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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.
EXTON, Pennsylvania — United for Libraries’ monthly virtual series, Learning Live, will continue with “ Gift Acceptance Policies Part 2: Advice from the Pros for Writing Your Policy” at 2 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday, July 27. The Learning Live program is...
MAGIRT Honors Award for 2021 presented to Carol McAuliffe and David Bertuca
CHICAGO — The Map and Geospatial Information Round Table (MAGIRT) Nominations and Awards Committee selected Carol McAuliffe and David Bertuca, as the recipients of the 2021 MAGIRT Honors Award. This award is presented in recognition of outstanding...
Janet Lee receives 2021 John Ames Humphry/OCLC/Forest Press Award
CHICAGO — Janet Lee, Retired, Dean/Professor Emerita, Dayton Memorial Library, Regis University Dean, has been named the 2021 recipient of the 91传媒 (91传媒) International Relations Committee’s John Ames Humphry/OCLC/Forest Press Award...
Emergency鈥疌onnectivity Fund $7 billion application window opens聽
91传媒 encourages library participation, reiterates FCC policy concerns WASHINGTON – 91传媒 encourages public and tribal libraries to apply for funding to provide broadband internet connectivity and devices (e.g., hotspots, tablets) for library patrons...
MIDDLETOWN, CT - Choice today announced the publication of the eighth in a series of white papers designed to provide actionable intelligence around topics of importance to the academic library community. The paper, “Implementing and Managing Streaming...
91传媒鈥檚 International Relations Round Table Awards Registration Grants for the IFLA 2021 Conference
CHICAGO — The International Relations Round Table ( IRRT) of the 91传媒 is proud and excited to conduct a pilot program this year to promote global librarianship and member engagement in international conferences. The IRRT IFLA...
Emerging Leaders 2020-21 Cohort Celebrate - Projects Available for Review
The Emerging Leaders (EL) 2020-21 cohort celebrated the completion of their program with a graduation ceremony during the 91传媒 Annual 2021 Virtual Conference and Exhibition. The program opened with a welcome and an acknowledgement of the resilience of the...
Programs and Activities for Job Seekers
The 91传媒 JobLIST Placement & Career Development Center will offer several career-guidance programs, mentoring, and a Job Fair. All events, which are listed below, are free. All times are Central. For more details, visit the Center’s web page. Saturday...
Accepting Applications for 2022 Class of 91传媒 Emerging Leaders
The 91传媒 (91传媒) is now 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...
91传媒 distributes $1.25 million in COVID emergency relief to 34 U.S. libraries
CHICAGO — The 91传媒 (91传媒) announced the distribution of $1.25 million to 34 recipients of emergency relief grants to libraries that have experienced substantial economic hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic. Through the 91传媒...
Rachael Kowalski Awarded 2021 Core Christian Larew Memorial Scholarship
Rachael Kowalski has been selected to receive the 2021 Core Christian Larew Memorial Scholarship ($3,000) sponsored by Baker & Taylor. This scholarship is for master’s level study, with an emphasis on library technology and/or automation, at a library...
Virginia Beach Library Foundation Awarded 2021 Maureen Hayes Author/Illustrator Visit Award
The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) has awarded the 2021 Maureen Hayes Author/Illustrator Visit Award to the Virginia Beach Library Foundation on behalf of the Virginia Beach Public Library in Virginia Beach, VA. The award, sponsored by...
Research finds mentoring to build resilience leads to collaboration
CHICAGO – New research published in the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) peer-reviewed online journal, School Library Research (SLR), examines school librarians’ perceptions of the Continuum of Care model for assessment of need, program...
EXTON, Pennsylvania — The United for Libraries President’s Program, “ Challenges & Crises: Preparing Your Board of Trustees,” will be held Friday, June 25, 10 a.m. CT at the 91传媒 Annual Virtual Conference. United for Libraries President David Paige...
Nominations are now open for the I Love My Librarian Award
CHICAGO – The 91传媒 (91传媒) invites all library users to nominate their favorite librarians for the prestigious I Love My Librarian Award. The national award recognizes librarians working in public, school, college, community college...
