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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.
YALSA鈥檚 2020 Great Books Giveaway provides more than $20,000 in materials to Arizona library
CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) has named Maricopa (Arizona) Public Library as the recipient of its annual Great Books Giveaway. The library will receive more than $20,000 worth in books, audiobooks and other materials...
Kristine Kreidler awarded 2020 YALSA Collection Development Grant
CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) has selected Kristine Kreidler, Director at the Lantana (Florida) Public Library, as the winner of its 2020 Baker & Taylor Collection Development Grant. “As the new Director, but one who will...
91传媒 opposes proposed Tennessee law that threatens state鈥檚 freedom to read
CHICAGO - Today the 91传媒 (91传媒) released the following statement regarding Tennessee HB 2721, which would require a parental oversight board to replace policies and library experts in the development of library collections and...
New from ACRL - 鈥淟earning Beyond the Classroom鈥
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Learning Beyond the Classroom: Engaging Students in Information Literacy through Co-Curricular Activities,” edited by Silvia Vong and Manda Vrkljan. In four...
91传媒 Calls for 2020 L. Ray Patterson Copyright Award Nominations
The 91传媒 (91传媒) announced today the nomination period opened for the L. Ray Patterson Award. Established in 2002, the honor recognizes individuals or groups who “embody the spirit of the U.S. Copyright law as voiced by the framers...
New Webinar Series-Data in Libraries
The Reference and User Services Division (RUSA) is offering the Data in Libraries Webinar series once again with an added presentation on APIs. Beginning on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, this four part series will cover: Data in Libraries: Data Basics and The...
Update from the Deaf Culture Forum at 91传媒 Midwinter
Deaf and hard of hearing adults and children are part of our communities. How are libraries welcoming and including them? This question and others were raised and discussed during the Deaf Culture Forum, sponsored by the 91传媒 (91传媒)...
ALSC and ACM accepting applications for Forum on Service to Immigrants/Refugees
CHICAGO — The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) and the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) are accepting applications to participate in the Welcoming Spaces National Forum on June 25, 2020 in Chicago, IL, as part of a National...
91传媒 receives two grants to help libraries in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
CHICAGO — The 91传媒 (91传媒) has been awarded two $15,000 technology improvement grants by the National Network of Libraries of Medicine-Southeastern/Atlantic region to provide computers and other technology to enhance access to health...
Joint Working Group on eBooks and Digital Content in Libraries Addresses Library Concerns
The 91传媒 established a Joint Working Group on eBooks and Digital Content in Libraries following a resolution passed by 91传媒’s Council in June 2019 and supported by the 91传媒 Executive Board in October 2019. The Working Group...
LLAMA webinars help new supervisors hit the ground running
LLAMA webinars help new supervisors hit the ground running If you are a new supervisor, it helps to be prepared for the challenges your staff may present to you. Whether you were promoted from within or hired from the outside, you can expect to face...
Mary Ellen K. Davis announces retirement as ACRL executive director
CHICAGO – Today Mary Ellen K. Davis, executive director of the Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL), a division of the 91传媒 (91传媒), has announced her retirement effective April 24, 2020. Since 2001, Davis has led the...
Boards of ALCTS, LITA and LLAMA put Core on March 2020 ballot
CHICAGO—The Boards of the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS), Library Information Technology Association (LITA) and the Library Leadership & Management Association (LLAMA) have all voted unanimously to send to members their...
Magda El-Sherbini receives 2020 Ross Atkinson Lifetime Achievement Award
CHICAGO—The Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) is pleased to name Magda El-Sherbini, Professor/Middle East & Islamic Studies Librarian at The Ohio State University, as the 2020 recipient of the Ross Atkinson Lifetime...
Alex Valencia, Lynn Whittenberger and Meredith Wynn receive ProQuest Award for Innovation
CHICAGO—The Association of Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) Collection Management Section (CMS) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2020 ProQuest Award for Innovation. Alex Valencia, Lynn Whittenberger and Meredith Wynn are...
