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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 Forum Preconference: The New and Official RDA Toolkit: A Practical Approach
CHICAGO —On Thursday, October 13, 2022, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures will host the preconference “The New and Official RDA Toolkit: A Practical Approach” during the 2022 Core Forum in Salt Lake City. This program will...
Core Forum Preconference: Building Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (EDI) Capacity
CHICAGO —Join Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures on Thursday, October 13, 2022 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm during Core Forum 2022 in Salt Lake City for the preconference "Building Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (EDI) Capacity." Leading organizational...
PLA releases first Staff and Diversity Survey report
(CHICAGO) - The Public Library Association (PLA) today published the 2021 Public Library Staff and Diversity Survey report. The national survey updates information on beginning librarian and library director salaries; documents traditional and emerging...
91传媒/ARL approve Cultural Proficiencies for Racial Equity: A Framework
CHICAGO; WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Joint 91传媒/ARL Building Cultural Proficiencies for Racial Equity Framework Task Force’s final draft of the Cultural Proficiencies for Racial Equity: A Framework was approved by the boards of directors of the four partner...
91传媒 Congratulates Two Past Presidents on Appointment to National Museum and Library Services Board
Two Past Presidents of the 91传媒 (91传媒), Julius C. Jefferson Jr., and James G. Neal, were among 11 new appointees to the National Museum and Library Services Board. The five-year appointments were announced this week by President...
Roselle Public Library District (IL) awarded 2022 Maureen Hayes Award
The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) has awarded the 2022 Maureen Hayes Award to the Roselle Public Library District in Roselle, IL. The award, sponsored by Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing, is designed to provide up to $4,000 to...
91传媒 Announces the New Jason Reynolds/Simon & Schuster Travel Grant
During the 2022 91传媒 (91传媒) Annual Conference in Washington, DC, the 91传媒 Council approved the Jason Reynolds/Simon & Schuster Travel Grant. The grant will cover the expenses of five (5) Black/African American youth or teen services...
91传媒 Editions Special Report explores cultural humility as a component of DEI efforts
CHICAGO — Cultural humility is emerging as a preferred approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts within librarianship. At a time when library workers are critically examining their professional practices, cultural humility offers a...
New from ACRL - 鈥淚ntersections of Open Educational Resources and Information Literacy鈥
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of " Intersections of Open Educational Resources and Information Literacy," book number 79 in the Publications in Librarianship series. Edited by Mary Ann Cullen...
Announcing the 2022 Core Forum Keynote Speakers!
CHICAGO —Core is proud to announce our Forum 2022 keynote speakers, C. Thi Nguyen and Jonathan Moody! The October 13-15 Core Forum in Salt Lake City will be our first opportunity to celebrate the diverse and interconnected library work of Core members. We...
PLA awards $1.1 million to 160 public libraries to conduct digital literacy workshops鈥
A national initiative funded by PLA Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive, supported by AT&T CHICAGO — With over $1 million in contributions from AT&T, the Public Library Association (PLA) has selected 160 public libraries to host digital literacy workshops...
AASL鈥檚 guide to social and emotional learning for picture book readers
CHICAGO — Published by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and 91传媒 Editions, Maureen Schlosser’s book “ Social and Emotional Learning for Picture Book Readers” spotlights 24 compelling picture books with ready-to-go lesson plans that...
CHICAGO —Join Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures this September for the Core Classroom "Designed with You in Mind: Welcoming Patrons and Staff with Disabilities to Your Library." This four-week virtual workshop with videos, discussion forums...
Mariam Jalalifard Selected as 2022 Miriam L. Hornback Scholarship Recipient
The 91传媒 (91传媒) has selected Mariam Jalalifard of Folsom, California as the 2022 Miriam L. Hornback Scholarship recipient. The $3,000 award is given to an 91传媒 or library support staff member to help finance the pursuit of a master’s...
91传媒 Awards Spectrum Scholarships for 2022
CHICAGO — Today, the 91传媒's (91传媒) Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services awarded 2022 Spectrum Scholarships to 60 exceptional students pursuing graduate degrees in library and information studies. Since 1997, 91传媒 has...
