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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.
Virtual programs and insights from a time of crisis
CHICAGO — From the moment the pandemic took hold in Spring 2020, libraries and library workers have demonstrated their fortitude and flexibility by adapting to physical closures, social distancing guidelines, and a host of other challenges. Despite the...
McChesney Named Recipient of ALSC鈥檚 2021 Distinguished Service Award
Elizabeth (Liz) McChesney is the 2021 recipient of the Association for Library Service to Children’s (ALSC) Distinguished Service Award. This prestigious award honors an individual who has made significant contributions to library service to children and...
Core Webinar: Developing Your Storytelling Skills for Library Assessment
Though the art of storytelling may seem like something innate, it should be more considered a skill. Like any skill, your storytelling ability can be fostered and grown. In fact, storytelling can be one of the most important tools when sharing the...
New from ACRL - 鈥淭raining Research Consultants: A Guide for Academic Libraries鈥
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Training Research Consultants: A Guide for Academic Libraries,” edited by Jennifer Torreano and Mary O’Kelly. The book is a collection of practices...
Phillips receives 2021 Hugh C. Atkinson Memorial Award
CHICAGO — Mark E. Phillips, associate dean for digital libraries at the University of North Texas (UNT), has been named the 2021 recipient of the Hugh C. Atkinson Memorial Award. Phillips will receive a cash award and plaque and will be recognized at a...
Insight into sound recordkeeping practices
CHICAGO — “ Recordkeeping Cultures,” published by Facet Publishing and available through the 91传媒 Store, explores how an understanding of organizational information culture provides the insight necessary for the development and promotion of sound...
New PLA Benchmark Briefings allows for library peer comparison
CHICAGO —The Public Library Association (PLA) has launched the Benchmark Briefings to support public libraries’ access and use of data. The free resource translates data from the Public Libraries Survey (PLS) conducted by the Institute of Museum and...
Core Webinar: Accessibility & Inclusive Design to Enable Success
CHICAGO —So much of the library information and service we provide is online, and making our digital content accessible helps everyone in our community succeed. Following accessibility best practices not only improves the library experience, it also...
First ever National Library Outreach Day to take place during National Library Week
(CHICAGO) – Libraries across the country will observe National Library Outreach Day on April 7, 2021. Formerly known as National Bookmobile Day, communities will celebrate the invaluable role library professionals and libraries continuous play in bringing...
Madison Public Library Receives 2021 ALSC/Candlewick Press "Light the Way" Grant
The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the 91传媒 (91传媒), has announced that Madison (OH) Public Library is the recipient of the 2021 ALSC/Candlewick Press "Light the Way: Outreach to the Underserved"...
UPstander Dr. Om茅kongo Dibinga to open AASL National Conference
CHICAGO – International motivational speaker and UPstander Dr. Omékongo Dibinga will keynote the opening general session of the 2021 American Association of School Librarians (AASL) National Conference, taking place October 21-23 in Salt Lake City, Utah...
A complete introduction to knowledge organization
CHICAGO — Claudio Gnoli’s new book “ Introduction to Knowledge Organization,” published by Facet Publishing and available through the 91传媒 Store, presents historical precedents and theoretical foundations in a discursive, intelligible form, covering the...
Improve Your Online Instruction through Assessment
CHICAGO- Register today for the upcoming Four-week eCourse beginning on Monday, March 1, 2021 " Assessment of Online Library Instruction" offered by the Reference and User Services Division (RUSA). This course, designed for library instructors in Academic...
ALSC announces 2021 Notable Children鈥檚 Recordings
CHICAGO — The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the 91传媒 (91传媒), has selected its 2021 list of Notable Children’s Recordings. The list includes recordings for children 14 years of age and younger of...
YALSA seeks proposals for 2021 YA Services Symposium
CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the 91传媒 (91传媒), is seeking program proposals for its 2021 Young Adult Services Symposium. The theme of the symposium is “Biggest Little Safe Spaces...
