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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.
United for Libraries to host author panels at 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference
EXTON, Pennsylvania — United for Libraries will host six author panels during 91´«Ã½ Annual 2019: Reads Like Fiction: Nonfiction You Can't Put Down on Saturday, June 22, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. at the Washington Convention Center, 102B. This author panel...
CHICAGO — The Social Responsibilities Round Table (SRRT) of the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) and the Alternative Press Index will celebrate each of their 50th anniversaries with a social gathering and discussion with Phyllis Bennis of the Institute...
Celebrate the best in LGBTQIA+ literature at the 2019 Stonewall Book Awards
CHICAGO — The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table (GLBTRT) of the 91´«Ã½ will celebrate its award winners and honorees at the Stonewall Book Awards Ceremony from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, June 24, in the Marriott...
At 91´«Ã½ 2019 Annual Conference learn new marketing and communications strategies
CHICAGO – For 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference attendees looking for new marketing and communications resources and ideas, there are two free programs that should not be missed: PR Forum: Takeaways From D.C. Public Library’s #UncensoredDC Campaign and Using...
New School Library Research Asks "Whose Responsibility Is It to Teach Digital Citizenship"
CHICAGO – New research published in the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) peer-reviewed online journal, School Library Research (SLR), examines the perceptions and beliefs of school librarians regarding state-mandated digital citizenship...
CHICAGO – Today, Google and the American Association of School Librarians (AASL), a division of the 91´«Ã½, announced The CS First & Applied Digital Skills Classroom Rewards for School Librarians to provide school librarians who...
Step-by-step guidance on strategic planning for academic libraries
CHICAGO — No doubt about it: strategic planning is a serious commitment. But when carried out skillfully, thoughtfully, and with sensitivity to the impacts on all those involved, it’s an undertaking that can pay large dividends for the library and its...
Creating an InterDisciplinary Space at Your Library – a LITA webinar
Chicago -- A new LITA webinar on InterDisciplinary spaces is coming soon. Creating an InterDisciplinary Space @ Your Library Tuesday June 11, 2019, Noon – 1:00 pm Central Time Presenter: Jessica Bennett, Instruction and E Learning Librarian at Missouri...
Journalist Stephen Kinzer to speak at 2019 SRRT Chair's Program
The International Responsibilities Task Force of the 91´«Ã½'s (91´«Ã½) Social Responsibilities Round Table (SRRT) will present " Subverting Other People's Elections: History and Resources" featuring noted journalist, author, and scholar...
Michael Stephens encourages wholehearted librarianship
CHICAGO — Of his earlier book, Against the Grain raved, “Reading this book brings a sense of hope, inspiration, and excitement for what the future holds for the new generation of hyperlinked librarians entering our profession.” Now Michael Stephens is...
CHICAGO – 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) President Loida Garcia-Febo and other library advocates from across the country will celebrate the triumphant finish of Libraries = Strong Communities, a national advocacy presidential effort aimed at...
Melissa Kay Walling new Director of Membership Development and Customer Service at 91´«Ã½
Melissa Kay Walling, CAE, IOM will join 91´«Ã½ as its new Director, Membership Development and Customer Service. She will begin at 91´«Ã½ June 17, 2019. Walling is an accomplished association executive with nearly 15 years of experience in serving members...
Recipients of 2019 Teens’ Top Ten Book Giveaway announced
CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½), has announced the recipients of its 2019 Teens’ Top Ten Book Giveaway. A total of 60 recipients will be receiving a set of the 2019 Teens...
2019 ACRL President’s Program at 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference
CHICAGO — Join the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) for its President’s Program at the 2019 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference in Washington D.C. Hosted by ACRL President Lauren Pressley, this program will take place from 10:30 am-12:00 pm on...
LITA Education Call for Proposals, 2019 – 2020
Chicago -- What library technology topics are you passionate about? Have something you can help others learn? LITA invites you to share your expertise with a national audience! Our courses and webinars are based on topics of interest to library technology...
