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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.
ALSC now accepting applications for Strengthening Communities Through Libraries Minigrants
CHICAGO — The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) is now accepting online applications for the Strengthening Communities Through Libraries Minigrants. These grants are made possible through a grant from the Dollar General Literacy...
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation grants $249,431 to ALSC and YALSA
CHICAGO — The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded a Youth Literacy grant in the amount of $249,431 to the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) and the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). “The Dollar General Literacy...
National Friends of Libraries Week Award applications due Dec. 4
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania — Applications for United for Libraries' National Friends of Libraries Week Award are due Dec. 4, 2018. United for Libraries coordinated the 13th annual National Friends of Libraries Week Oct. 21-27, 2018. Libraries and Friends...
What Do the Midterms Mean for Your Library? An American Libraries Live Webcast
CHICAGO — What will the upcoming midterm elections mean for your library and community? Join us for a free 60-minute webinar at 11:30 a.m. ET on Friday, Nov. 9 where we’ll provide an overview of key results from the 2018 elections and explore their...
Public Library Association announces events at 2019 91´«Ã½ Midwinter Meeting
CHICAGO -- Planning to attend the 91´«Ã½'s (91´«Ã½) 2019 Midwinter Meeting in Seattle, Wash.? Be sure to take advantage of the outstanding programming offered by the Public Library Association (PLA). Preconference Programs PLA is...
Librarians Residing Outside the U.S. Have the Opportunity to Receive up to $2,500 for Conference-Related Expenses IPSWICH, Mass. — The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) and EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) are partnering to offer three scholarships to...
Coretta Scott King Book Awards Committee seeking applicants for Book Donation Grant
CHICAGO — Underfunded libraries, schools and non-traditional organizations that provide educational services to children are invited to apply to receive one of three Coretta Scott King Book Donation Grants. The Coretta Scott King Book Awards Donation...
AASL Seeks National Conference Program Reviewers
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) is currently accepting applications for volunteers to participate in a blind review and scoring of concurrent session and best practices showcase proposals for the AASL National Conference &...
Call for Proposals for 2019 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference Poster Session
Chicago – The 2019 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference & Exhibition poster session committee invites everyone to share their best ideas and work with the library community by presenting a poster session at the 2019 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference in Washington, DC, on Saturday...
91´«Ã½, GLBTRT continue to voice support of LGBTQ civil liberties
CHICAGO – The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) and its Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table (GLBTRT) released the following joint statement in response to proposals to rescind Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) federal...
Public Library Association supports libraries in connecting consumers to health care coverage
CHICAGO – Today (Nov. 1, 2018*) marks the beginning of the six-week enrollment period for health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and the Public Library Association (PLA) is providing support for public libraries to help their...
A wide-ranging overview of the digital archives landscape
CHICAGO — “ Digital Archives: Management, Use and Access,” published by Facet Publishing and available through the 91´«Ã½ Store, presents an expansive look at how rapid technological changes and the push for providing wide access to digitized cultural...
Author Robin DiAngelo is the 91´«Ã½ President’s Program Speaker at the 2019 Midwinter Meeting
For more than twenty years, Robin DiAngelo has worked with a wide range of organizations in the private, nonprofit, and government sectors consulting and training on the issues of racial and social justice. She says, “I grew up poor and white. While my...
YALSA seeks editor for upcoming publication
CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) is seeking an experienced editor for its upcoming publication based off its Teen Services Competencies for Library Staff resource. The deadline for applications is December 1, 2018. In 2017...
Travel Grants Available for First-Time AASL National Conference Attendees
CHICAGO — The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) is offering 30 grants for travel to its 2019 National Conference & Exhibition. The conference will be held Nov. 14-16, 2019, in Louisville, Kentucky. Full conference details can be found at...
