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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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In observance of Banned Books Week, the 91传媒 and PEN America released reports on book censorship across the country.
YALSA names 2021 Best Fiction for Young Adults
CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the 91传媒 (91传媒), announced its 2021 Best Fiction for Young Adults list. The full list consists of 85 titles selected from 124 official nominations, which...
91传媒 Executive Director names 13 leaders to 91传媒 Business Advisory Group
CHICAGO—The 91传媒 (91传媒) today announced that Executive Director Tracie D. Hall has appointed 13 members to the newly revived 91传媒 Business Advisory Group. Well recognized for their individual achievements, this group of advisors...
Last Chance to Register for the January 18 Fundamentals of Digital Library Projects Course from Core
The Fundamentals of Digital Library Projects course introduces students to the breadth of considerations, standards and skills needed to successfully launch and manage a digital library program. It provides an opportunity for hands-on activities to...
Application Period Open for 2021 91传媒 GameRT 'Game On!' Grants
CHICAGO — The Games and Gaming Round Table of the 91传媒 is proud to sponsor its annual grant program to enable libraries to develop gaming programs or collections for their patrons. Through the Game On! grants $500.00 will be...
How Employers Can Support Library Workers Who Are Caregivers During聽COVID-19 Webinar
The 91传媒's (91传媒's) Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship (COSWL) will present the free webinar 'How Employers Can Support Library Workers Who Are Caregivers During COVID-19' on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, 1:00 - 2:00...
How to Thrive in Uncertain Times Complimentary Webinar
As part of our efforts to support library workers during these difficult times, the 91传媒 JobLIST Placement and Career Development Center will host a free webinar entitled, How to Thrive in Uncertain Times on Sunday, January 24, 2021, 12:15 – 1:15pm...
Understand and Improve Library Broadband Challenges in this Core Webinar on April 6, 2021
Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, and Futures, will present the webinar, "Understand and Improve Library Broadband Challenges." Tuesday, April 6, 2021, from 1:00 -2:00 pm, Central Time. Rural and tribal libraries across the US helped create the Towards...
This webinar discusses the different behavior and work patterns we have observed over our 30+ years of designing for libraries and public spaces as well as some of the best solutions for addressing those patterns. Designing for human behavior looks at the...
Get a Crash Course in Library Leadership & Management in this Core webinar on February 17, 2021
Are you a new library manager? Feeling overwhelmed, lost, or like you need some support? This webinar will explore tips for new managers transitioning into their role and address some of the challenges they face, as well as offer practical advice for...
This webinar presents a high-level introduction to operational policies, why they need to be assessed on a regular basis, one way of assessment using the 5 W's (who, what, where, when, and why) approach, and the basics of writing or rewriting operational...
New from ACRL - 鈥淎pproaches to Liaison Librarianship: Innovations in Organization and Engagement鈥
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of " Approaches to Liaison Librarianship: Innovations in Organization and Engagement," edited by Robin Canuel and Chad Crichton. The book showcases different...
Surveys are popular assessment tools to understand users' needs and perceptions because they are easy and quick to use. In spite of the convenience and popularity, it is hard to have a well-designed survey. In this webinar, presenter Jung Mi Scoulas, the...
Applications sought for 2021 Coretta Scott King Book Donation Grants
CHICAGO — Underfunded libraries, schools and non-traditional organizations that provide educational services to children are invited to apply to receive one of three Coretta Scott King Book Donation Grants. Every year, in the process of choosing the...
Nominations for 91传媒 Trustee Citation accepted through March 1
EXTON, Pennsylvania — United for Libraries is accepting nominations for the 91传媒 Trustee Citation through March 1, 2021. The 91传媒 Trustee Citation, established in 1941 to recognize public library Trustees for distinguished service to library development...
Dive into AASL Standards-related topics with three online courses
CHICAGO – Registration is now open for three American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) online courses. These four-week, self-paced courses delve into AASL Standards-related topics and are facilitated by the authors of AASL publications...
