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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.
91传媒 creates Task Force on United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals
CHICAGO —The 91传媒 (91传媒) has created a Task Force on the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals to develop a multi-year strategic plan in the coming year to increase participation by libraries in efforts to achieve the...
Sarah Schroeder awarded Bogle Pratt International Library Travel Fund Award
CHICAGO – Sarah Schroeder is the 2020 recipient of the 91传媒 (91传媒) International Relations Committee's "Bogle-Pratt International Library Travel Fund" award. An award of $1,000 is given to an 91传媒 member to attend their first...
EXTON, Pennsylvania — United for Libraries will designate Tulare Historical Museum in California as a Literary Landmark™ in honor of Tulare County Bicentennial Poet and Poet Laureate Wilma Elizabeth McDaniel. The designation will mark the first woman to...
Old Dominion University creates 91传媒 Student Chapter
CHICAGO — The 91传媒 (91传媒) is pleased to announce that the Student Organization of Library and Information Studies (SOLIS) at Old Dominion University has created a new 91传媒 student chapter. This is the first student chapter to be...
New from ACRL - 鈥淭he Critical Thinking about Sources Cookbook鈥
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ The Critical Thinking about Sources Cookbook,” edited by Sarah E. Morris. The book is a collection of lesson plans and activities designed to help students...
AASL members on ballot for 91传媒 positions
CHICAGO – When 91传媒 election polls open on March 9, 2020, several members of the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) will be included on the ballot as candidates for 91传媒 (91传媒) leadership positions. AASL members are...
2020 ACRL section award recipients announced
CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2020 section awards. Made possible by generous corporate support, the annual presentation of ACRL’s awards and grants enables ACRL to honor the...
91传媒 gears up for 2020 91传媒 election
CHICAGO – 91传媒 (91传媒) is gearing up for its upcoming election. Polls will open at 9 a.m. Central Time on Monday, March 9, 2020. 91传媒 members are encouraged to cast a digital ballot to vote for association-wide leadership that will...
AASL to host webinars for school library preparation faculty and instructors
CHICAGO - The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) Coordinating Committee will host a six-part webinar series to assist college and university faculty as they begin to align their...
YALSA names 2020 Writing Award recipients
CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the 91传媒 (91传媒), has named the winners of its 2020 Writing Award with individuals being awarded in four categories. The winners are as follows: Rachel M...
Hebah Emara named 2019-20 LITA/OCLC Spectrum Scholar
The Library and Information Technology Association and OCLC are funding Hebah Emara's participation in the 91传媒 Spectrum Scholars program as part of their commitment to help diversify the library technology field. Emara is a second year distance student at...
Dr. Lesley Farmer receives the Ken Haycock Award for Promoting Librarianship
CHICAGO — Dr. Lesley Farmer, Professor of Educational Technology and Media Leadership at California State University, Long Beach, (CSULB) is the 91传媒 (91传媒) 2020 Ken Haycock Award for Promoting Librarianship recipient. The award...
Public Library Association stands with Nashville in wake of tornado
CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) is deeply saddened at news of the devastating impact of last night’s deadly tornado in Nashville and central Tennessee. Nashville Public Library locations are closed today, except for polling locations. PLA...
Help build the 2021 AASL National Conference
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) invites school library professionals to help plan programming for the 2021 AASL National Conference. Professionals are asked to submit topics needed for professional development during the...
Pre-Service school librarians鈥 perceptions explored in new School Library Research
CHICAGO – New research published in the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) peer-reviewed online journal, School Library Research (SLR), explores graduate-level instruction on research designs and methods for pre-service school librarians...
