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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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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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July 9, 2024
New Public Library Technology Survey report details digital equity roles
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Nearly half of libraries now lend internet hotspots; 95% offer digital literacy training CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) today published the 2023 Public Library Technology Survey report. The national survey updates emerging trends around...
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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.
91传媒 acclaims re-introduction of Build America鈥檚 Libraries Act
Washington, D.C. – Today the 91传媒 (91传媒) acclaimed the re-introduction of the Build America’s Libraries Act ( S. 127) by Senators Jack Reed (D-RI), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and Ron Wyden (D-OR). The...
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) will serve as an official cosponsor of the sixth annual “ Jazz & Friends National Day of School & Community Readings” organized by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s Welcoming...
Last Chance to Register: Assessing and (Re)Writing Operational Policies Feb. 10 Core Webinar
Are you involved in writing, implementing, and assessing operational library policies? If so, join us on Wednesday, February 10, 1pm CT to enhance your skills with this webinar "Assessing and (Re)Writing Operational Policies." This webinar presents a high...
Last Chance to Register: Developing the Best Survey Tips from Consultations Feb. 9 Core Webinar
Join us on Tuesday, February 9, at 1 pm CT for our upcoming webinar, "Developing the Best Survey Tips from Consultations." This webinar will provide the necessary tools to successfully assess the needs of your library patrons. Surveys are popular...
91传媒 announces 2021 Annual Meeting will be Virtual
CHICAGO — The 91传媒’s Executive Board announced today that the 2021 91传媒 Annual Conference & Exhibition scheduled for June 23-29 in Chicago will take place virtually. “We hoped that by this summer, it would be safe to meet again in...
Book & Media Awards Ceremony February 4th
CHICAGO-IT’S NOT TOO LATE!! Register today for the 2021 RUSA Book & Media Awards Virtual Ceremony to be held on Thursday, February 4 -3:00 pm- 4:00 pm Central Hear as we unveil the year’s best in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, audiobook narration, and...
91传媒 forges new path with Midwinter Virtual
CHICAGO — The 91传媒 hosted the 107th and final Midwinter Meeting & Exhibits online Jan. 22-26, 2021. The event attracted more than 7,100 participants. The second 91传媒 conference to be presented virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic...
91传媒’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT) is pleased to announce the new Best Graphic Novels for Children Reading List. The inaugural year of the reading list will seek to highlight the best graphic novels for children ages 5-11 published in late...
Every good organization has a strategic plan. However, the success of that plan is highly dependent on your organization’s culture. A strong culture motivates employees to work harder, find ways past obstacles, and treat each other with respect. Presenter...
CHICAGO — The 2021 application process for the 91传媒’s Sullivan Award for Public Library Administrators Supporting Services to Children is open. This award honors an individual who has shown exceptional understanding and support of public library service to...
Nominations open for Paul Howard Award for Courage
CHICAGO — The 91传媒 (91传媒) Awards Committee is now accepting nominations for the Paul Howard Award for Courage. The award honors a librarian, library board, library group, or an individual who has exhibited unusual courage for the...
Celebrate the joy of reading with Miss Piggy and Kermit READ庐 poster tees
CHICAGO – Apparel and accessories company Out of Print is collaborating with the 91传媒 (91传媒) on the debut of its Disney Miss Piggy and Kermit Muppets READ® tees. The T-shirt will feature a vintage image of Miss Piggy and Kermit...
Murray-Rust's seven action steps for reinventing the library
CHICAGO — After a career of more than 40 years, Catherine Murray-Rust, former Dean of Libraries at Georgia Tech and a self-proclaimed library disrupter, sees our profession’s central challenge as simply this: how to turn the library outward in order to...
Tae Keller, Michaela Goade win Newbery, Caldecott Medals
CHICAGO - Tae Keller, author of “When You Trap a Tiger,” and Michaela Goade, illustrator of “We Are Water Protectors” are the 2021 recipients of the John Newbery and Randolph Caldecott Medals, the most prestigious awards in children’s literature. Keller...
David LaRochelle, Mike Wohnoutka win Geisel Award for 'See the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog'
CHICAGO – Author David LaRochelle and illustrator Mike Wohnoutka are the 2021 recipients of the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award for “See the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog” published by Candlewick Press. The award was announced today by the Association for...
