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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.
New iteration: Music Reference Skills for Every Librarian eCourse
Chicago—91´«Ã½ Publishing eLearning Solutions announces a new iteration of our popular eCourse in collaboration with the Music Library Association, Music Reference Skills for Every Librarian. Sara J. Beutter Manus will serve as the instructor for a 4-week...
New grab-and-go readers’ advisory pamphlets cover popular genres
CHICAGO — Drawn from the insights of RA experts Neal Wyatt and Joyce G. Saricks, 91´«Ã½ Editions’ new Resources for Readers pamphlets will help library users find their next favorite book. Sold in packs of 100 for $14.99/pack, they cover the following...
Riko Fluchel named 2018-19 LITA/OCLC Spectrum Scholar
The Library and Information Technology Association and OCLC are funding Riko Fluchel’s participation in the 91´«Ã½ Spectrum Scholars program as part of their commitment to help diversify the library technology field. Fluchel is a second year at the...
Three public librarians recognized with 'I Love My Librarian' Awards
CHICAGO – Three outstanding public librarians, two of whom are Public Library Association (PLA) members, are 2018 'I Love My Librarian' Award winners. This award encourages library users to recognize the accomplishments of exceptional public, school...
Information Rights for Records Managers
CHICAGO — Records managers have tended to find themselves given the responsibility for managing requests under the Freedom of Information (FOI) and Data Protection Acts (DPA), without necessarily having training and/or an academic background in legal...
2019 Loleta D. Fyan Grant now accepting proposals
CHICAGO — The 91´«Ã½'s Library & Research Center is now accepting applications for the Loleta D. Fyan Grant, a grant for up to $5,000 for the improvement of public libraries and the services they provide. Loleta D. Fyan, 91´«Ã½...
Forty 91´«Ã½ student chapter members chosen to participate in the 2019 Student to Staff Program
CHICAGO — Forty student members of the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) will participate in the 91´«Ã½ Student-to-Staff program at the 2019 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference in Washington, DC, June 20-June 25. Established in 1973, the program allows 40 students, both...
Kathryn Greer Named a 2019 LITA Emerging Leader
The Library and Information Technology Association is proud to announce that Kathryn Greer has been selected as a 2019 LITA Emerging Leader. Greer is the Systems and Digital Content Librarian at Georgia Gwinnett College in Lawrenceville, Georgia, where...
Rachel Murdock Named a 2019 LITA Emerging Leader
The Library and Information Technology Association is proud to announce that Rachel Murdock has been selected as a 2019 LITA Emerging Leader. Murdock is the Innovative Librarian at Hedberg Public Library in Janesville, Wisconsin. At HPL she handles...
Stephanie Hartwell-Mandella receives 2018 I Love My Librarian Award
Bedford, N.Y. librarian recognized with national public service honor NEW YORK – Today Stephanie Hartwell-Mandella, librarian at Katonah Village Library in Bedford, New York, was named a winner of the prestigious I Love My Librarian Award. Hartwell...
Linda Robinson receives 2018 I Love My Librarian Award
Mansfield, Conn., librarian recognized with national public service honor NEW YORK – Today Linda Robinson, library media specialist at Mansfield Middle School in Mansfield, Connecticut, was named a winner of the prestigious I Love My Librarian Award...
Terri Gallagher and Paula Kelly receive 2018 I Love My Librarian Award
Two Pittsburgh-area librarians recognized with national public service honor NEW YORK – Today Terri Gallagher, reference librarian with Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) library in Monaca, Pennsylvania, and Paula Kelly, director of the Whitehall...
Tamara Cox receives 2018 I Love My Librarian Award
Piedmont, S.C. librarian receives national public service honor NEW YORK – Today Tamara Cox, a school librarian at Wren High School Library in Piedmont, South Carolina, was named a winner of the prestigious I Love My Librarian Award. Cox was selected from...
Joy Bridwell chosen for 2018 I Love My Librarian Award
Box Elder, Mont., librarian receives national public service honor NEW YORK – Today Joy Bridwell, librarian at Stone Child College in Box Elder, Montana, was named a winner of this year’s I Love My Librarian Award. Bridwell is recognized for her...
Ginny Blackson chosen for 2018 I Love My Librarian Award
Ellensburg, Wash. librarian receives national public service honor NEW YORK – Today Ginny Blackson, collection development and management librarian at the James E. Brooks Library in Ellensburg, Washington, was named a winner of this year’s I Love My...
