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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.
Jim Belair Wins a Year of Free AASL Membership
CHICAGO – By sharing the wealth of AASL membership with a colleague, Jim Belair has won a free year of AASL membership. Belair's name was drawn as a monthly winner of the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) Share the Wealth Campaign. By...
A new edition of the classic RA guide to genre fiction by Wyatt and Saricks
CHICAGO — Everyone’s favorite guide to fiction that’s thrilling, mysterious, suspenseful, thought-provoking, romantic, and just plain fun is back—and better than ever in this completely revamped and revised edition. A must for every readers’ advisory desk...
CHICAGO - In 2019, The Association of College and Research Libraries’ (ACRL) Value of Academic Libraries Committee is continuing to offer funding to members doing work on academic library contributions to student learning and success. Both the Academic...
Hider鈥檚 updated text on information resource description
CHICAGO — The new second edition of Philip Hider’s “ Information Resource Description: Creating and Managing Metadata,” published by 91传媒 Neal-Schuman, offers a fully updated and expanded overview of the field of information organization, examining the...
Milo Ventimiglia and much more in new spring 91传媒 Graphics catalog
CHICAGO – 91传媒 Graphics’ spring catalog is on its way, and will unveil new products that will educate, excite, and inspire. Look for popular actor Milo Ventimiglia on the catalog cover in a new READ® poster. Best known for his roles on television dramas...
Library community grieves tragic loss of Amber Clark of Sacramento Public Library
CHICAGO –Amber Clark, Sacramento Public Library’s North Natomas branch supervisor, was fatally wounded by a gunman in the library’s parking lot as she sat in her vehicle on the evening of Dec. 11. Since the time of this tragic event, the American Library...
50 public libraries selected for American Creed: Community Conversations programming grants
The 91传媒 (91传媒), in partnership with Citizen Film and the National Writing Project, has announced 50 U.S. public libraries selected to take part in American Creed: Community Conversations, a grant program that will invite audiences...
PLA to offer regional symposia on equity, diversity, inclusion and social justice in libraries
CHICAGO – The Public Library Association (PLA) has released the schedule for its highly anticipated symposium on equity, diversity, inclusion and social justice (EDISJ). The symposium Social Justice and Public Libraries: Equity Starts with Us will be...
2019 Library Building Awards application deadline is January 14
The 2019 AIA/91传媒 Library Building Awards Call for Entries is now available. The awards, managed by 91传媒/LLAMA and the American Institute of Architects (AIA), encourage excellence in the architectural design and planning of libraries and recognize...
Raise money for library professionals by streaming Hulu鈥檚 seasonal scenics
CHICAGO – What do misbehaving puppies, tree sap and a melting snowman have in common? This month, they’re helping support the 91传媒 (91传媒) via Hulu’s Stream for a Cause campaign. Through Dec. 31, each time you stream one of Hulu’s 10...
ALSC provides $70k in Strengthening Communities Through Libraries grants to 14 libraries
CHICAGO — The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) is pleased to announce the recipients of the Strengthening Communities Through Libraries minigrants. These grants are made possible by a Youth Literacy grant from the Dollar General Literacy...
A free “United for Libraries Institute: Friends, Foundations, and Trustees” will be held Saturday, January 26, 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Seattle Central Library’s Microsoft Auditorium at the 2019 91传媒 Midwinter Meeting in Seattle. Library Trustees...
YALSA opens proposals for 2019 YA Services Symposium
CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the 91传媒 (91传媒), is seeking program proposals for its 2019 Young Adult Services Symposium. The theme of the symposium is “Show Up and Advocate: Supporting...
New session: Serving Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Workshop
CHICAGO—91传媒 Publishing eLearning Solutions announces a new session of our popular workshop, Serving Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder with Dr. Lesley Farmer. This workshop will consist of two 90-minute sessions and take place at 2:30pm Eastern/1:30...
Application process open for 2019 91传媒 Leadership Institute
The application process for the 2019 “Leading to the Future” 91传媒 Leadership Institute (August 5-8, Hilton Oak Brook/Chicago Conference Center and Resort, Oak Brook, Illinois) is now open, with applications accepted through March 8, 2019. Building on the...
