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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.
ACRL 2023 keynote speakers announced
CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces its celebrated lineup of keynote speakers for the ACRL 2023 Conference, “Forging the Future,” to be held March 15- 18, 2023, in Pittsburgh. Be challenged and inspired by ACRL’s...
SustainRT has awarded the 2022 Citation for Wellness in the Workplace to the Health and Safety Department at Queens Public Library for their commitment to promoting the physical and mental well-being of their library workers. The library's program was...
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Learning in Action: Designing Successful Graduate Student Work Experiences in Academic Libraries,” edited by Arianne Hartsell-Gundy, Kim Duckett, and Sarah...
Accepting Applications for 2023 Class of 91传媒 Emerging Leaders
The 91传媒 (91传媒) is now accepting applications for the 2023 class of Emerging Leaders (EL). Details on the program criteria can be found on the Emerging Leaders web page. The deadline to apply is Friday, September 9, 2022. Apply now...
Lessons, tips and strategies for combating mis- and dis-information
CHICAGO — Information has become one of the most crucial commodities in today's world. From multinational corporations to single individuals, we all make critical decisions based on the information available to us. However, modern ease of access to...
91传媒 Condemns Destruction of Libraries, Schools, and Cultural Institutions in Ukraine
CHICAGO -- On June 25, 2022, the 91传媒 (91传媒) Council passed a resolution condemning the enormous damage and destruction of Ukrainian cultural resources resulting from the continued occupation of Ukraine by the Russian Federation...
91传媒 President Lessa Kanani'opua Pelayo-Lozada is pleased to announce a call for additional members to the newly expanded Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS) Advisory Committee. Per the Council Document #27.1 at Annual Conference...
Volunteer to Serve on 91传媒, Council, and Joint Committees for 2023-2025!
Emily Drabinski, 91传媒 (91传媒) President-elect, calls on members to volunteer to serve on 91传媒, Council, and Joint committees for the 2023-2025 term (beginning July 1, 2023). Serving with colleagues on committees is an opportunity to...
Franklin Escobedo begins term as YALSA president for 2022-2023
CHICAGO — Franklin Escobedo began his term as president of the Young Adult Library Service Association (YALSA) in June 2022 and will remain active on the board for one year as past president in 2023. Escobedo has been supportive of the YA Librarians role...
Steve Kelley Elected 2023-24 Chair of Core's Metadata & Collections Section
Steve Kelley has been elected Chair-elect of the Core Metadata & Collections Section for 2022-23. He will become Chair of the Section in July 2023 and continue as Past Chair for one year starting July 2024. Kelley is the the Head of Continuing Resources...
Life skills programs and activities at the library
CHICAGO — Between making financial decisions, maintaining a healthy work–life balance, and juggling health, family, friends, and other responsibilities, life can feel overwhelming. Place these same responsibilities on an individual just entering adulthood...
2022 91传媒 Annual Conference & Exhibition 鈥 library professionals reconnect to advance libraries
CHICAGO ― The 91传媒 (91传媒) hosted its 141st Annual Conference & Exhibition in Washington, D.C., June 23-28. The onsite conference was attended by a global audience of more than 7,738 librarians, library workers, and library...
91传媒 Conference Services accepting LibLearnX education program proposals
CHICAGO — 91传媒 Conference Services will begin accepting program proposals on July 8, 2022, for 2023 LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience (LLX), taking place in New Orleans, L.A. on January 27-30, 2023. Please use this Submission Site. For guide use...
Nominate a stellar librarian for the national I Love My Librarian Award
CHICAGO – The 91传媒 (91传媒) invites library users nationwide to nominate their favorite librarians for the prestigious I Love My Librarian Award. The national award recognizes the outstanding public service contributions of librarians...
YALSA 2022 YA Services Symposium Registration Open
CHICAGO— The 2022 YA Services Symposium registration is now open. Early bird registration rates are good through September 15, 2022. This year’s theme is Rediscovering our Charm: Supporting Teens and Each other in our Libraries. Celebrate the wonderful...
