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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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September 17, 2024
On National Voter Registration Day 2024, 91´«Ã½ President urges library professionals to get Reader Voter Ready
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WASHINGTON – On National Voter Registration Day, also Constitution Day, 91´«Ã½ President Cindy Hohl issued the following letter to library professionals: Dear colleagues, Today is National Voter Registration Day. As president of the American Library...
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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.
The Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT) is accepting applications for the 2024 Comics Librarian Conference Travel Grant. These grants provide funds for newer library professionals with limited financial support to attend the upcoming 2024 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference in San Diego, CA and recognize the value and expertise of comics librarianship. Applications for the grant are open now and the deadline to apply is April 1, 2024.
LIS Students: Apply for the 2024 Larew Scholarship for Tuition Help
Core and Baker & Taylor are accepting applications for the Christian (Chris) Larew Memorial Scholarship for those who plan to follow a career in library and information technology, demonstrate potential leadership, and hold a strong commitment to library...
Core Webinar Series: Creative Commons
CHICAGO—Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures is excited to present the four-part webinar series “Creative Commons” March-April 2024. This webinar series is from Creative Commons, an international nonprofit organization that empowers people to grow...
91´«Ã½ advances libraries’ role in digital equity as FCC shapes Learn Without Limits programs
As policymakers turn their eyes toward new ways to provide high-speed internet connectivity across the nation, the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) is at the forefront of advocacy to ensure public libraries and their communities benefit from new funding opportunities. Since mid-January 2024, 91´«Ã½ has filed formal comments calling for improvements to the federal E-rate program through the Learn Without Limits initiative, unveiled at 2023 Annual Conference by Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel. The proposal calls for use of E-rate funding for off-premises internet access and a cybersecurity pilot program
91´«Ã½’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT) is thrilled to introduce the 2023 Best Graphic Novels for Children (BGNC) Reading List. This reading list highlights the best graphic novels for children aged 5–12 years old, published in late 2022 through...
91´«Ã½’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT) is thrilled to announce the 2023 Best Graphic Novels for Adults (BGNA) Reading List. This reading list highlights the best graphic novels for adults published in late 2022 through 2023, and it aims to...
Today, the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) is pleased to announce the addition of five new members to the Policy Corps’ Unite Against Book Bans cadre: Kate Alderete, Carolyn Foote, Jamie M. Gregory, Tyler Hahn, and Jennie Pu. Formed in March 2023, the cadre has worked in close coordination with the 91´«Ã½ Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) and the 91´«Ã½ Public Policy and Advocacy (PPA) Office.
Applications Open for Core LIFT Award for Professional Development
Core is pleased to announce applications are open for the Career LIFT Award to support skill development and networking opportunities for information professionals. Sponsored by OCLC, it consists of up to $1,500 the recipient may use on professional...
91´«Ã½ News Spectrum Scholarship Program Announces Sponsorships for the 25th Scholarship Cohort
CHICAGO — The Spectrum Scholarship Program, which advances racial equity, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Through the Spectrum Scholarship Program, the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) new generations of racially and ethnically diverse librarians...
An updated guide to web metrics
CHICAGO — Published by Facet Publishing and available through the 91´«Ã½ Store, the new second edition of David Stuart’s “ Web Metrics for Library and Information Professionals” explores the many opportunities web metrics provide for measuring the impact of...
Submit a Nomination for the Core/OCLC Margaret Mann Citation for Cataloging and Classification
Applications are open for the Core/OCLC Margaret Mann Citation, which recognizes outstanding professional achievement in cataloging or classification either through publication of significant professional literature, participation in professional...
91´«Ã½'s Rainbow Round Table releases Top 10 List
CHICAGO — The Over the Rainbow Committee of 91´«Ã½’s Rainbow Round Table considered more than 400 books across all genres, including memoir, history, true crime, mystery, romance, fiction, poetryand more. The final 10 selections showcased a wide range of...
91´«Ã½ Council elects three members to Executive Board for 2024-2027 term
CHICAGO — The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) Council has elected Nick Buron, Peter Coyl and Dr. Corinthia Price to serve on the 91´«Ã½ Executive Board. Elected board members will begin a three-year term in July 2024 and conclude in June 2027.
91´«Ã½ Announces Recipients of the 2024 Jason Reynolds/Simon & Schuster Travel Grant
The 91´«Ã½ is pleased to announce the selection of five recipients of the 2024 Jason Reynolds/Simon & Schuster Travel Grant. Established in 2022, the grants are intended to support 91´«Ã½’s work of advancing diversity, equity, and...
EBSCO Information Services Library Staff Development Award Nomination Deadline Extended
The 91´«Ã½ is currently extending accepting nominations through March 1, 2024, for the EBSCO Information Services Library Staff Development Award. This is awarded to a library organization for a program to further its staff...
