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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.
Choice podcasts named to Publisher Podcast Awards 2023 Shortlist
MIDDLETOWN, CT - Choice is pleased to announce the placement of two of its podcasts - The Authority File and Toward Inclusive Excellence - to the Publisher Podcast Awards 2023 Shortlist. We find ourselves among an impressive array of publishing and media...
91´«Ã½ Conferences Opens 2023 Annual Conference & Exhibition Poster Session Submissions
Chicago – The 91´«Ã½ invites submissions for Poster Sessions at the 2023 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference & Exhibition, to be held in Chicago, June 22-27, 2023. The submission site is now closed. Poster Sessions provide an opportunity to share...
AASL Opens STEM Inspire Special Event Grant Application
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) STEM Inspire Special Event Grants, made possible through the generous support of the Danaher Foundation, will offer $48,000 in STEM Grant support to provide direct assistance funding to middle...
AASL introduces the Toor Scholarship for Strong Public-School Libraries
CHICAGO — The Toor Family, in honor of their parents, Jay and Ruth Toor, have established the Toor Scholarships for Strong Public-School Libraries. As strong school library advocates throughout their life, Jay & Ruth supported the need for state-certified...
Jason Reynolds/Simon & Schuster Travel Grants first recipients announced
CHICAGO - The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) is pleased to announce the first recipients of the Jason Reynolds/Simon & Schuster Travel Grants. Established in 2022, the grants are intended to support 91´«Ã½’s work of advancing diversity, equity, and...
91´«Ã½ Rainbow Round Table announces Top 10 Book List
CHICAGO - The Over the Rainbow committee of 91´«Ã½’s Rainbow Roundtable considered 298 titles in fiction, non-fiction, and poetry during 2022. This year’s selection saw books of every genre featuring the diversity of queer identities. In a year where queer...
Core Classroom: Building Our Strengths Together
CHICAGO —From April 13 to April 27, 2023, join Core for the Core Classroom “Building Our Strengths Together.” One of the qualities of leadership is the ability to recognize the strengths of those around you and your own strengths in order to unleash your...
Now Accepting Proposals for Core Forum 2023 in New Orleans
CHICAGO - Presentation proposals are now being accepted for Core Forum 2023, to be held October 19-21, in New Orleans, Louisiana, at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. Core Forum is an opportunity to reconnect with fellow colleagues and make new...
EBSCO Information Services Library Staff Development Award deadline extended to March 6, 2023
The 91´«Ã½ is currently accepting nominations through March 6, 2023 for the EBSCO Information Services Library Staff Development Award is awarded to a library organization for a program to further its staff development goals and...
Best Graphic Novels for Children Reading List announced by the Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table
91´«Ã½’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT) is thrilled to introduce the 2022 Best Graphic Novels for Children (BGNC) Reading List. This reading list highlights the best graphic novels for children aged 5 – 12 years old, published in late 2021...
91´«Ã½’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT) is thrilled to announce the 2022 Best Graphic Novels for Adults (BGNA) Reading List. This reading list highlights the best graphic novels for adults published in late 2021 through 2022, and it aims to...
Core Forum Webinar Series: The New and Official RDA Toolkit: A Practical Approach
CHICAGO —Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures is pleased to present the four-part webinar series “The New and Official RDA Toolkit: A Practical Approach” in March 2023. Originally presented as an in-person preconference for the 2022 Core Forum, this...
91´«Ã½ Council elects three members to Executive Board
CHICAGO - The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) Council has elected Stephanie Chase, Sophia Sotilleo and Steven Yates to serve on the 91´«Ã½ Executive Board. The Executive Board election took place during LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience. Elected...
PLA seeks member volunteers for the 2023-2024 service term
CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) is seeking member volunteers for the 2023—2024 service term. Volunteering for a committee or advisory group is one pathway for members to expand their professional development and make an impact in the public...
Games and Gaming Round Table accepting applications for 2023 'Game On!' Grant
CHICAGO — The Games and Gaming Round Table of the 91´«Ã½ is proud to sponsor its annual grant program to enable libraries to develop gaming programs or collections for their patrons. Through the “Game On!” grants, $500.00 will be...
