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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.
Google to sponsor Happy Hour Reception for AASL, ALSC, and YALSA members
CHICAGO — To commemorate the contributions from AASL, ALSC, and YALSA to the Libraries Ready to Code initiative, as well as the work and effort librarians put forth towards preparing children and youth for bright futures, Google will be sponsoring a Happy...
New workshop—Writing for Your Library Website: Tips for Improving Your Content
CHICAGO—91´«Ã½ Publishing eLearning Solutions announces an exciting new workshop, Writing for Your Library Website: Tips for Improving Your Content with Rebecca Blakiston. This workshop will last 90 minutes and take place at 2:30pm Eastern/1:30 Central/12:30...
Hart and Ryszka earn 2018 ALCTS Honors
CHICAGO—The Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) is pleased to announce that the following two ALCTS members have been awarded ALCTS Honors in 2018. Andrew Hart, Head, Preservation Department, University of North Carolina...
Pop Culture-Inspired Programs for Tweens, Teens, and Adults
CHICAGO — Let’s have a Pac-Man Party! Or perhaps you’d rather make your own lava lamp or love beads, or just chow down on some nifty ‘50s snacks? “ Pop Culture-Inspired Programs for Tweens, Teens, and Adults,” published by 91´«Ã½ Editions, is the newest book...
New iteration: Customizing Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager eCourse
Chicago—91´«Ã½ Publishing eLearning Solutions announces a new iteration of our popular eCourse, Customizing Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager. Tabatha Farney will serve as the instructor for a 5-week facilitated eCourse starting on Monday, August 6...
New session: Making Your Library Work for Homeschoolers Workshop
CHICAGO—91´«Ã½ Publishing eLearning Solutions announces a new session of our popular workshop, Making Your Library Work for Homeschoolers with Suzanne Walker. This workshop will last 90 minutes and take place at 2:30pm Eastern/1:30 Central/12:30 Mountain/11...
Celebrate the best in GLBT literature at the 2018 Stonewall Book Awards Ceremony
CHICAGO — The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table (GLBTRT) of the 91´«Ã½ will celebrate their Stonewall Book Awards winners and honorees at the Stonewall Book Awards Ceremony from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Monday...
Libraries Transform to hold interactive sessions at 91´«Ã½ Annual
CHICAGO – At 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference, the Libraries Transform campaign will hold interactive brainstorming sessions to help library workers discover innovative ways to publicize services to their communities and advocate for funding and legislation to key...
2018 PR Xchange Award Winners Announced
CHICAGO — The PR Xchange Committee is delighted to announce the winners of this year's PR Xchange Awards Competition. The PR Xchange Committee is charged with coordinating the annual awards competition, under the direction of the Marketing and...
LLAMA webinar helps you overcome imposter syndrome at your workplace
Do you or someone you know, work with, or manage, have a persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud at work? It may be a case of imposter syndrome. This form of Intellectual self-doubt is a common psychological pattern in which people doubt their...
The Incredibles to use superpowers for Library Card Sign-up Month
CHICAGO – The Incredibles are joining the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) and libraries nationwide to encourage the public to obtain a free library card as Honorary Chairs of Library Card Sign-up Month this September. The Incredibles will use their...
CHICAGO - On Friday, June 22, 2018, Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden will moderate a conversation with former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama during the Opening General Session of the 2018 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference & Exhibition. This...
How academic libraries can serve commuter students
CHICAGO — More than 85% of U.S. undergraduates commute to college, yet the literature geared to academic libraries overwhelmingly presumes a classic, residential campus. “ Academic Libraries for Commuter Students: Research-Based Strategies,” published by...
2017 Future of Libraries Fellows Share Library Service Design Heuristics at 91´«Ã½ Annual
Joe J. Márquez, Social Sciences and User Experience Librarian for Reed College Library, and Annie Downey, Associate College Librarian and Director of Research Services for Reed College Library, will present “ Future of Libraries Fellowship: Developing...
Simone Wagner Awarded 2018 LITA/Christian Larew Memorial Scholarship
Simone Wagner has been selected to receive the 2018 LITA/Christian Larew Memorial Scholarship ($3,000) sponsored by the Library and Information Technology Association (LITA) and Baker & Taylor. Wagner will be attending Simmons School of Library and...
