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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.
Submissions open for 91传媒 Midwinter scholarship sponsored by EBSCO
CHICAGO — Submissions are open for the 2019 EBSCO Midwinter Meeting Scholarship. EBSCO provides up to $1,500 to defray the costs of travel and other expenses to the 91传媒’s Midwinter Meeting being held in Seattle, Jan. 24-29. The...
New session鈥擣ake News, Real Concerns: Developing Information Literate Students Workshop
CHICAGO—91传媒 Publishing eLearning Solutions announces a new session of our popular workshop, Fake News, Real Concerns: Developing Information Literate Students with Donald Barclay. This workshop will last 90 minutes and take place at 2:30pm Eastern/1:30...
ACRL releases Institutional Repositories: CLIPP #44
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Institutional Repositories,” compiled and edited by Brighid M. Gonzales, book number 44 in ACRL’s CLIPP series (formerly called “CLIP Notes”). This book...
United for Libraries to coordinate National Friends of Libraries Week, Oct. 21-27
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania — Friends of the Library groups and libraries across the country will be celebrating the 13th annual National Friends of Libraries Week Oct. 21-27, 2018. National Friends of Libraries Week offers a two-fold opportunity to celebrate...
Author 'Point of View' sought for AASL National Conference concurrent sessions
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has issued an open call for author panelists to take part in concurrent sessions during its 2019 National Conference & Exhibition. The conference will take place Nov. 14-16, 2019, in...
RUSA Financial Literacy for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs in Your Community
Are there crafters, artisans and entrepreneurs in your neighborhood? What financial literacy education might they need to grow their business? At the next online discussion of the RUSA Financial Literacy Interest Group, Megan Emery of Chattanooga Public...
91传媒 President Loida Garcia-Febo to host The Heart of Librarianship webinar
CHICAGO — As part of her global outreach efforts, 91传媒 President Loida Garcia-Febo will host a free webinar, The Heart of Librarianship, at 9 a.m. Central time/10 a.m. Eastern time on Nov. 14, 2018. To participate, register for the event. International...
SRRT seeks applications for 2019 Herb Biblo Travel Grants
CHICAGO - The Social Responsibilities Round Table of the 91传媒 (SRRT) is pleased to announce the first annual Herb Biblo Conference Travel Grants to help finance up to two SRRT members' attendance at the 91传媒 Annual Conference. The...
CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) announced today that it will collaborate with OCLC on new project to collect and share knowledge and resources to support public libraries and their community partners in addressing the opioid crisis. OCLC...
Latest 'Quick Reads' publication highlights essential programs from PLA 2018 Conference
CHICAGO -- The Public Library Association (PLA) has added a new publication to its collection of resources that are available free of charge to all PLA personal members in good standing. PLA 2018: Ten Essential Programs is the sixth installment in the...
Library leaders identify strategies in 鈥淔ight for School Libraries鈥
CHICAGO – An executive summary released by the 91传媒 (91传媒) identifies systematic ways 91传媒, its divisions and offices, and the field of librarianship can support the nation’s school libraries. The strategies were developed by school...
Choice publishes white paper examining course materials adoption and the outlook for OER
MIDDLETOWN, CONN . – Choice announces the publication of the third in a series of white papers designed to provide actionable intelligence around topics of importance to the academic library community. This third paper, “ Course Materials Adoption: A...
Fake News or Free Speech: Is There a Right to be Misinformed?
Join the Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) for “ Fake News or Free Speech: Is There a Right to be Misinformed?” a webinar on Friday, October 12 at 1 p.m. Central. This is a webinar version of the Intellectual Freedom Committee program that Moderator Emily...
GLBTRT seeks nominations for 2019 awards recognizing outstanding service to the LGBTQ community
CHICAGO - Every year, the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Round Table (GLBTRT) of the 91传媒 seeks to honor librarians, library related organizations (including libraries, library staff, library boards, library friends), and...
Entertainment鈥擳he Top Digital Library Service in 2019: An American Libraries Live webcast
CHICAGO — Entertainment services are by far the most likely services to be purchased by libraries in the next year according to a recent survey of more than 300 libraries in North America. Join us for this free webinar on Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 1 p.m. ET...
