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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.
Announcing the Results of the 2020-21 Core Election
We are pleased to announce the results of the 2020-21 Core Election. Christopher J. Cronin, Associate University Librarian for Collections at Columbia University, has been elected as the first President of Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures. His...
What You Need to Know about Interlibrary Loan
CHICAGO- Register today for the upcoming four-week web course Inside Interlibrary Loan: Basics for a New Millennium beginning on November 2, 2020. As library shelving and physical collections to vanish, electronic resource collections continue to grow...
Longlist for 2021 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction announced
CHICAGO – A total of 46 books (26 fiction, 20 nonfiction) has been selected for the longlist for the 2021 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction. The list is now available on the awards’ website. The six-title shortlist—three each...
Copyright for archivists and librarians comprehensively covered in new books from Facet Publishing
CHICAGO — Two new titles published by Facet Publishing and available through the 91传媒 Store offer matchless guidance for navigating the always challenging areas of copyright. The sixth edition of Tim Padfield’s “ Copyright for Archivists and Records...
AASL opens proposals for 2021 national conference programming
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has launched a comprehensive call for proposals for its 2021 national conference. AASL invites proposals for concurrent sessions, research into practice sessions, and the IdeaLab best practice...
Aldrich, Garcia, Pelayo-Lozada, seek 2022-23 91传媒 presidency
CHICAGO - Stacey A. Aldrich, State Librarian, Hawaii State Public Library System, Honolulu, Hawaii; Ed Garcia, Director, Cranston Public Library, Cranston, Rhode Island; and Lessa Kanani'opua Pelayo-Lozada, Adult Services Assistant Manager, Palos Verdes...
Run for 91传媒 office by filing an electronic petition
CHICAGO - Individuals who were not selected by the 91传媒 Nominating Committee may run for office by petition. Members who are interested in running by petition may do so by completing an e-petition form: President-elect with the signatures of no fewer than...
PLA鈥檚 2021 early literacy calendars now available
CHICAGO – For the third year in a row, the Public Library Association (PLA) has developed and released an Early Literacy Calendar, featuring daily literacy-building activities that libraries can share with families in their community. These bright and...
91传媒 awards programming grants to help libraries address the climate change crisis
Free programming guide available to help all libraries with planning nationwide CHICAGO — The 91传媒 (91传媒) announced the recipients of its Resilient Communities: Libraries Respond to Climate Change grants, a pilot program to help...
Training Program for New Library Directors
CHICAGO- Register today for the upcoming " Welcome to Coolborough: A Story-Based Hybrid Training Program for New Library Directors" webinar scheduled for Thursday, November 12, 2020. The expert panelists will share how the Massachusetts Library System, a...
Impactful community-based literacy projects
CHICAGO — Inspired by the Library of Congress Literacy Awards Program and its applicants, which have showcased and disseminated innovative literacy initiatives across the country and around the world since 2013, Lesley S. J. Famer’s “ Impactful Community...
2020 YALSA Teens鈥 Top Ten titles announced
CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) has announced the official titles of the 2020 Teens’ Top Ten. The top ten titles are as follows: Wayward Son (Simon Snow, #2) by Rainbow Rowell. Wednesday Books/Macmillan. 9781250146076...
ACRL releases 鈥淔ostering Change: A Team-Based Guide鈥
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Fostering Change: A Team-Based Guide,” by Brianna Marshall, director of research services, University of California-Riverside Library; Dani Brecher Cook...
SAA selects Millar's book "A Matter of Facts" for One Book, One Profession 2020/2021
CHICAGO — The Publications Board of Society of American Archivists (SAA) has selected for its 2020/2021 One Book, One Profession reading initiative " A Matter of Facts: The Value of Evidence in an Information Age," by Laura A. Millar. Her urgent manifesto...
Dickerson, Lehtonen, Schulz, Stovall, Takahashi, selected for ALSC Equity Fellowship
CHICAGO — The Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the 91传媒, has selected five fellows for the ALSC Equity Fellowship ALSC welcomes Equity Fellows, Eboni Dickerson, Erika Lehtonen, Natassia Schulz, Melissa...
