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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.
Core Webinar: Best of Core at 91传媒 Annual Conference; Thinking to Produce Results
CHICAGO –Join Core for the webinar “Best of Core at 91传媒 Annual Conference: Thinking to Produce Results” on August 29, 2023, at 1 p.m. CT. Try a proven strategy for streamlining your planning –as a librarian, manager, or administrator –so that your thought...
CHICAGO - The 91传媒 (91传媒) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to upholding the values of equity and inclusivity within libraries nationwide. In response to recent concerns surrounding discriminatory practices faced by LGBTQIA+...
AASL Commends the South Carolina Education Association
CHICAGO – Acting upon a resolution submitted by the South Carolina Association of School Librarians (SCASL) the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commends the South Carolina Education Association (SCEA). The association is one of...
New Research Examines LGBTQIA+ Inclusive School Library Services for Youth
CHICAGO – Newly published research study from the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) peer-reviewed online journal, School Library Research (SLR), used systematic literature review methodology to examine international empirical research in...
New Core Web Course: Fundamentals of Universal Design for Learning
CHICAGO —Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures is excited to announce the release of a new course, Fundamentals of Universal Design for Learning (FUDL). This 6-week online course introduces the fundamental aspects of universal design for learning. It...
AASL Commends the Get Ready, Stay Ready: Community Action Toolkit
CHICAGO – Acting upon a resolution submitted by the South Carolina Association of School Librarians (SCASL) the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commends the Get Ready, Stay Ready: Community Action Toolkit. The toolkit is one of...
AASL Commends the Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization
CHICAGO – Acting upon a resolution submitted by the South Carolina Association of School Librarians (SCASL) the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commends Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization (DAYLO). The organization is...
91传媒 Still Accepting Applications for Emerging Leaders Program
The 91传媒 (91传媒) is still accepting applications for the 2024 class of Emerging Leaders (EL). Details on the program criteria can be found on the Emerging Leaders' web page. The deadline to apply is Friday, September 8, 2023. Apply...
Core Webinar: Best of Core at 91传媒 Annual Conference; A Strategic Plan to Live By
CHICAGO –Core hosts the webinar “Best of Core at 91传媒 Annual Conference: A Strategic Plan to Live By” on August 23, 2023, at 1 p.m. CT. Strategic planning is a routine part of library leadership, but what if the ordinary planning process was made...
AASL Commends Borderlands Comics and Games
CHICAGO – Acting upon a resolution submitted by the South Carolina Association of School Librarians (SCASL) the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commends Borderlands Comics and Games. The shop is one of twenty outstanding programs...
Core Presents 鈥淏est of Core at 91传媒 Conference鈥 Webinar Collection for 2023
CHICAGO –Core is pleased to present a new webinar collection, “Best of Core at 91传媒 Conference." The next webinar in this series is on August 8, 2023. These webinars are based on programs presented at the 2023 91传媒 Annual Conference and Exhibition. The...
Court Upholds First Amendment rights of Libraries, Librarians, Booksellers, Publishers, Authors and Readers in Commanding Opinion Washington, D.C. — On July 29, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas granted a Preliminary Injunction...
AASL Commends the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of South Carolina
CHICAGO – Acting upon a resolution submitted by the South Carolina Association of School Librarians (SCASL) the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commends the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of South Carolina. The...
Anna Rae Leuning Selected as the 2023 David H. Clift Scholarship Recipient
The 91传媒 (91传媒) is pleased to announce the selection of Anna Rae Leuning of New York, as the 2023 David H. Clift Scholarship recipient. The David H. Clift Scholarship was named for a former director of the American Library...
Samantha Baldwin Selected as the 2023 91传媒 Century Scholarship Recipient
The 91传媒 (91传媒) is pleased to announce the selection of Samantha Baldwin of Montgomery, Alabama as the 2023 Century Scholarship recipient. The $2,500 scholarship funds services or accommodation for a library school student with...