91传媒- Reference and User Services Division (RUSA), continues to offer an outstanding combination of repeat and new courses/webinars. Check out our list of upcoming programming below: Policies and Procedures: Letting...
Core/ACRL Webinar: Bringing Intentionality and Inclusivity to the Academic Library Interview
CHICAGO—Are you thinking about hiring? Join the Core Academic Interviews Project Team on Thursday, November 18 at noon CT for a free webinar to discuss our guide for interview best practices. Whether you are holding interviews online or in-person, we...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The 91传媒 (91传媒) praised White House nominees to lead the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel and Commissioner Gigi Sohn. In addition, the administration designated Rosenworcel...
Classifying and fixing dirty data
CHICAGO — Problems associated with dirty data lead to massive headaches for organizations both large and small across the globe. And though data quality issues are frequently discussed, what you will rarely hear about are pragmatic methods for fixing...
ACRL, PLA partner launch Benchmark, a new digital data tool for libraries
CHICAGO – The Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) and Public Library Association (PLA) now offer Benchmark: Library Metrics and Trends to power library data analysis and visualization. This new digital resource can help libraries plan, make...
91传媒 seeks applicants for national Policy Corps
Deadline set for Dec. 1, 2021 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The 91传媒 (91传媒) invites library advocates to apply online to join the fourth cohort of 91传媒 Policy Corps members. The deadline for applications is Dec. 1, 2021. The Corps initiative...
