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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.
Nominations are being accepted for 91´«Ã½ honorary membership
CHICAGO — Nominations are being accepted for 91´«Ã½ honorary membership, the Association’s highest honor, which is bestowed on living citizens of any country whose contributions to librarianship, or a closely related field are so outstanding that they are of...
Will Shorter named 2021 91´«Ã½ Trustee Citation recipient
91´«Ã½ and United for Libraries have named William A. Shorter, Jr., Anne Arundel County Public Library (Md.) Board of Trustees Chair, a recipient of the 91´«Ã½ Trustee Citation. The 91´«Ã½ Trustee Citation, established in 1941 to recognize public library...
PLA, AT&T team up to bring digital literacy training to families
CHICAGO – The Public Library Association (PLA), a division of the 91´«Ã½, and AT&T have announced a collaboration to improve digital literacy and promote broadband adoption among families and communities, particularly those who are...
The 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference & Exhibition (Virtual) Program Scheduler is now open
CHICAGO – The 91´«Ã½ has announced that the 2021 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference & Exhibition (Virtual), June 23-29, Program Scheduler is now open. With more than 200 educational sessions, 250+ exhibitors, 25+ featured speakers, and more than...
Proposals for the 2021 Core Forum are Now Being Accepted
Submission Deadline: May 17, 2021 Submit Your Proposal Form for Core Forum 2021 Preview the proposal form as a PDF. The October 7-9 Core Forum in Baltimore will be our first opportunity to celebrate the diverse and interconnected library work of Core...
Oklahoma School Librarians awarded AASL ABC-CLIO Leadership Grant
CHICAGO – The Oklahoma School Librarians, a division of the Oklahoma Library Association (OKSL), is the recipient of the 2021 American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) ABC-CLIO Leadership Grant. Sponsored by ABC-CLIO, the $1,750 grant is given to...
OIF’s updated hit list of banned and challenged children's books
CHICAGO — In our polarized environment, the censorship and outright banning of children’s books which some deem to be controversial or objectionable remains a major concern for libraries. Intellectual freedom champion Pat R. Scales returns to the fray...
Core Webinar: Leading From Afar: Creating a Cohesive Remote Team
CHICAGO—Remote work and leadership are vastly different from the traditional office experience. It takes a balance of technology, management and empathy. On Wednesday, June 2, Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures will present "Leading From Afar...
CHICAGO – The Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) 2021 Virtual Conference was held April 13-16, 2021. The virtual conference attracted 3,660 registrants and exhibitors who explored the complex issues impacting the future of library service...
Elizabeth Molina named 2021 YALSA Board Fellow
CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) has named Elizabeth Molina, Middle School Librarian at Convent of the Sacred Heart, its 2021 Board Fellow. “After being a member of YALSA for the last five years, I am really excited to become...
Megan Camero named YALSA Member Manager for Teen Programming HQ database
CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) has named Megan Camero as the new Member Manager for its teen programming website, Teen Programming HQ. “I am extremely stoked to bring a new viewpoint and new ideas to Teen Programming HQ. It...
Barbara Stripling Wins Scholastic Library Publishing Award
CHICAGO – Barbara Stripling has been named the 2021 winner of 91´«Ã½’s Scholastic Library Publishing Award. The award, supported by the Scholastic Publishing Company, recognizes a librarian whose unusual contribution to the stimulation and guidance of...
Plano Public Library wins 2021 91´«Ã½/Information Today, Inc. Library of the Future Award
CHICAGO — Plano Public Library (Plano, Texas) has been selected to receive the 2021 91´«Ã½/Information Today, Inc. Library of the Future Award. The award, sponsored by the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) and Information Today Inc., annually recognizes...
Dr. Marcia Rapchak receives Beta Phi Mu Award
CHICAGO — Dr. Marcia Rapchak, teaching assistant professor of the School of Computing and Information, University of Pittsburgh, has been selected as the 2021 recipient of the 91´«Ã½'s Beta Phi Mu Award. This award is given in...
Janet Eldred receives the 2021 Lemony Snicket Prize for Noble Librarians Faced with Adversity
CHICAGO – Janet Eldred, director of the Hollidaysburg Area Public Library in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, has been selected as the recipient of the 2021 Lemony Snicket Prize for Noble Librarians Faced with Adversity. The annual award, consisting of $10...
