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November 6, 2024
91´«Ã½ vows to defend intellectual freedom and access to information against political threats 
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In response to results of the 2024 United States election, the 91´«Ã½ 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´«Ã½ 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´«Ã½ 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’s libraries on October 19
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The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) and the 91´«Ã½-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´«Ã½ reveals preliminary data on 2024 book challenges
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Between January 1 and August 31, 2024, 91´«Ã½’s Office for Intellectual Freedom tracked 414 attempts to censor library materials and services.
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September 19, 2024
ALSC, 91´«Ã½ unveil 'Inspiring Future Voters' booklist for young readers
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As part of the 91´«Ã½’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´«Ã½ president-elect
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The 91´«Ã½ Council decided on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, that Sam Helmick will be the 2024-2025 president-elect effective immediately.
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91´«Ã½ in the News
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In observance of Banned Books Week, the 91´«Ã½ and PEN America released reports on book censorship across the country.
CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) and Microsoft Corp. announced a new initiative today to increase access to technology in rural communities during the COVID-19 crisis. Microsoft will provide funding to help public libraries in rural...
GLBT Book Monthâ„¢ given new name
CHICAGO – Formerly known as GLBT Book Month™, the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) will now observe the month of June as Rainbow Book Month™, a nationwide celebration of the authors and writings that reflect the lives and experiences of the lesbian, gay...
2020 YALSA Teens’ Top Ten nominees announced
CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the 91´«Ã½, has officially announced the 2020 Teens’ Top Ten Nominees. This year’s list of nominees features 25 titles that were published between Jan. 1...
ACRL 2021 keynote speakers announced
CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces its celebrated lineup of keynote speakers for the ACRL 2021 Conference, "Ascending Into an Open Future," to be held April 14- 17, 2021, in Seattle. Be challenged and inspired by...
Celebrate 10 years of preservation this Preservation Week, April 26-May 2
CHICAGO — This month marks the 10th anniversary of Preservation Week®, a public awareness initiative that aims to promote preservation and conservation in communities with the help of libraries, institutions and museums. Although we are in the midst of a...
Hunter's updated text on developing and maintaining archives
CHICAGO — Since its original publication Gregory S. Hunter's “ Developing and Maintaining Practical Archives,” has been "not only a rich and ready reference tool but also a practical resource for solving problems" ( Catholic Library World), and no text...
LLAMA webinars while you work from home
CHICAGO — The Library Leadership and Management Association is offering webinars you can enjoy while working from home. Free Webinar Wednesday, April 29, 1:30-3 p.m. Central: "Managing Remote Library Teams: a webinar to help you work from home" With many...
CHICAGO – Today, in honor of National Library Workers Day, a celebration during National Library Week, the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) Executive Board issued the following statement: "The 91´«Ã½ stands in solidarity and...
Mark your calendar, 91´«Ã½ Virtual - Community Through Connection, June 24-26, 2020
CHICAGO - 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) will host 91´«Ã½ Virtual - Community Through Connection, an online event that will offer educational programming, special author events, and social networking on June 24-26, 2020. 91´«Ã½ looks forward to this unique...
Samantha Grabus Wins 2020 LITA/Ex Libris Student Writing Award
Samantha Grabus has been selected as the winner of the 2020 Student Writing Award sponsored by Ex Libris Group and the Library and Information Technology Association (LITA) for her paper titled “Evaluating the Impact of the Long S upon 18 th-Century...
91´«Ã½ releases 2020 State of America’s Libraries report
CHICAGO – Today the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) released its 2020 State of America’s Libraries report, an annual summary of library trends released during National Library Week, April 19 – 25, that outlines statistics and issues affecting all types...
'The Power Project' receives AASL Roald Dahl's Miss Honey Social Justice Award
CHICAGO – The Power Project from the Chinese American International School in San Francisco, California, is the recipient of the 2020 American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) Roald Dahl's Miss Honey Social Justice Award. Sponsored by Penguin...
Unlocking the Library of Congress
As Higher Ed moves into developing and encouraging more Open Educational initiatives, how can libraries leverage collections available to them, become part of the conversation, and help build our growing OER communities? Register today for the upcoming...
Stefanie Throndson receives AASL Innovative Reading Grant
CHICAGO – Stefanie Throndson, district librarian at New Hampton Elementary in New Hampton, Iowa, is the recipient of the 2020 American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) Innovative Reading Grant. Sponsored by Capstone, the $2,500 grant supports the...
CHICAGO – The novel Coronavirus crisis has dramatically and quickly changed American life. Most libraries have closed their physical buildings on the recommendation of public health officials and the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½), but remain open for...
