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October 16, 2024
91´«Ã½ 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´«Ã½ 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’s libraries on October 19
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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.
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September 23, 2024
91´«Ã½ reveals preliminary data on 2024 book challenges
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Between January 1 and August 31, 2024, 91´«Ã½’s Office for Intellectual Freedom tracked 414 attempts to censor library materials and services.
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September 19, 2024
ALSC, 91´«Ã½ unveil 'Inspiring Future Voters' booklist for young readers
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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.
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September 17, 2024
On National Voter Registration Day 2024, 91´«Ã½ President urges library professionals to get Reader Voter Ready
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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...
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July 25, 2024
Sam Helmick chosen 2024-2025 91´«Ã½ president-elect
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The 91´«Ã½ Council decided on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, that Sam Helmick will be the 2024-2025 president-elect effective immediately.
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91´«Ã½ in the News
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In observance of Banned Books Week, the 91´«Ã½ and PEN America released reports on book censorship across the country.
EXTON, Pa. — Friends of the Library groups and libraries across the country will be celebrating the 16th annual National Friends of Libraries Week Oct. 17-23, 2021. National Friends of Libraries Week offers a two-fold opportunity to celebrate Friends –...
Patricia Concepcion Selected as the 2021 Christopher Hoy/ERT Scholarship Recipient
The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) has selected Patricia Concepcion of Louisville, Kentucky as the 2021 Christopher Hoy/ERT Scholarship recipient. The scholarship was named for a long-time 91´«Ã½ staff member who directed the 91´«Ã½ Conference Services...
CHICAGO- RUSA invites experienced librarians and subject matter experts to submit proposals for webinars and online courses to be added to RUSA’s outstanding online learning offerings. We particularly encourage submissions that address innovative services...
Celebrate Banned Books Week 2021 with Resources, Events
During Banned Books Week (Sept. 26 – Oct. 2, 2021), libraries, their users and readers everywhere are invited to celebrate and exercise their freedom to read with resources and events from the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½). Banned Books Week is an...
Bria V. Harris Selected as the 2021 David H. Clift Scholarship Recipient
The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) has selected Bria V. Harris of Matthews, North Carolina as the 2021 David H. Clift Scholarship recipient. The David H. Clift Scholarship was named for a former director of the 91´«Ã½. The $3,000...
Meaghan E. Davidson Selected as the 2021 Tony B. Leisner Scholarship Recipient
The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) has selected Meaghan E. Davidson of McDonough, Georgia as the recipient of the 2021 Tony B. Leisner Scholarship. The $3,000 scholarship, named for an active 91´«Ã½ member and former member of the 91´«Ã½ Council, is awarded...
Latest Sudden Selector's Guide demystifies the field of mathematics for selectors
CHICAGO—Core Publishing has released the digital version of the tenth guide in the Sudden Selector’s Guide series, the "Sudden Selector’s Guide to Mathematics Resources." Full of resources that are critical to the field of mathematics, this guide aims to...
New Sudden Selector’s Guide delves into resources for selectors of political science materials
CHICAGO—Core Publishing has released the digital version of the latest guide in the Sudden Selector’s Guide series, the "Sudden Selector’s Guide to Political Science Resources." Offering essential resources in the diverse field of political science, this...
Core Webinar: Building Capacity for Community-led Planning
CHICAGO—To live out our core values of equity, diversity and inclusion, libraries are seeking ways to be more community-centered. Community-led planning is a method that can be used to create public programs and services that celebrate the strengths and...
Core Webinar: Asynchronous Online Library Instruction: Best Practices
CHICAGO—Known as asynchronous teaching, delivering instruction via guides, pre-recorded video, message boards and other self-guided on-demand methods can be a great way to reach busy students and integrate the librarian into an existing online class. This...
Tiffany H. Ly Selected as 2021 Miriam L. Hornback Scholarship Recipient
The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) has selected Tiffany H. Ly of Minneapolis, Minnesota as the 2021 Miriam L. Hornback Scholarship recipient. The $3,000 award is given to an 91´«Ã½ or library support staff member to help finance the pursuit of a master’s...
Mia I. Glionna Selected as the 2021 Peter Lyman Memorial/SAGE Scholarship Recipient
The 91´«Ã½ and SAGE announced Mia I. Glionna of Altadena, California as the recipient of the 2021 Peter Lyman Memorial/SAGE Scholarship in New Media. Glionna says that she “hopes to explore the future of archival studies and digital...
91´«Ã½ Calls for 2022 L. Ray Patterson Copyright Award Nominations
The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) announced today the nomination period opened for the 2022 L. Ray Patterson Award. Established in 2002, the honor recognizes individuals or groups who “embody the spirit of the U.S. Copyright law as voiced by the...
Melissa Grasso Selected as the 2021 Tom and Roberta Drewes Scholarship Recipient
The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) has chosen Melissa Grasso of Brookline, Massachusetts as the 2021 Tom and Roberta Drewes Scholarship recipient. The $3,000 scholarship is awarded to a library support staff worker who is pursuing a master’s degree in...
Core Webinar: Making Great Video Tutorials
CHICAGO—Instructional videos are a versatile staple of online library learning. In this non-technical webinar, attendees will learn the best approaches for designing and creating clear, useful videos for their library learners. During this webinar...
