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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.
CHICAGO – The 91传媒 today announces that actor and author Stanley Tucci and children’s book author Areli Morales will be among the featured speakers at the virtual 2021 91传媒 Annual Conference & Exhibition, June 23-29. Additional...
91传媒 Executive Board supports AP91传媒 in recognizing and condemning ongoing anti-Asian hate crimes
Update March 25, 2021: Since the Executive Board issued this statement on March 11, another horrific act of racist, sexist, and targeted violence against the Asian community was perpetuated in Atlanta. In the aftermath of the murders of eight people...
An introduction to visual research methods
CHICAGO — “ Visual Research Methods: An Introduction for Library and Information Studies,” published by Facet Publishing and available through the 91传媒 Store, is the first book to focus on visual methods in LIS, providing a comprehensive primer for...
Libraries gain record increases for IMLS, E-rate in federal relief plan
Libraries eligible for billions in supplemental funding WASHINGTON – Libraries are eligible for billions of dollars in recovery funding as part of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 passed by Congress on Wednesday, March 10, 2021...
Call for Volunteers for New Sustainability Committee
91传媒 President Julius C. Jefferson, Jr. and 91传媒 President-Elect Patty Wong are pleased to announce a call for volunteers for the Sustainability Committee, a newly created standing Council committee. All interested volunteers should submit an interest form...
The Joint Council of Librarians of Color named winner of 2021 91传媒 Equality Award
CHICAGO — The Joint Council of Librarians of Color (JCLC) was the unanimous choice of the award jury to receive the 2021 91传媒 (91传媒) Equality Award. The award consists of $1,000 and a framed citation. Formed in 2015 as a non-profit...
New from ACRL 鈥 鈥淎cademic Library Job Descriptions: CLIPP #46鈥
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Academic Library Job Descriptions,” compiled and authored by Kathleen Baril and Jennifer Donley, book number 46 in ACRL’s CLIPP series. This book focuses...
AASL Releases Position Statement on School Library Supervisors
CHICAGO – With its new position statement, the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) declares that a qualified, district-level school library supervisor is a fundamental component of college, career, and community readiness for students in PreK...
Core Webinar: Building Teams that Work
CHICAGO—Join Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures on Wednesday, May 19 for the webinar "Building Teams that Work", and gain insight into how to create teams that are successful, effective, purposeful and resilient. During this webinar, attendees will...
Core Webinar: Overview of XML Metadata Quality Assessment Tools
CHICAGO—On Wednesday, May 12, Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures will present the webinar "Overview of XML Metadata Quality Assessment Tools". This webinar will provide an overview of the capabilities and drawbacks of several tools for XML metadata...
Oliver鈥檚 updated introduction to RDA
CHICAGO — Reflecting the changes to RDA after the completion of the 3R Project, Chris Oliver’s “ Introducing RDA: A Guide to the Basics after 3R, Second Edition,” published by 91传媒 Editions, offers a clear, plainspoken explanation of RDA: Resource...
Core Webinar: Core e-Forums: What Are They and Why Should I Care?
CHICAGO—Starting in 2009, ALCTS e-Forums provided an opportunity for librarians in technical services to discuss issues with colleagues across the country and around the world. With the creation of Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures, potential e...
AASL Launches Final Snapshot Survey for 2020-2021 School Year
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has launched a survey to conclude the series of surveys launched in the spring of 2020 capturing the state of school libraries during pandemic school closures. The final survey is open to all...
91传媒 Elections now open 鈥 cast your vote today!
CHICAGO -- 91传媒 (91传媒) election polls are now open! 91传媒 members are encouraged to cast a digital ballot to vote for association-wide leadership that will shape the future and direction of the association. 91传媒’s annual election will...
Core Webinar: Global Standard, Local Choices - The New RDA Toolkit
CHICAGO—The multi-year RDA 3R Project concluded in December 2020, with the "beta" Toolkit becoming the official version of RDA. One outcome of the 3R Project is that the instructions contain a significant increase in the number of options and other...
