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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.
Technology-based outreach for libraries
CHICAGO — From straightforward internet access to elaborate makerspaces, libraries have taken center stage when it comes to providing free access to technology to those who visit their physical spaces. But how about people who don’t walk into a library...
Wolf in the Snow Poster and more in the new 91´«Ã½ Graphics catalog
CHICAGO – 91´«Ã½ Graphics’ winter catalog is on its way, and will unveil new products that will educate, excite, and inspire. The catalog cover highlights a new Wolf in the Snow Poster from Caldecott Medal-winning artist Matthew Cordell. A matching bookmark...
Kroski’s guide to escape rooms and other immersive experiences
CHICAGO — By one count, there are more than 7,200 escape room environments in 1,445 cities in 105 countries. So why not in libraries? Sharpening participants’ problem solving and collaboration skills by mashing up real-time adventure, immersive theater...
ACRL releases The Library Outreach Casebook
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ The Library Outreach Casebook,” edited by Ryan L. Sittler and Terra J. Rogerson. This casebook is designed as a tool for librarians working in all types of...
Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries add a third grant starting in 2019
CHICAGO — The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) and the Will and Ann Eisner Family Foundation are now accepting applications for the 2019 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries, which recognize libraries for their role in the growth of graphic...
LITA Opens Call for Innovative LIS Student Writing
The Library and Information Technology Association (LITA), a division of the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½), is pleased to offer an award for the best unpublished manuscript submitted by a student or students enrolled in an 91´«Ã½-accredited graduate...
Official 2018 Teens’ Top Ten titles announced
CHICAGO – The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) has announced the official titles of the 2018 Teens’ Top Ten. Teens all over the world voted August 15 through Teen Read Week™ (October 7-13, 2018). The official 2018 Teens’ Top Ten titles are...
Public libraries invited to apply for $10,000 American Dream grants for adult literacy services
CHICAGO – The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) and Dollar General Literacy Foundation invite public libraries to apply for grants to expand services for adult English language learners or adults in need of basic education and workforce development. Up...
Deadline approaching for Carnegie-Whitney Award applications for guides to library resources
CHICAGO - The 91´«Ã½ Publishing Committee provides a grant of up to $5,000 for the preparation of print or electronic reading lists, indexes or other guides to library resources that promote reading or the use of library resources at...
Meridian Library District selected for 2018 Future of Libraries Fellowship
Meridian (Idaho) Library District has been selected for the 2018 Future of Libraries Fellowship administered by the 91´«Ã½'s Center for the Future of Libraries. Meridian Library District (MLD) will use support from the Fellowship to create a project toolkit...
Don't miss the Nov. 9 deadline to volunteer to serve on 91´«Ã½, Council and joint committees!
CHICAGO — The online committee volunteer form for 91´«Ã½, Council and joint committee closes on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. Please complete the form if you wish to be considered for appointment (or reappointment) to any of these committees. Wanda Kay Brown...
ACRL funds 2018-19 Spectrum Scholar Stephanie Akau
CHICAGO – As part of its ongoing commitment to furthering equity, diversity and inclusion in librarianship, the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) is supporting Stephanie Akau as its 2018-19 Spectrum Scholar. Akau currently works as a...
New workshop—Data Privacy: Protecting Your Library, Yourself, and Your Patrons
CHICAGO—91´«Ã½ Publishing eLearning Solutions announces an exciting new workshop, Data Privacy: Protecting Your Library, Yourself, and Your Patrons with Nicole Hennig. This workshop will last 90 minutes and take place at 2:30pm Eastern/1:30pm Central/12:30pm...
Nominate a Colleague Doing Cutting Edge Work in Tech Education for the LITA Library Hi Tech Award
Nominations are open for the 2019 LITA/Library Hi Tech Award, which is given each year to an individual or institution for outstanding achievement in educating the profession about cutting edge technology within the field of library and information...
Public Library Association launches health insurance enrollment initiative
Will offer funding for public libraries to connect consumers to coverage CHICAGO – As part of its ongoing work to support the public library’s role in creating healthy communities, the Public Library Association (PLA) is offering new resources for...
