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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.
Submissions Now Open for the 2021 John Cotton Dana Awards
Eight Winners to Receive $10,000 in Development Awards The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) is now accepting submissions for the 2021 John Cotton Dana Award (JCD). The John Cotton Dana Award is one of the most prestigious awards given to libraries and...
Free training to boost Census data literacy skills, improve planning and programs
CHICAGO – The Public Library Association (PLA) is launching a new project on Census Data Literacy, in partnership with the Public Policy and Advocacy office (PPA) of the 91´«Ã½. The project will promote awareness and use of community...
CHICAGO — Quickly pivoting to innovative ways of connecting their users to the information and services they need and enjoy, library workers are embracing new ways of serving their communities amidst challenging times. In the Spring/Summer 2021 New and...
Nation to celebrate library workers’ contributions during – and looking beyond -- COVID-19
CHICAGO – As the nation prepares to celebrate National Library Workers Day, April 6, 2021, library staff are playing an invaluable role in supporting their communities during a crucial time in the COVID-19 crisis. But they are also diligently working to...
Inclusive and Engaging Online Library Instruction
CHICAGO- Register today for the four-week RUSA course titled " Creating Inclusive and Engaging Online Library Instruction" scheduled to begin on Monday, March 29, 2021. As libraries have rapidly moved their instruction programs online over the last...
MIDDLETOWN, CT - Choice is thrilled to produce the upcoming live online panel webinar event, When You Picture a Scientist, Who Do You See? sponsored by ProQuest, Scientific American, ro*co films, and FILM PLATFORM. During this live event, to be broadcast...
Travel Grants Available for First-Time AASL National Conference Attendees
CHICAGO — Thirty travel grants are available to school library professionals wishing to attend the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) National Conference for the first time. The $750 grants for first-time attendees of the conference are...
Library leadership in a time of disruption
CHICAGO — How do library leaders obtain strategic support when there appears to be a lack of clarity or understanding about the very purpose of libraries—and at a time when economically, libraries are under pressure to develop new business models and be...
ALSC announces "A Celebration of Illustration!"
The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½), has organized a virtual one-day event, “A Celebration of Illustration!” This event will take place Friday, May 14, 2021 and will feature key...
Nation to celebrate library workers’ contributions, April 6, 2021
CHICAGO - Library staff play an invaluable role in supporting their communities both in person and virtually as the world continues to fight COVID-19. In times of crisis, libraries of all types and their workers serve millions of library users in need of...
AASL Releases Position Statement on Labeling Practices
CHICAGO – With its new position statement, the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) upholds its position that a learner has the right to access resources freely and without restriction. The publication provides statements on labeling practices...
IFRT Free Memberships for Students
The Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) is offering free memberships for students. Beginning March 15, 2021, students can fill out this form to receive a free membership to IFRT. Up to 200 current 91´«Ã½ student members and up to 25 students who are not...
CHICAGO — Are you interested in Intellectual Freedom? Would you like to attend the 91´«Ã½’s (91´«Ã½) Annual Conference in June and learn how the Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) and other groups in 91´«Ã½ are working to protect access to...
The Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) invites all current members to attend its First All Member Gathering of IFRT on Friday, April 30, 2021, from 3-4pm (Central Time). This virtual gathering will feature an overview of IFRT's current and vital work...
[Call for Nominations] 2021 Freedom to Read Foundation Roll of Honor
The Freedom to Read Foundation seeks nominations for the 2021 Freedom to Read Foundation Roll of Honor. This award was established in 1987 to recognize and honor individuals who have contributed substantially to the FTRF through adherence to its...
