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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.
New from ACRL - 鈥淭he Grounded Instruction Librarian鈥
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ The Grounded Instruction Librarian: Participating in The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning,” edited by Melissa Mallon, Lauren Hays, Cara Bradley, Rhonda...
COA announces accreditation decisions made at 2019 Annual Conference
CHICAGO — The Committee on Accreditation (COA) of the 91传媒 (91传媒) announces accreditation actions taken at the 2019 91传媒 Annual Conference. What follows reflects the April 2018 policy revision to section I.15 (Accreditation decisions...
Applications open for 2020 Bill Morris Seminar: Book Evaluation Training
CHICAGO - The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) is seeking applications for its seventh biennial “Bill Morris Seminar: Book Evaluation Training,” to be held on Friday, January 24, 2020, prior to the 91传媒 Midwinter Meeting in Philadelphia...
Upcoming webinar offers guidance on starting a WiFi hotspot lending program at the library
CHICAGO -- Last month, PLA announced a new project, supported by Microsoft Corp., called DigitalLead: Rural Libraries Creating New Possibilities, which seeks to increase digital skills programming and access to technology in rural communities. Through...
LITA Learnings: Universal Parity to Resources
Chicago -- Sign up now for the latest LITA Learnings. Universal Parity to Resources: Rethinking Library Access Thursday, July 25, 2019, 1:00 – 2:00 pm Central Time Presenters: Christine Elliott, Learning Services & Assessment Librarian, Juniata College...
91传媒 Announces Call for Applications for Lois Ann Gregory-Wood Fellows Program
The 91传媒 announces a call for applications for its inaugural year of the Lois Ann Gregory-Wood Fellows Program. Click here for more information about the application process. Please note that you must login as an 91传媒 Member to...
2019 91传媒 Annual Conference & Exhibition鈥擲ending a message of advocacy for libraries
CHICAGO – The 91传媒 (91传媒) hosted its 138th Annual Conference & Exhibition ( https://2019.alaannual.org), June 20-25, in Washington, DC. The conference was attended by more than 21,400 librarians, library workers and library...
June 2019 ITAL Issue Now Available
Chicago -- The June 2019 issue (volume 38, number 1) of Information Technology and Libraries (ITAL) is now available. Reviewed Articles and Communications No Need to Ask: Creating Permissionless Blockchains of Metadata Records (Dejah Rubel) 50 years of...
EXTON, Pennsylvania — The Bozeman (Montana) Public Library Foundation and the Friends of Keene (Nebraska) Memorial Library have been recognized with United for Libraries’ Baker & Taylor Awards for outstanding efforts to support their library. Each group...
Nominating committee extends deadline
Chicago - The 91传媒 2019 Nominating Committee announces a deadline extension for completing the candidate biographical form for the positions of Councilor-at-Large and President-elect. Any 91传媒 members interested in being considered for candidacy for these...
Thirty AASL members receive Bound To Stay Bound grants to attend first national conference
CHICAGO – Thirty American Association of School Librarians (AASL) members have been awarded $750 travel grants to attend their first AASL national conference. Generously sponsored by Bound To Stay Bound Books, Inc. (BTSB), the grants will allow recipients...
ALCTS Publishing releases first guide in new monographs series
CHICAGO— ALCTS Publishing is pleased to announce the release of the first title in its new Sudden Position Guide series. Edited by Jeremy Myntti and authored by Ben Abrahamse, Whitney Buccicone, Stephen Buss, Autumn Faulkner, Matthew Gallagher and Nicole...
LITA Learnings: Managing Special User Groups in Academic Libraries
Chicago -- Check out the latest LITA Learnings. Managing Special User Groups in Academic Libraries Tuesday July 16, 2019, Noon – 1:30 pm Central Time Presenters: Charissa Brammer and Sommer Browning, both Auraria Library, University of Colorado – Denver...
Accepting Applications for 2020 Class of 91传媒 Emerging Leaders
The 91传媒 (91传媒) is now accepting applications for the 2020 class of Emerging Leaders (EL). Details on the program criteria as well as a link to the application can be found on the Emerging Leaders web page. The deadline to apply is...
91传媒 uneasy about Simon & Schuster digital lending model changes
WASHINGTON, DC – The 91传媒 (91传媒) expressed unease about changes announced by Simon & Schuster (S&S) to its ebook and digital audio book lending model for libraries. These changes place a financial burden on public libraries and...
