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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.
CHICAGO — EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) has awarded five librarians, who are all first-time attendees, $1,500 scholarships to attend the 2020 91传媒 Midwinter Meeting, January 24-28 in Philadelphia. The scholarships are co-sponsored by the American...
91传媒 Appoints Tracie D. Hall as Executive Director
CHICAGO - The 91传媒 is pleased to announce the appointment of Tracie D. Hall as its executive director, effective February 24, 2020. Following a nationwide search, Hall was selected to succeed Mary W. Ghikas, who has worked for 91传媒...
Libraries Ready to Code Opens Call for Applications: Mini-Grants for Digital Skills Programs
In advance of Digital Learning Day, 91传媒 is opening a call for applications for $700 mini-grants to school, tribal, public, and academic libraries to design and implement programs using Google’s Applied Digital Skills resources. Applications are due...
Food literacy programs, resources, and ideas for libraries
CHICAGO — Food is more than just a basic human need—learning about it and enjoying it can be important social activities. As Hillary Dodge demonstrates in her new book “ Gather ‘Round the Table: Food Literacy Programs, Resources, and Ideas for Libraries,”...
Lucas and Warmack Seek 2021-2022 AASL Presidency
CHICAGO – Jennisen Lucas and Phoebe B. Warmack will seek the 2021-2022 AASL presidential term during the 2020 91传媒 (91传媒) election. The full slate of AASL candidates can be found at www.ala.org/aasl/elections. Jennisen Lucas is the...
Call for RUSA 2020 Achievement Award Nominations!
There are so many people doing good work; this is a chance to make sure they get the national recognition they deserve. RUSA is now seeking nominations for the 2020 Achievement Awards! Please take a look at the award summaries below with these questions...
Big ideas to enrich libraries and their communities
CHICAGO — Curiosity, respect, goodwill, and unity: these are a few of what Plato calls “big ideas,” and they’re concepts that libraries can harness to enlighten humanity in the long-term and help solve problems in the short-term. The journey toward...
U.S. Senate Confirms 91传媒 Member Crosby Kemper III as New IMLS Director
The U.S. Senate today confirmed the nomination of 91传媒 (91传媒) member and Kansas City Public Library CEO Crosby Kemper III as Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the primary source of federal support for...
Call for ASGCLA 2020 Achievement Award Nominations
The Association of Specialized Government and Cooperative Library Agencies is seeking nominations for their 8th annual awards . Is there any one you know that could be worthy of consideration? Any library in your area that has been excelling in this work...
New from ACRL - 鈥淭he 360 Librarian鈥
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ The 360 Librarian: A Framework for Integrating Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence, and Critical Reflection in the Workplace” by Tammi M. Owens and Carol A...
The ShibSibs debut on new Celebrity READ庐 poster in 91传媒 Graphics鈥 spring catalog
CHICAGO – 91传媒 Graphics is excited to announce new products for readers of all ages in our spring 2020 catalog. Olympians, siblings, and new authors Maia and Alex Shibutani, a.k.a. the ShibSibs, shine on the catalog cover in their new Celebrity READ®...
Gihan Mohamad Wins a Year of Free AASL Membership
CHICAGO – By sharing the wealth of AASL membership with a colleague, Gihan "Gigi" Mohamad has won a free year of AASL membership. Mohamad's name was drawn as a monthly winner of the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) Share the Wealth...
PLA opens registration for 2020 Virtual Conference
CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) is offering an alternative opportunity for public library workers who are unable to attend the PLA 2020 Conference in Nashville, Tenn. PLA will present a condensed, live, online conference experience—the PLA...
ACRL sponsors 2020 91传媒 Emerging Leaders
CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) and its sections are sponsoring nine members to participate in 2020 class of 91传媒 (91传媒) Emerging Leaders. The program is designed to enable library staff and...
YALSA announces 2020 Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the 91传媒 (91传媒), announced its 2020 Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers list. The list of 64 titles is drawn from 133 official nominations...
