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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.
Journey through school librarianship using AASL鈥檚 Shared Foundation of Explore
CHICAGO — Published by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and 91传媒 Editions, Sarah Culp Searles’s book “ Explore” takes readers on a journey through the broad and varied territory of school librarianship, sharing resources, ideas, and...
Freedom to Read Foundation Offers Scholarship for Course on Intellectual Freedom and Young Adults
Chicago, IL October 21, 2021 The Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF), is excited to announce a scholarship for the Spring 2022 course, Intellectual Freedom and Young Adults, offered through San Jose State University School of Information (SJSU iSchool)...
Dr. Gregory Leazer Awarded ALSC Research Agenda Pilot Grant
The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) has awarded the ALSC Research Agenda Pilot Grant to Dr. Gregory Leazer, Associate Professor in the Department of Information Studies at University of California, Los Angeles. The ALSC Research Agenda...
United for Libraries鈥 Nov. 9 Learning Live session to explore virtual and hybrid fundraising
EXTON, Pa. – United for Libraries’ monthly virtual series, Learning Live, will continue with “ Virtual and Hybrid Fundraising” Tues., Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. Eastern. The Learning Live program is presented free to United for Libraries members and those with...
SRRT seeks nominations for Herb Biblo Outstanding Leadership Award for Social Justice and Equality
CHICAGO — The Social Responsibilities Round Table (SRRT) of the 91传媒 seeks nominations for the Herb Biblo Outstanding Leadership Award for Social Justice and Equality. Announced in September 2021, the award is named after Herb...
CHICAGO — The 91传媒 (91传媒) is accepting nominations for the Coretta Scott King-Virginia Hamilton Author/Illustrator Lifetime Achievement Award. The award is named for award-winning children’s author Virginia Hamilton (1936-2002)...
Disaster planning and preparedness for libraries
CHICAGO — The library is a vital information hub and resource provider every single day, and that’s doubly true when calamity strikes. In fact, libraries’ designation as “essential community functions” during disasters is now encoded in U.S. law. Engaging...
Everything You Need to Know About Interlibrary Loan
CHICAGO- Register today for the four-week asynchronous course “ Inside Interlibrary Loan: Basics for a New Millennium” sponsored by the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA). As library shelving and physical collections continue to vanish...
Longlist for 2022 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction announced
CHICAGO – A total of 45 books (23 fiction, 22 nonfiction) has been selected for the longlist for the 2022 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction. The list is now available on the awards’ website. The six-title shortlist—three each...
Registration now open for 91传媒鈥檚 LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience conference
CHICAGO — The 91传媒 (91传媒) opened registration today for its LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience conference taking place virtually Jan. 21 – 24, 2022. Built from the ground up based on years of research, exploration, feedback...
91传媒 announces Spectrum Doctoral Fellowship Program and informational session
CHICAGO - The 91传媒 (91传媒) is pleased to announce the return of the Spectrum Doctoral Fellowship Program. Building off the success of the Spectrum Scholarship Program which provides one-year academic funding for LIS students who...
Game-based learning in school libraries
CHICAGO — “ Playing Games in the School Library: Developing Game-Based Lessons and Using Gamification Concepts,” published by Facet Publishing and available through the 91传媒 Store, is a comprehensive resource for those looking to explore the use of game...
2021 Coretta Scott King Book Donation Grants Announced
CHICAGO — Marion-Perry County Library (Alabama), Southwest Baltimore Charter School (Maryland), and The West Philadelphia Alliance for Children (Pennsylvania) have been selected to receive books as part of the 2021 Coretta Scott King Awards Book Donation...
ALSC National Institute coming in Fall 2022 - call for proposals open
CHICAGO — The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the 91传媒 (91传媒), announced that the 2022 ALSC National Institute will be held at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown in Kansas City, Missouri, from Sept...
New webinar series examines hiring and onboarding in youth services
CHICAGO — The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the 91传媒 (91传媒), is pleased to announce a three-part webinar series from its Managing Children’s Services committee: “Building Great Teams: Hiring and...
