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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.
YALSA names 2020 Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults
CHICAGO – The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½), announced its 2020 Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults list. The list consists of 35 titles; with 30 fiction and 5 nonfiction audiobooks...
Feb. 1 deadline for 91´«Ã½/Information Today, Inc. Library of the Future Award
CHICAGO — The 2020 application process for the 91´«Ã½/Information Today, Inc. Library of the Future Award is open. This award honors an individual library, library consortium, a group of librarians, or support organization for innovative planning for...
91´«Ã½ seeks proposals for 2020-2021 Diversity Research Grants
CHICAGO — The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS) seeks proposals for the Diversity Research Grant program. Applications may address any diversity-related topic which addresses critical gaps in...
Host libraries sought for 2020 PLA Inclusive Internship Initiative
Applications due February 3rd CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) is now accepting applications from public libraries interested in participating in PLA's Inclusive Internship Initiative (III) this year. In alignment with PLA’s strategic goal...
A guide to financial literacy programs and tools from 91´«Ã½â€™s Public Programs Office
CHICAGO — A survey from the American Psychological Association shows that money is a more frequent cause of worry than work, family, or health issues. Empowering people with the knowledge to make sound financial decisions is an important way to make a...
Free webinar to help libraries anticipate patron questions about 2020 Census
The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) will hold a free webinar for library staff, “Responding Online to the 2020 Census: What Libraries Need to Know,” on January 30, 2020 , at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. This webinar will orient library staff to the 2020...
Program proposals sought for YALSA’s 2020 YA Services Symposium
CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½), is seeking program proposals for its 2020 Young Adult Services Symposium now through February 15. The theme of the symposium is “Biggest...
91´«Ã½ joins W.K. Kellogg Foundation in observing 2020 National Day of Racial Healing on Jan. 21
CHICAGO — The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) will join the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and organizations across the country in observing the 2020 National Day of Racial Healing. Read the proclamation by 91´«Ã½ President Wanda Kay Brown. On Tuesday, Jan. 21...
91´«Ã½ Graphics launches ancillary gift shop
91´«Ã½ Graphics recently launched a new ancillary gift shop at bit.ly/GraphicsGiftShop. The 91´«Ã½ Graphics Gift Shop offers t-shirts, totes, mugs, and other gift items featuring some of Graphics’ most popular designs from the 91´«Ã½ Store. Other products...
CHICAGO – Professor and author Imani Perry will deliver the keynote address at the 21st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Observance and Sunrise Celebration during the 91´«Ã½’s Midwinter Meeting and Exhibits in Philadelphia...
Candidates announced for 2020 Public Library Association board election
CHICAGO – The Public Library Association (PLA) Nominating Committee has unveiled the slate of candidates for the Association’s 2020 Election. This year seven nominees will stand for four positions on the PLA Board of Directors: 2021-2022 president, 91´«Ã½...
Evans's and Greenwell's updated management basics text
CHICAGO — The recipient of rave reviews from far and wide ( Journal of Hospital Librarianship deemed it “a librarian’s dream … very forward-thinking”), since its first edition “ Management Basics for Information Professionals,” published by 91´«Ã½ Neal...
Genealogy Institute sponsored by ProQuest at 91´«Ã½ Midwinter
On Friday, January 24, 2020 the RUSA Genealogy Midwinter Institute sponsored by ProQuest will explore German History during the 91´«Ã½ Midwinter Meeting at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA This year’s institute will feature a hands-on...
Victoria Crim Selected as 2020 ASGCLA Emerging Leader
The Association of Specialized, Government and Cooperative Library Agencies is pleased to sponsor Victoria Crim as the 2020 ASGCLA Emerging Leader. Victoria is a librarian at the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in Chula Vista CA. She says that,”...
Primer on design thinking is newest book from the Center for the Future of Libraries
CHICAGO — " Design Thinking,” by Rachel Ivy Clarke, is the newest volume in a series from 91´«Ã½’s Center for the Future of Libraries. The Library Futures Series is edited by Miguel A. Figueroa, Director of the Center for the Future of Libraries, and...
