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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.
Leo S. Lo has been elected vice-president/president-elect
CHICAGO ⎯ Due to an unforeseen circumstance the recently elected ACRL 2023 Vice-President/President-Elect, Elisandro (Alex) Cabada, will be unable to serve in this position. Therefore, a special election was held in June 2023 to fill this vacancy. The...
91´«Ã½ Welcomes FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel’s Learn Without Limits Initiative
WASHINGTON – In a speech at the 91´«Ã½’s annual conference, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced she is proposing a rulemaking to use the FCC’s E-Rate program to purchase Wi-Fi hotspots so...
Accepting Applications for 2024 Class of 91´«Ã½ Emerging Leaders
The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) is now accepting applications for the 2024 class of Emerging Leaders (EL). Details regarding the program criteria can be found on the Emerging Leaders web page. The deadline to apply is Friday, September 9, 2023...
CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) has named Diane Dias De Fazio as the next editor of RBM: A Journal of Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Cultural Heritage. As editor, she will also serve as chair of the RBM Editorial Board...
As censorship threats continue to target libraries, schools, publishers, authors, and booksellers, the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) and the Association of American Publishers (AAP) are calling on all members of the book community to affirm their...
91´«Ã½ to Distribute $1 Million to Support Fight Against Censorship
Funding will expand 91´«Ã½’s intellectual freedom initiatives amid record number of book challenges CHICAGO (June 22, 2023) — The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) will distribute $1 million to support and expand intellectual freedom initiatives as the...
Together We’re Stronger National Conference Registration Grants
CHICAGO — Thirty conference registration grants are available to school library professionals wishing to attend the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) National Conference. Sponsored by Penguin Random House, the “Together We’re Stronger...
91´«Ã½ Awards 27 Libraries with Teen Sci-Fi Great Stories Club Grant
CHICAGO – The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) has selected 27 U.S. libraries to receive implementation grants for “ Imagining Tomorrow: Building Inclusive Futures.” This brand-new series in 91´«Ã½’s Great Stories Club (GSC) features science fiction books...
91´«Ã½ Promotes Digital Equity During ACP Week of Action and Beyond
91´«Ã½ national conference kicks off with FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel on June 23 WASHINGTON, DC - With an historic and unwavering commitment to ensuring access to information for all, the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) and libraries nationwide are proud...
PLA releases first Public Library Services for Strong Communities Report
2022 national survey documents public library programs, services, partnerships, and facilities (CHICAGO) The Public Library Association (PLA) today published the Public Library Services for Strong Communities Report. The 2022 national survey explored...
An updated guide to LGBTQIA+ books for children and teens
CHICAGO — Books for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, asexual, and intersex readers and their allies continue to thrive and evolve in reflection of the variety of families and individual identities today. Deemed "an essential...
PLA awards $1.27 million to more than 200 Public Libraries for digital literacy and ACP workshops
National initiative part of expanded support from AT&T to help families build online skills and learn about the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) CHICAGO —Powered by a contribution from AT&T, the Public Library Association (PLA) has selected more than...
91´«Ã½ to host FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, highlight digital equity at Annual Conference
Washington, D.C. – Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel will be a featured speaker during the 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference Opening General Session in Chicago on Friday, June 23, at 4:00 p.m. Central. Chairwoman Rosenworcel, who...
CHICAGO – The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) Public Programs Office, in collaboration with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, invites libraries to apply to host Americans and the Holocaust, a traveling exhibition that examines the motives...
Chicago – The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation invite public libraries to apply for a Thinking Money for Kids Program Kit, a collection of expertly vetted programming resources to help libraries offer...
