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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.
OverDrive Education sponsors AASL National Conference General Session
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) is pleased to announce OverDrive Education as the sponsor of Friday's general session, featuring Dr. Adolph Brown, III, during the AASL National Conference taking place Nov. 14-16, 2019, in...
Webinar offers wellness strategies for those experiencing microaggressions and workplace stress
CHICAGO — As part of 91传媒 President Loida Garcia-Febo’s efforts in the areas of wellness and diversity, the 91传媒-APA will host a free webinar entitled ‘Strategies for wellness for those experiencing microaggressions plus workplace stress’ at noon Eastern/11...
Enhance your professional education with a LLAMA preconference in Washington, DC
Registration is now open for three preconferences presented by The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA), a division of the 91传媒 (91传媒), in conjunction with the 2019 91传媒 Annual Meeting in Washington, DC., June 21-24...
An updated introduction to library management best practices
CHICAGO — Just because a set of responsibilities isn’t formally called management doesn’t mean that it isn’t management. And the newly updated second edition of “ Library Management 101: A Practical Guide,” published by 91传媒 Neal-Schuman, speaks to a...
Conversing with the Ethnic Affiliates of the 91传媒 Webinar
Chicago - As part of 91传媒’s President Loida Garcia-Febo efforts in the area of diversity, equity, and inclusion, the Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS) has invited 91传媒’s affiliate members of the Joint Conference of Librarians of...
91传媒 welcomes Raymond Garcia to 91传媒 Governance Office
CHICAGO — The 91传媒 (91传媒) welcomes Raymond Garcia as a Communications Assistant in the 91传媒 Governance Office. He began April 9. He previously worked as a Journalism Intern for the Public Library Association (a Division of the...
2019-2020 President-Elect of RUSA Announced
CHICAGO- Courtney McDonald, Learner Experience & Engagement Librarian and Associate Professor at the University of Colorado Libraries, has been elected the 2019-20 President-Elect of the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA). McDonald will serve...
The 2019 guide to the Newbery and Caldecott awards
CHICAGO — Updated with the 2019 award and honor books, “ The Newbery and Caldecott Awards: A Guide to the Medal and Honor Books,” published by 91传媒 Editions, gathers together the books deemed most distinguished in American children's literature and...
Freedom to Read Foundation Announces Intellectual Freedom Course and Scholarship Opportunities
The Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) is excited to partner with the San Jose State University School of Information (SJSU iSchool) and the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign iSchool (iSchool at Illinois) on two Fall intellectual freedom courses...
91传媒 welcomes new YALSA Executive Director Tammy Dillard-Steels
CHICAGO — The 91传媒 (91传媒) welcomes Tammy Dillard-Steels as executive director, Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of 91传媒. Her first day at 91传媒 will be Tuesday, April 23. She brings to 91传媒 experience as...
Academic librarians 'Recasting the Narrative' at ACRL 2019 Conference in Cleveland
CHICAGO – More than 4,000 librarians, exhibitors and guests convened in Cleveland to reflect and rethink the role of academic librarians in a changing and challenging society. With the theme “Recasting the Narrative,” the ACRL 2019 Conference, presented...
New iteration: Working with Children of All Ages eCourse Bundle
Chicago—91传媒 Publishing eLearning Solutions announces a new iteration of our eCourse bundle Working with Children of All Ages. R. Lynn Baker and Brooke Newberry will serve as the instructors for three, 4-week eCourses starting on Monday, June 10, 2019...
Libraries close the gap on unequal privacy during Choose Privacy Week 2019
CHICAGO – This year’s theme for Choose Privacy Week (May 1-7, 2019) — “Inclusive Privacy: Closing the Gap” — draws attention to the privacy inequities imposed on vulnerable and historically underrepresented populations and highlights how libraries can...
New session: Dealing with Challenging Patrons Workshop
CHICAGO—91传媒 Publishing eLearning Solutions announces a new session of our popular workshop, Dealing with Challenging Patrons with Dr. Steve Albrecht. This workshop will last 90 minutes and take place at 2:30pm Eastern/1:30 Central/12:30 Mountain/11:30am...
Freedom to Read Foundation to Host Emerging Issues in Intellectual Freedom Webinar
Join the Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) for “ Emerging Issues in Intellectual Freedom,” a free webinar on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 11 a.m. PST/1 p.m. CST/2 p.m. EST. Twice a year, FTRF trustees and liaisons meet to discuss emerging intellectual freedom...
