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December 16, 2024
Ten honorees receive prestigious I Love My Librarian Award for outstanding public service
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The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) is thrilled to announce this year’s ten recipients of the coveted I Love My Librarian Award.
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December 10, 2024
PLA provides funding to more than 100 public libraries as part of $2.7 million effort to boost digital literacy
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The Public Library Association (PLA) has selected more than 139 public libraries across 42 states to host digital literacy workshops, powered by a generous $2.7 million contribution from AT&T.
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December 9, 2024
The 91´«Ã½ Receives Transformational Gift to Fund Scholarships
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James W. Lewis has made the largest individual bequest to the 91´«Ã½ in the association’s history.
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December 5, 2024
Telgemeier, McCloud chosen as National Library Week honorary chairs
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Award-winning author and illustrator Raina Telgemeier and cartoonist and comic theorist Scott McCloud have been selected Honorary Chairs of the 91´«Ã½’s National Library Week, April 6-12, 2025.
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November 14, 2024
91´«Ã½ launches national search for executive director
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The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) has reopened its search for an executive director in partnership with executive search firm Isaacson, Miller. The search will be led by a steering committee comprising 91´«Ã½ member leaders.
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November 11, 2024
Cronk, Jamison, McCauley seek 91´«Ã½ presidency for 2026-2027
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Lindsay Cronk, Tulane University, New Orleans; Andrea Jamison, Illinois State University; and Maria McCauley, Cambridge Public Library, Cambridge, Massachusetts, are candidates for the 2026-27 presidency of the 91´«Ã½.
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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.
2025 Jason Reynolds / Simon & Schuster Travel Grant Application Now Open
The 91´«Ã½ is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for the 2025 Jason Reynolds / Simon & Schuster Travel Grant. The grant will cover the expenses of five (5) Black/African American youth or teen services...
91´«Ã½ reveals preliminary data on 2024 book challenges
Between January 1 and August 31, 2024, 91´«Ã½’s Office for Intellectual Freedom tracked 414 attempts to censor library materials and services.
New Research Examines Librarian Roles During COVID-19 Pandemic
CHICAGO – Newly published research study from the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) peer-reviewed online journal, School Library Research (SLR), used interview-based methodology to examine the shifting responsibilities and duties of school...
91´«Ã½ to present United Nations program
Leaders and experts in government, academic, public and school libraries will converge to present the 91´«Ã½’s first in-person event during the United Nations General Assembly.
AASL Commends the Worcester County Public Schools Media Expo
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commends the Worcester County Public Schools (WCPS) Media Expo, approving a resolution made by the Maryland Association of School Librarians (MASL), an AASL Chapter. AASL annually...
Core Webinar Series: Library Facility Master Planning
CHICAGO—Core/Buildings & Operations: Buildings for College and University Libraries and Planning & Design Committees are pleased to present the four-part webinar series “Library Facility Master Planning." Library leaders with responsibility for one or...
Person-centered management in academic libraries
CHICAGO — A recent study published in the Journal of Library Administration draws a sobering conclusion: the accelerated exodus of library workers from the profession in the last several years is partially due to strained relationships between staff and...
ALSC, 91´«Ã½ unveil 'Inspiring Future Voters' booklist for young readers
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.
91´«Ã½ announces the appointment of Donna Seaman as Booklist Editor-In-Chief
Booklist, the official book review journal published by the 91´«Ã½, announces the appointment of Donna Seaman as Editor-In-Chief and Editor, Adult Books.
Award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services will help libraries boost literacy skills in communities nationwide
AASL Commends the Maryland State Education Association
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commends the Maryland State Education Association, approving a resolution made by the Maryland Association of School Librarians (MASL), an AASL Chapter. AASL annually recognizes...
Reminder: Call for 91´«Ã½ Committee Volunteers for 2025-2027 - submit by October 14, 2024
91´«Ã½ Members are reminded to volunteer for 91´«Ã½ standing committees for the 2025-2027 term. Serving on an 91´«Ã½ standing committee provides members with opportunities to: Gain valuable professional development and leadership experience Make an impact on key...
91´«Ã½ Hosts Historic Intellectual Freedom Summit at the Library of Congress
91´«Ã½ convened a third Intellectual Freedom Summit in its nearly 150-year history, bringing together national organizations, publishing allies, educational institutions, foundations, authors and other champions of intellectual freedom.
AASL Commends the Title Wave Book Mobile
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commends the Title Wave Book Mobile serving students in Carteret County, North Carolina, approving a resolution made by the North Carolina School Library Media Association (NCSLMA)...
The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) Nominating Committee announces a deadline extension for completing the candidate biographical form for the positions of President-elect, Treasurer, and Councilor at Large. Any 91´«Ã½ members interested in being...
