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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.
Booklist Reader in print for library patrons
CHICAGO – Booklist Reader is celebrating its first publication anniversary by launching a new print option for subscribers, starting January 2023. Booklist Reader offers diverse readers' advisory recommendations for library patrons of all ages. After its...
CHICAGO — With funding from the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources program, the 91传媒 (91传媒) has published “Programming with Primary Sources: Women’s Suffrage,” a resource guide to inspire and help library workers...
The future of digital literacy in Africa
CHICAGO — Sustainable development can only be achieved when no one is left behind. An enduring lesson from the COVID-19 crisis is how important the availability of digital infrastructure and skills for individuals and communities is for teaching, learning...
New from ACRL - 鈥淒esigning Libraries for the 21st Century鈥
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of " Designing Libraries for the 21st Century," edited by H. Thomas Hickerson, Joan K. Lippincott, and Leonora Crema. Featuring an impressive array of authors...
New research examines school librarian out-of-pocket spending during COVID-19
CHICAGO – Newly published research from the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) peer-reviewed online journal, School Library Research (SLR), examines how school librarians spent their own money to support their libraries during the 2020–2021...
An updated introduction to planning a new library building
CHICAGO — Drawing on the expertise of authors Ayub Khan and Stella Thebridge from time spent on library projects around the world, the new second edition of “ Better by Design: An Introduction to Planning and Designing a New Library Building,” published...
Access to a Wide Variety of Reading Materials Is Critical for Student Development & Well-being
National Coalition kicks off Banned Books Week with white paper on youth development and the freedom to read CHICAGO – Access to books that represent a variety of cultures and viewpoints may boost a student’s development and well-being, according to a...
Core Webinar: Project Management Principles, Methods, and Tools
CHICAGO —Anyone in the library can have great ideas to improve services and experiences for users, but it takes a village to make change happen. Using project management, libraries can accomplish strategic goals and develop employees’ leadership skills...
91传媒 Releases Preliminary Data on 2022 Book Bans
Total book challenges in 2022 set to exceed 2021 record CHICAGO – Eight months into 2022, the number of attempts to ban or restrict library resources in schools, universities and public libraries, is on track to exceed record counts from 2021, according...
Core Webinar: Training Needs of Academic Library Middle Managers
CHICAGO —Join Core on Wednesday, September 28 at 1 p.m. CT for the webinar “Training Needs of Academic Library Middle Managers.” This webinar, geared towards academic library managers, deans, and directors, will discuss the training and support middle...
91传媒 Highlights Increasing Censorship Attempts During Banned Books Week Programming
91传媒, Unite Against Book Bans and Banned Books Week Coalition Announce Events for September 18-24 CHICAGO -- Libraries nationwide will join the 91传媒 to highlight increased censorship of books during this...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The 91传媒 has released a new report that showcases the impact of the Libraries Build Business initiative on small businesses and entrepreneurs across the country, as well as the library profession. Libraries Build...
Sourcebooks and 91传媒 present banned book journal and reading guide
CHICAGO — Sourcebooks, a leading independent publisher based in Chicago, and the 91传媒’s (91传媒) book publishing imprint, 91传媒 Editions | 91传媒 Neal-Schuman, announce publication of “ Read These Banned Books: A Journal and 52-Week...
LIS Students: Apply for the 2023 Larew Scholarship for Tuition Help
Core and Baker & Taylor are accepting applications for the Christian (Chris) Larew Memorial Scholarship for those who plan to follow a career in library and information technology, demonstrate potential leadership, and hold a strong commitment to library...
91传媒鈥檚 Civic Imagination Stations Pilot Cohort Announced
CHICAGO — The 91传媒 announces twelve artists and library staff teams selected for the pilot cohort for 91传媒’s Civic Imagination Stations, supported by The Estée Lauder Companies WRITING CHANGE initiative. WRITING CHANGE is a three...
