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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.
CHICAGO—In this special free event, 91´«Ã½ Publishing and the University of Chicago Press will discuss using The Chicago Manual of Style for citation building and more. Rebecca Gerber, electronic resources librarian at the 91´«Ã½, will interview Chicago style...
2018 LITA Forum early bird rates extended
The early bird registration rate has been extended for two more weeks, so there’s still time to save $50 on one of the most dynamic and interactive events you can attend. LITA Forum Minneapolis, MN November 8-10, 2018 #litaforum Early bird rates will end...
An ALCTS guide to streaming video acquisitions
CHICAGO — Streaming video at academic libraries is here to stay. In fact, a recent study shows about two-thirds of students use video as part of their academic study and three-quarters use it to supplement their reading. But as many libraries already know...
Run for office by filing an electronic petition
CHICAGO – Interested in running for 91´«Ã½ President-elect, Treasurer or Councilor-at-Large but weren’t approached by the Nominating Committee? You can still get your name on the 2019 spring ballot by completing a petition form and obtaining the signatures...
PLA unveils new leadership model, seeks applicants for next Leadership Academy
CHICAGO -- Today the Public Library Association (PLA) announced a new model for its Leadership Development Initiative. Developed by 21 select library leaders, the PLA Leadership Model describes the work, methods, and core values of leadership in a public...
New session: Offering Service and Support to the LGBTQIA Community and Allies Workshop
CHICAGO—91´«Ã½ Publishing eLearning Solutions announces a new session of our popular workshop, Offering Service and Support to the LGBTQIA Community and Allies with Jessica Jupitus. This workshop will last 90 minutes and take place at 2:30pm Eastern/1:30...
New Technology Planning LITA Guide is Out Now
Chicago -- There's a new title in the LITA Guide series, Library Technology Planning for Today and Tomorrow, by Diana Silveira. Technology is a crucial part of libraries today. But when it comes to figuring out the most effective technologies for their...
ASGCLA's Announces New Mentoring Program
Nearly two years in the planning, ASGCLA’s new division-wide Mentoring Program launched at 91´«Ã½ Annual 2018 in New Orleans. ASGCLA’s Membership Promotion Committee, who developed the program and created its documentation and processes, accepted the first...
RUSA Announces New Research Grant in Honor in Gail Schlachter
RUSA is proud to announce a new research grant named in honor of long-time member leader Dr. Gail A. Schlachter. This grant was established in memory of Dr. Gail A. Schlachter by her children Sandy Hirsh and Eric Goldman, with contributions from her...
JCLC honors outstanding individuals at 2018 conference
Albuquerque, N.M. — The third National Joint Conference of Librarians of Color (JCLC) this week at the Albuquerque Convention Center in New Mexico, celebrated the achievements of individuals from each of the 91´«Ã½'s ethnic affiliate...
Hlywak appointed director of 91´«Ã½ Communications and Marketing
CHICAGO — Stephanie M. Hlywak has been named 91´«Ã½’s new director of Communications and Marketing, effective Oct. 1, 2018. She comes to 91´«Ã½ from the Muscular Dystrophy Association, where she served as national director of content marketing. In that role...
Nominations open for 2019 IFRT John Phillip Immroth Memorial Award
The Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) is accepting nomination for the 2019 John Phillip Immroth Memorial Award. This award, presented annually, honors notable contributions to intellectual freedom and demonstrations of personal courage in defense of...
Nominations open for 2019 EMIERT Distinguished Librarian Award
CHICAGO - The Ethnic & Multicultural Information Exchange Round Table (EMIERT) of the 91´«Ã½ seeks nominations for the 2019 EMIERT Distinguished Librarian Award. The EMIERT Distinguished Librarian Award recognizes significant...
Submit a Nomination for the Prestigious Kilgour Technology Research Award
The Library and Information Technology Association (LITA) and OCLC, Inc. invite nominations for the 2018 Frederick G. Kilgour Award for Research in Library and Information Technology. The deadline for nominations is December 31, 2018. The Kilgour Research...
Sarah Jessica Parker book club pick is a radiant retelling of Liberia’s early years
Wayétu Moore’s ‘She Would Be King’ latest title chosen for 91´«Ã½ Book Club Central CHICAGO – Honorary Book Club Central Chair Sarah Jessica Parker has selected Wayétu Moore’s She Would Be King (Graywolf Press) as her latest pick for the American Library...
