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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.
University of Wisconsin-Madison chosen as site for 2019 Arbuthnot Lecture
CHICAGO — The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) announced that the 2019 May Hill Arbuthnot Committee has selected the University of Wisconsin at Madison as the host site for the 2019 May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture featuring advocate and...
New iteration: Using WebDewey and Understanding Dewey Decimal Classification eCourse
Chicago—91´«Ã½ Publishing eLearning Solutions announces a new iteration of our popular eCourse, Using WebDewey and Understanding Dewey Decimal Classification. Violet Fox will serve as the instructor for a 4-week facilitated eCourse starting on Monday...
ACRL releases 2017 Academic Library Trends and Statistics
CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of " 2017 Academic Library Trends and Statistics," the latest in a series of annual publications that describe the collections, staffing, expenditures and service...
New session: Creating Inclusive Storytimes for ALL Children Workshop
CHICAGO—91´«Ã½ Publishing eLearning Solutions announces a new session of our popular workshop, Creating Inclusive Storytimes for ALL Children with Carol Morrone. This workshop will last 90 minutes and take place at 2:30pm Eastern/1:30 Central/12:30 Mountain...
Kimberly D. Nicholson Selected as the 2018 Peter Lyman Memorial/SAGE Scholarship Recipient
The 91´«Ã½ and SAGE announced Kimberly D. Nicholson as the recipient of the 2018 Peter Lyman Memorial/SAGE Scholarship in New Media. Nicholson wants to become a librarian because of “the profession’s positive impact on individuals...
Free webinar shows how to harness the power of face-to-face conversations
CHICAGO — Interaction with strangers cultivates creativity and provides opportunities for joining forces to achieve great ends. However, most people tend to avoid talking or working with people they do not know, whether in the library, a classroom, or in...
2018 LITA Forum – Save the Date and Register
Register now for the 2018 LITA Library Technology Forum in Minneapolis, MN to be held November 8-10, 2018 Join your colleagues in Minneapolis, Minnesota at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis for the 2018 LITA Library Technology Forum. This year a re-imaged...
Emily Werner Selected as the 2018 Mary V. Gaver Scholarship Recipient
The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) has selected Emily Werner of Boulder, Colorado as the 2018 recipient of the Mary V. Gaver Scholarship. The $3,000 scholarship was established to honor the memory of a past 91´«Ã½ president and Rutgers University...
Samantha A. Hyde Selected as the 2018 Christopher Hoy/ERT Scholarship Recipient
The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) has selected Samantha A. Hyde of Akron, Ohio as the 2018 Christopher Hoy/ERT Scholarship recipient. The scholarship was named for a long-time 91´«Ã½ staff member who directed the 91´«Ã½ Conference Services Office for more...
Reagan M. Callahan Selected as the 2018 91´«Ã½ Century Scholarship Recipient
The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) has selected Reagan M. Callahan of Eureka Springs, Arkansas as the 2018 Century Scholarship recipient. The $2,500 scholarship funds services or accommodation for a library school student with disabilities admitted to...
Keiko Newsom Selected as the 2018 Miriam L. Hornback Scholarship Recipient
The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) has selected Keiko Newsom of King City, Oregon as the 2018 Miriam L. Hornback Scholarship recipient. The $3,000 award is given to an 91´«Ã½ or library support staff member to help finance the pursuit of a master’s...
Esther C. Jones Selected as the 2018 David H. Clift Scholarship Recipient
The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) has selected Esther C. Jones of St. Paul, Minnesota as the 2018 David H. Clift Scholarship recipient. The David H. Clift Scholarship was named for a former director of the 91´«Ã½. The $3,000...
Brian J. DeFelice Selected as the 2018 Tom and Roberta Drewes Scholarship Recipient
The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) has chosen Brian J. DeFelice of Braintree, Massachusetts as the 2018 Tom and Roberta Drewes Scholarship recipient. The $3,000 scholarship is awarded to a library support staff worker who is pursuing a master’s degree...
ODLOS offers travel grant for two JCLC attendees
CHICAGO – The Office for Diversity, Literacy, and Outreach Services (ODLOS) announces a travel grant for the third national Joint Conference of Librarians of Color. This year’s conference centers around the theme “Gathering all Peoples: Embracing Culture...
PLA to hold short-fiction writing contest this fall
National competition begins Sept. 25 CHICAGO – The Public Library Association (PLA), a division of the 91´«Ã½, is inviting writers to submit original works of short fiction for a National Writing Contest taking place this fall. Only...
