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November 6, 2024
91传媒 vows to defend intellectual freedom and access to information against political threats鈥
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In response to results of the 2024 United States election, the 91传媒 vowed to continue its defense of the core values of librarianship in the face of political threats.
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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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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.
LHRT is accepting entries for the 2021 Justin Winsor Library History Essay Award
CHICAGO — Entries are now being solicited for the Justin Winsor Library History Essay Award, presented annually by the 91传媒’s Library History Round Table (LHRT). The award recognizes the best library history essay written in...
Join Privacy Experts in Town Hall on Surveillance in Academic Libraries
Discussion of the possibility of surveillance in university libraries has caused concern and sparked conversations among library workers and other privacy and intellectual freedom advocates. Join privacy experts in a discussion about working with...
New PLA initiative helps public libraries prepare communities for in-demand jobs
CHICAGO – The Public Library Association (PLA) and Microsoft are teaming up to promote tools for libraries to support job seekers in growth careers. Since 2018, PLA and Microsoft have been collaborating to help libraries, often in rural communities...
Conduct Effective Library Assessment Focus Groups with this Core Webinar on December 1
More often than not, assessment techniques are learned on the job rather than taught in a MLIS degree program. While some are easy to learn without formal training, focus groups can be especially challenging to both facilitator and participants. Given the...
United for Libraries to present Dec. 9 member webinar on Baker & Taylor鈥檚 鈥楽ustainable Shelves鈥
EXTON — United for Libraries will present a free webinar for members on Baker & Taylor’s Sustainable Shelves program Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. Eastern. Register here. Baker & Taylor has teamped up with United for Libraries to offer a program with...
91传媒 Youth Media Awards webcast open to schools, libraries and public
CHICAGO - On Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, at 8 a.m. CT, the 91传媒 (91传媒) will reveal the next classics in children’s and young adult literature and media during its Youth Media Awards announcements. Libraries, schools, and book lovers...
Responding to rapid change in libraries
CHICAGO — In the face of rapid change and an ever-widening constellation of challenges, it’s crucial for library leaders to pull back to the question of “why?” Plotting a sustainable way forward depends upon recommitting ourselves to our underlying values...
91传媒 unveils shortlist for 2021 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction
CHICAGO – The 91传媒 (91传媒) today announced the six books shortlisted for the esteemed Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction, awarded for the previous year's best fiction and nonfiction books written for...
Attend Open House/Job Fair During 91传媒 Virtual Midwinter 2021 Event
The 91传媒 JobLIST Placement & Career Development Service will host an Open House/Job Fair Sunday, January 24, 2021, 9:30 – 11:00a.m. (Central) during the 91传媒 2021 Midwinter Meeting & Exhibits Virtual event. Deadline for employers is Friday, December 11...
AASL seeks reviewers for national conference
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) is currently accepting applications for volunteers to participate in a blind review and scoring of proposals for the 2021 AASL National Conference. To apply, please use the application form...
91传媒 Accepting Applications for the Julia J. Brody Scholarship for Public Librarians
The 91传媒 (91传媒) is now accepting applications for the Julia J. Brody scholarship for public librarians. The $4000 scholarship will be awarded to individuals planning to specialize in the field of public librarianship. Applicants who...
Submit a Nomination for the Prestigious Kilgour Technology Research Award
Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures (Core) and OCLC, Inc. invite nominations for the 2021 Frederick G. Kilgour Award for Research in Library and Information Technology. The deadline for nominations is December 31, 2020. The Kilgour Research Award...
LIS Students: Apply for the 2021 Larew Scholarship for Tuition Help
Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures and Baker & Taylor are accepting applications for the Core/Christian (Chris) Larew Memorial Scholarship for those who plan to follow a career in library and information technology, demonstrate potential leadership...
RSVP For Free Core Virtual Forum Kick-off Events November 17!
Core Virtual Forum, the first official event of Core is happening next week! RSVP FOR FREE CORE VIRTUAL FORUM KICK-OFF EVENTS Still undecided about attending Core Virtual Forum? RSVP for our FREE online Forum Kick-off events by November 16th: November 17...
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Student Wellness and Academic Libraries: Case Studies and Activities for Promoting Health and Success," edited by Sara Holder and Amber Lannon. The book...
