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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.
Apply now for YALSA’s 2019 Diversity Program Stipend
CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) invites diverse individuals to apply by August 1 for a chance to present a literacies focused program at its 2019 YA Services Symposium in Memphis, TN. The program will take place on Sunday...
Literary Tastes: Celebrating the Best Reading of the Year
What could be better than books and breakfast? Maybe signed books and breakfast? Join your fellow readers and book lovers and listen to some of the year's best authors from RUSA book and media award winners and Best of Lists Authors discuss their works...
EXTON, Pennsylvania — United for Libraries will host several programs curated for library Trustees, Friends, and Foundations during 91´«Ã½ Annual 2019: Annual Giving Campaigns - Best Practices From Across the Country on Saturday, June 22, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM...
EXTON, Pennsylvania -- Friends of the LeClaire (Iowa) Community Library and Charleston (S.C.) Friends of the Library are winners of United for Libraries’ 2018 National Friends of Libraries Week Awards. Each group received $250 and will be recognized at...
2020 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference Program Proposals are Now Open
91´«Ã½ Conference Services will begin accepting program proposals on June 10, 2019, for the 2020 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference, to take place in Chicago, IL. on June 25-30, 2020. Once again, proposals will be accepted via one submission site for all 91´«Ã½ Divisions...
91´«Ã½ president to host Cooking Stage demo during 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference & Exhibition
CHICAGO — The life of a library worker can be stressful, with demanding professional and personal schedules that can invite poor health. During the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) Annual Conference and Exhibition, 91´«Ã½ President Loida Garcia-Febo will...
New books, products, special events from 91´«Ã½ Publishing at Annual Conference in Washington DC
Shop and browse the 91´«Ã½ Store at the 2019 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference & Exhibition for products that meet the widest range of your promotional and continuing education/professional development needs—as well as fun gift items. Located near the main entrance to...
CHICAGO — Today, the Public Library Association (PLA) announced a new effort, supported by Microsoft Corp., to increase digital skills programming and access to technology in rural communities. Through $400,000 donated by Microsoft Philanthropies, PLA...
A guide celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Coretta Scott King Awards
CHICAGO — “ The Coretta Scott King Awards: 50th Anniversary,” published by 91´«Ã½ Editions and edited by Carole J. McCollough and Adelaide Poniatowski Phelps, celebrates the legacy of these prestigious honors, which have enlarged the prominence of literature...
Richland Library first to receive Presidential Citation for Wellness in the Workplace
Richland Library of Columbia, South Carolina is first library selected for the Presidential Citation for Wellness in the Workplace. The library was chosen for its accomplishments in creating and sustaining system-wide support for library staff through...
Seymour to serve as YALSA’s 2019-2020 91´«Ã½ Liaison
CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) has selected Gina Seymour, School Library Media Specialist at the Islip (New York) High School, as its next 91´«Ã½ Liaison. She will start her term on July 1, 2019. “I am extremely honored to...
Thirty-six participants selected for seventh 91´«Ã½ Leadership Institute
CHICAGO — Thirty-six librarians have been selected from a highly competitive pool to participate in the 91´«Ã½’s Leadership Institute. This year marks the seventh immersive leadership development program for future library leaders...
Submit your Library’s Promotional Materials to the 2019 PR Xchange Event at 91´«Ã½ Annual
The PR Xchange Event at 91´«Ã½ Annual offers visitors the opportunity to view and take home sample promotional materials from libraries across North America. Approximately 1,000 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference attendees visit the PR Xchange event each year. The PR...
United for Libraries President’s Program to focus on relationship building with lawmakers
EXTON, Pennsylvania — The United for Libraries President’s Program, “How to Hug a Porcupine: Relationship Building with Lawmakers and Why It’s Important,” sponsored by the 91´«Ã½ Public Policy and Advocacy Office, will be held Sunday, June 23, 1 to 2 p.m. at...
Marlena E. White wins United for Libraries/ThriftBooks Friend Conference Grant
EXTON, Pennsylvania -- United for Libraries has awarded the 2019 United for Libraries/ThriftBooks Friend Conference Grant to Marlena E. White, current Director of the Friends of the Lexington Main Library in Lexington, S.C. and President of the Friends of...
