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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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September 17, 2024
On National Voter Registration Day 2024, 91´«Ã½ President urges library professionals to get Reader Voter Ready
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WASHINGTON – On National Voter Registration Day, also Constitution Day, 91´«Ã½ 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´«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.
PLA expands its 2024 Conference Scholarship opportunities
CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) will award 50 conference scholarships for public library workers and students to attend the PLA 2024 Conference, taking place April 3-5 in Columbus, Ohio. As part of PLA’s commitment to equity, diversity, and...
91´«Ã½ President Emily Drabinski Named to the Prestigious Out100 2023 List
CHICAGO – The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) is proud to share that 91´«Ã½ President Emily Drabinski has been named to the Out100 2023 list, joining a distinguished group of LGBTQIA+ individuals recognized for their outstanding contributions, impact and...
Core Webinar: What Candidates Want; Revamping Your Recruitment
CHICAGO–Core hosts the webinar “What Candidates Want: Revamping Your Recruitment” on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at 1 p.m. CT. Interested in improving recruitment practices? This talk will highlight practical steps managers can take to make the search...
91´«Ã½ announces leadership changes in Core
CHICAGO – The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) is pleased to announce that Julie Reese, with full support of the board of directors of Core, has been named executive director of Core, a division of 91´«Ã½. Reese began serving as interim executive director...
RUSA Achievement Award-Call for Nominations
CHICAGO-There are so many people doing good work; this is a chance to make sure they get the national recognition they deserve. RUSA is now seeking nominations for the 2024 Achievement Awards! Please take a look at the award summaries below with these...
Longlist for 2024 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction announced
CHICAGO — Forty-five books (21 fiction, 24 nonfiction) have been selected for the longlist for the 2024 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction. The list is now available on the awards’ website. The six-title shortlist—three each...
Rachel Hendrick named Choice editor and publisher
Chicago; Middletown, CT - Rachel Hendrick has been named editor and publisher of Choice, a publishing unit of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), a division of the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½). Hendrick joined 91´«Ã½ in 2014 as...
91´«Ã½ opens registration for the 2024 LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience in Baltimore
CHICAGO – Registration opened today for the 2024 LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience (LLX), to be held January 19–22, 2024, in Baltimore. LibLearnX is a four-day learning conference that invites 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) members and non...
Deadline approaching for Carnegie-Whitney Grant applications
CHICAGO — The 91´«Ã½ Publishing Committee provides a grant of up to $5,000 for the preparation of print or electronic reading lists, indexes or other guides to library resources that promote reading or the use of library resources at...
91´«Ã½ donates $3,500 to assist Vermont libraries damaged by floods, encourages more donations
CHICAGO - Catastrophic flooding back in July impacted the state of Vermont, including many libraries. 17 public libraries suffered damage to their buildings and loss of resources. Thanks to support from 91´«Ã½ members and other library supporters around the...
REFORMA and the 91´«Ã½ Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table announce formal collaboration
Following the successful collaboration between the Graphic Novels and Comics Roundtable (GNCRT) and the Black Caucus 91´«Ã½ (BC91´«Ã½), the GNCRT and REFORMA are pleased to announce their new Collaboration Core Comics Reading List...
The New York Public Library and the 91´«Ã½ invite library systems and teens to join new campaign
NYPL and 91´«Ã½ Toolkits for Libraries and Teens Now Available Oct. 12— The New York Public Library (NYPL) and the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) on Wednesday announced they are increasing access to NYPL’s “Books for All” anti-censorship campaign with...
Registration and housing now open for PLA 2024 Conference
CHICAGO — Today, the Public Library Association (PLA) announced that registration and housing are officially open for the PLA 2024 Conference. The conference will take place April 3–5, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio; most events will be held at the Greater...
Social Responsibilities Round Table seeks applications for 2024 SRRT Conference Travel Grant
CHICAGO - The Social Responsibilities Round Table of the 91´«Ã½ (SRRT) is pleased to announce the SRRT Conference Travel Grant to help finance up to two SRRT members' attendance at the 2024 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference in San Diego, CA. The...
Core Webinar: Integrative Reflection in Action
CHICAGO–Join Core for the webinar “Integrative Reflection in Action” on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 1 p.m. CT. Reflection as an assessment tool has consistently been a topic of trending library research, especially in regard to information literacy...
