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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.
Paige Walker named a 2020 LITA Emerging Leader
The Library and Information Technology Association is proud to announce that Paige Walker has been selected as a 2020 LITA Emerging Leader. Walker works as the Digital Collections & Preservation Librarian at Boston College, where she is chair the Born...
LHRT is accepting entries for the Justin Winsor Library History Essay Award
CHICAGO — Entries are now being solicited for the Justin Winsor Library History Essay Award, presented annually by the 91传媒’s Library History Round Table (LHRT). The award recognizes the best library history essay written in...
Early-bird member discount for PLA 2020 Conference expires Friday, Dec. 20
CHICAGO — Members of the Public Library Association (PLA) and Tennessee Library Association have until Friday, Dec. 20, to take advantage of deeply discounted registration rates for the PLA 2020 Conference. Thanks to the early-bird registration offer, PLA...
Jamie Becker selected as 2020 AASL Emerging Leader
CHICAGO – Jamie Becker has been selected as one of two participants sponsored by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) in the 91传媒’s (91传媒) 2020 Emerging Leaders program. The Emerging Leaders program enables newer...
Nick Weingardt selected as 2020 AASL Emerging Leader
CHICAGO – Nick Weingardt has been selected as one of two participants sponsored by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) in the 91传媒’s (91传媒) 2020 Emerging Leaders program. The Emerging Leaders program enables newer...
Kayla Kuni selected as 2020 SRRT Emerging Leader
CHICAGO - The Social Responsibilities Round Table (SRRT) is pleased to sponsor Kayla Kuni as the group's 2020 Emerging Leader. The sponsorship consists of a $1000 award towards attendance at the 91传媒 Midwinter Meeting in Philadelphia and 91传媒 Annual...
Choice publishes white paper examining changes to research data services in academic libraries
MIDDLETOWN, CT - Choice today announced the publication of the fifth in a series of white papers designed to provide actionable intelligence around topics of importance to the academic library community. This paper, “ Research Data Services in Academic...
Feb. 1 deadline for Gale Cengage Learning Financial Development Award nominations
CHICAGO — The 2020 Gale Cengage Learning Financial Development Award call for nominations is now open. The award, managed by an independent jury of the 91传媒 Awards Committee, is presented to a library organization to recognize an innovative, creative, well...
EXTON, Pennsylvania —David Nicholls, Lily King, Judy Batalion, Janelle Brown, Sam Lansky, and Amy Engel will be among the featured authors at the United for Libraries Gala Author Tea, sponsored by ReferenceUSA, from 2-4 p.m. on Sun., Jan. 26 at the 2020...
San Francisco librarian receives I Love My Librarian Award
Janet Tom recognized with prestigious national public service honor CHICAGO –Janet Tom, reference librarian at the San Francisco Public Library, is a winner of this year’s I Love My Librarian Award. Recognized for her leadership in her community and...
Hartford, Connecticut, librarian receives I Love My Librarian Award
Homa Naficy recognized with prestigious receives national public service honor CHICAGO –Homa Naficy, executive director of the American Place at Hartford (Conn.) Public Library, has been selected as a winner of this year’s I Love My Librarian Award...
Jupiter, Florida, librarian receives I Love My Librarian Award
Leah Plocharczyk recognized with prestigious national public service honor CHICAGO – Leah Plocharczyk, interim director of Florida Atlantic University’s John D. MacArthur Library, in Jupiter, Florida, is a winner of this year’s I Love My Librarian Award...
Albany, New York, librarian receives I Love My Librarian Award
Jesús Alonso-Regalado recognized with prestigious national public service honor CHICAGO – Jesús Alonso-Regalado, subject librarian for history, Latin American Studies and Romance Languages at the University Libraries at the University at Albany, SUNY, is...
Bozeman, Montana, librarian receives I Love My Librarian Award
MaryAnne Hansen recognized with prestigious national public service honor CHICAGO –MaryAnne Hansen, research services librarian at Montana State University’s Renne Library and president of the Montana Library Association, was named a winner of this year’s...
Arlington Heights librarian receives I Love My Librarian Award
Maria Papanastassiou recognized with prestigious national public service honor CHICAGO – Maria Papanastassiou, Kids’ World assistant manager at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, is a winner of this year’s I Love My Librarian Award. Recognized for...
