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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.
Still accepting applications for Emerging Leaders program
The 91传媒 (91传媒) is still accepting applications for the 2022 class of Emerging Leaders (EL). Details on the program criteria can be found on the Emerging Leaders web page. The deadline to apply is August 30, 2021. Apply now. The 91传媒...
Aimee Strittmatter departing as ALSC executive director; Alena Rivers steps in as interim
CHICAGO – Aimee Strittmatter, executive director of the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the 91传媒 (91传媒), announced she has decided to embark upon a new professional path and will be leaving 91传媒...
鈥楿nited for Libraries Virtual: Trustees 鈥 Friends 鈥 Foundations鈥 to be held Aug. 17-19
EXTON, Pennsylvania — “United for Libraries Virtual: Trustees – Friends – Foundations” will be held Aug. 17-19, 2021. Now in its second year, this interactive three-day virtual event will feature expert speakers on current topics facing library Trustees...
Preconference Registration Opens for Core Forum
Even before the 2021 Core Forum officially kicks off with an evening welcome reception on Thursday, October 7, attendees can register to participate in an all-day library buildings tour or one of four afternoon workshops offered that same day. Full...
Understanding the basic principles of planning and assessment
CHICAGO — The concepts of planning and assessment are intrinsically linked—and understanding them is essential for raising the library’s profile and strengthening its position among stakeholders and the community. Even LIS students and those new to the...
New from ACRL - 鈥淭eaching about Fake News: Lesson Plans for Different Disciplines and Audiences鈥
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Teaching about Fake News: Lesson Plans for Different Disciplines and Audiences,” edited by Candice Benjes-Small, Carol Wittig, and Mary K. Oberlies. This...
91传媒 publishes new resource: how to conduct a library tour with your legislators
WASHINGTON, DC — 91传媒’s Public Policy and Advocacy Office has published an updated tool, “ How to Conduct an In-Person Library Tour,” for library advocates to meet with their elected officials during the month-long congressional recess throughout the month...
Five projects receive 2021 AIA/91传媒 Library Building Award
CHICAGO — The 91传媒 (91传媒) and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) are awarding five libraries with the 2021 AIA/91传媒 Library Building Awards for excellence in architectural design. Complete details for each project are...
Teaching data literacy in academic libraries
CHICAGO — We live in a data-driven world, much of it processed and served up by increasingly complex algorithms, and evaluating its quality requires its own skillset. As a component of information literacy, it's crucial that students learn how to think...
91传媒 adopts new Code of Ethics principle on racial and social justice
CHICAGO – During the 91传媒 (91传媒) Annual and Exhibition virtual conference, the 91传媒 Council unanimously adopted a new ninth principle on racial and social justice to the association's Code of Ethics. This new professional guideline...
Accepting Applications for the 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. Please note that you must login as an 91传媒 Member to...
91传媒 (91传媒) Philanthropic Advisory Group (PAG) Volunteer Opportunity Nominations/Applications open until September 15, 2021 The 91传媒 Philanthropic Advisory Group (PAG), founded in 2019, is seeking two new members for the for a term...
91传媒 seeks feedback from the library field on library programming learning objectives
CHICAGO — The 91传媒 (91传媒) seeks feedback from the library field on “Skills for 21st-Century Librarians: Learning Objectives for Library Programming,” a document marking the Association’s next steps toward the creation of a...
WASHINGTON, DC – The 91传媒 (91传媒) will host a live Q&A event on Instagram, this Thursday, July 29 at 2 p.m. EDT to share how libraries are planning to use the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF), a Federal Communications Commission...
Music Library Association鈥檚 updated, authoritative classical music collection resource
CHICAGO — The new fourth edition of “ A Basic Music Library: Essential Scores and Sound Recordings,” relying on the authority of the Music Library Association and published by 91传媒 Editions, includes thousands of records selected by experts in dozens of...
