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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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September 17, 2024
On National Voter Registration Day 2024, 91传媒 President urges library professionals to get Reader Voter Ready
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WASHINGTON – On National Voter Registration Day, also Constitution Day, 91传媒 President Cindy Hohl issued the following letter to library professionals: Dear colleagues, Today is National Voter Registration Day. As president of the American Library...
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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.
CHICAGO — Nominate yourself, colleagues, or your library for the 2024 91传媒 (91传媒) Recognition Awards and Grants. Unless otherwise noted, the deadlines are February 1, 2024. For general information about these and other 91传媒 awards...
Joseph W. Lippincott Award Accepting Nominations
The 91传媒 is accepting nominations for the Joseph W. Lippincott Award. This award recognizes a librarian for he/she/they distinguished service to the profession of librarianship. The service may include outstanding participation in...
Unlock a Year of Adventures with PLA鈥檚 2024 Early Literacy Calendar
CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) has released the 2024 Early Literacy Calendar, an innovative resource designed to ignite the joy of reading, writing, singing, talking, playing, and counting in young minds. This vibrant and interactive...
A complete guide to scholarly communication and publishing academic research
CHICAGO — Published by Facet Publishing and available through the 91传媒 Store, “ The Scholarly Communication Handbook: From Research Dissemination to Societal Impact” is guided by the question "Where to publish?" Author Lai Ma explores publication types...
RUSA Virtual Forum- Reference Revolution: AI + More
CHICAGO—The Annual Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) Virtual Forum is scheduled for March 5 & 7, 2024. We're excited to be in our 3rd successful year of offering an economical, virtual venue to learn about reference and user services. The...
Emmy-nominated and bestselling author and activist George M. Johnson to Present at 2024 LibLearnX
CHICAGO — The 91传媒 (91传媒) has announced that Emmy-nominated and bestselling author and activist George M. Johnson will be an Author Speaker at the 2024 LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience (LLX) in Baltimore, January 19–22...
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New 91传媒 Report Maps Increasingly Complex Digital Public Library Ecosystem
With a 34 percent increase in digital book borrowing since 2019, the size and scope of the digital content ecosystem for public libraries and patrons have made transparency more important than ever, according to a new report released today by the 91传媒 (91传媒).
Intellectual Freedom Round Table Seeks Nominations for the Eli M. Oboler Award
CHICAGO — The Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) is seeking journal article nominations for the 2024 Eli M. Oboler Memorial Award. The award winner will be announced in the spring of 2024. A certificate of recognition and $500 cash award will be...
Nominations Open for 2024 IFRT Gerald Hodges Intellectual Freedom Chapter Relations Award
CHICAGO — The Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) Coalition Building Committee is accepting nominations for the 2024 Gerald Hodges Intellectual Freedom Chapter Relations Award. The Gerald Hodges Award recognizes an intellectual freedom-focused...
ALSC selects Kristin Tarnas as 2024 Emerging Leader
CHICAGO — The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the 91传媒 (91传媒), announced Kristin Tarnas of the Hawai’i Preparatory Academy, in Waimea, Hawai’i, as its representative in the 2024 Emerging Leaders...
The 91传媒 Committee on Accreditation (CoA) of the 91传媒 (91传媒) is pleased to announce that the 2023 91传媒 Standards for Accreditation of Master’s Programs in Library and Information Studies have been passed by...
91传媒 invites applications for fifth annual Libraries Transform Communities Engagement Grant
CHICAGO — The 91传媒 (91传媒) invites library workers to apply for the Libraries Transform Communities Engagement Grant (LTCEG), an annual award supporting innovative and meaningful community engagement efforts in libraries...
CHICAGO — The 91传媒 (91传媒) invites library workers to apply for the fourth annual Peggy Barber Tribute Grant, a programming grant named after the transformative 91传媒 leader responsible for the creation of National Library Week and the...
Choice announces the Outstanding Academic Titles of 2023
MIDDLETOWN, CT — The Choice Outstanding Academic Titles (OAT) list for 2023 has been announced. This prestigious list, released today, reflects the best scholarly titles reviewed by Choice during the previous calendar year, as chosen by the editors. This...
PLA now accepting proposals for How-To Stage at PLA 2024 Conference
CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) opened a call for proposals for the How-To Stage at the PLA 2024 Conference, to be held April 3–5, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. The How-To Stage, located in the Exhibits Hall of the Greater Columbus Convention...
