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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.
Deb Robertson announces retirement as 91传媒 Public Programs Office director
Deb Robertson, founding director of the 91传媒 (91传媒) Public Programs Office, will retire from the organization on October 8, 2021, after nearly 40 years of service. Robertson founded the Public Programs Office in 1992 to empower...
October 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: Artificial Intelligence in the...
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Envisioning the Framework: A Graphic Guide to Information Literacy,” edited by Jannette L. Finch, book number 77 in ACRL’s Publications in Librarianship...
Using AASL鈥檚 Shared Foundation of Include as a roadmap for more inclusive spaces and practice
CHICAGO — Published by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and 91传媒 Editions, Julie Stivers’s book “ Include” brings together a chorus of school librarians, scholars, and students representing a wide range of races, ethnicities...
Quick copyright guidance for common situations
CHICAGO — Faculty, students, and colleagues come to you with copyright questions, both simple and complex. And they all want reliable answers—as fast as you can get them. With “ Compact Copyright: Quick Answers to Common Questions,” published by 91传媒...
AASL commends fourteen programs, events, and products across the country
CHICAGO — Acting upon recommendations made by its chapters, the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commended fourteen outstanding programs, events, and products for their support of the school librarian profession and the learners...
PLA releases 'Strategic Planning for Public Libraries' publication
CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) has released a new book, "Strategic Planning for Public Libraries," addressing the key areas of strategic planning that public library professionals care about most. This instructional publication provides a...
United for Libraries鈥 Oct. 12 Learning Live session will focus on end-of-year giving campaigns
EXTON, Pa. – United for Libraries’ monthly virtual series, Learning Live, will continue with “ Making the Ask for End-of-Year Giving” Tues., Oct. 12 at 2 p.m. Eastern. The Learning Live program is presented free to United for Libraries group and Statewide...
Centering the lived experience of generational poverty
CHICAGO — Drawing from her own lived experience, in “ Profiles in Resilience: Books for Children and Teens That Center the Lived Experience of Generational Poverty,” published by 91传媒 Editions, author Christina H. Dorr shines a light on some of the...
Ellen R. Avis Selected as the First Julia J. Brody Public Librarian Scholarship Recipient
The 91传媒 (91传媒) has selected Ellen R. Avis of Williams, Oregon as the first recipient of the Julia J. Brody Public Librarian Scholarship. The $4000 scholarship is awarded to individuals planning to specialize in the field of public...
Mary C. E. Franks Selected as the 2021 91传媒 Century Scholarship Recipient
The 91传媒 (91传媒) has selected Mary C. E. Franks of Liberty, Maine as the 2021 Century Scholarship recipient. The $2,500 scholarship funds services or accommodation for a library school student with disabilities admitted to an 91传媒...
Monet R. Hardison Selected as the 2021 Mary V. Gaver Scholarship Recipient
The 91传媒 (91传媒) has selected Monet R. Hardison of Hampstead, North Carolina as the 2021 recipient of the Mary V. Gaver Scholarship. The $3,000 scholarship was established to honor the memory of a past 91传媒 president and Rutgers...
Hallie Rich Appointed 91传媒 Policy Fellow
The 91传媒 (91传媒) has appointed Hallie Rich as a Policy Fellow in 91传媒’s Office of Public Policy and Advocacy to work on data strategy and access on the library digital book issue. “Hallie Rich will provide needed research and policy...
Deadline Approaching Soon for Lois Ann Gregory-Wood Fellows Program
The 91传媒 announces a call for applications for the Lois Ann Gregory-Wood (LAGW) Fellows Program. Visit the LAGW Fellows page for more information about the application process. Deadline to apply is September 30, 2021. Please note...
Spratford鈥檚 new guide to horror fiction
CHICAGO — Like the zombies, ghouls, and vampires which inhabit many of its books, the popularity of horror fiction is unstoppable. Even if you don’t happen to be a fan yourself, you won’t be “scared” to advise readers on finding their next great fright...
