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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.
Virtual read-out of banned books is launched
CHICAGO – Readers from across the United States and around the world are demonstrating their support for free speech by participating in a virtual read-out of banned and challenged books that will culminate during the 30 th annual Banned Books Week (Sept...
CHICAGO - ALCTS, the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services, announces its upcoming e-Forums. The ALCTS e-Forum is a moderated discussion on timely topics of interest in the areas of library collections and technical services. *What is...
Resources for Banned Websites Awareness Day now available
CHICAGO – To bring attention to the overly aggressive filtering of high quality, legitimate educational and social websites used by students and teachers, the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has designated Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011, as...
91´«Ã½ urges deficit-reduction 'supercommittee' to guard resources for job seekers
Washington, D.C. – The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) Washington Office today sent a letter to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction (PDF), urging the bipartisan, 12-member panel to protect federal support for our nation’s libraries in its...
New ALCTS Award honors Jan Merrill-Oldham
CHICAGO - The Preservation and Reformatting Section (PARS) of the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) is very pleased to announce a new award in honor of the career and influence of Jan Merrill-Oldham, distinguished leader...
North Carolina celebrates Library Card Sign-up Month with indie musician Beaux Foy
CHICAGO – This month, the State Library of North Carolina reminds residents not only that a library card is the smartest card but that having one totally rocks. The state library kicked off its sixth annual Library Card sign-up Month campaign this month...
Search for ALCTS 2012 Professional Recognition Awards nominations
CHICAGO - Nominations are being accepted for the 2012 Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) awards for professional achievement. The three awards honor individuals whose work represents the finest achievements in research...
Card your library users this September
Atyourlibrary.org is looking for photos of library fans showing off their “smartest card” CHICAGO – Whether you’re getting your first library card or just renewing your account, there is something exciting about a new library card. During the month of...
ALCTS seeking 2012 Continuing Resources Awards candidates
CHICAGO - Nominations are being accepted for the 2012 Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) awards for outstanding achievement and promise in the field of serials and continuing resources. The awards are presented by the...
Deadline extended for call for proposals for 2012 Joint Conference of Librarians of Color
CHICAGO - The Steering Committee of the 2012 Joint Conference of Librarians of Color (JCLC) has extended the open call for program proposals for the conference scheduled for Sept. 19-23, 2012 in Kansas City, Mo. Proposals must be submitted by Oct. 1, 2011...
The Library Support Staff Certification Program offers project for LTA program partners
CHICAGO - The 91´«Ã½-Allied Professional Association (91´«Ã½-APA) announced today that it invites colleges that offer Library Technical Assistant (LTA) degrees or certificates to participate in a project that may allow their graduates...
More selections added to ALSC’s Great Web Sites for Kids
CHICAGO - The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the 91´«Ã½, has added more informative and engaging websites to Great Web Sites for Kids ( www.ala.org/greatsites), its online resource containing...
ALCTS 2012 Preservation Awards nominations sought
CHICAGO - Nominations are being accepted for the 2012 Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) preservation awards. ALCTS presents two Preservation Awards to honor individuals whose work represents the finest achievements in...
Become a Friend in time for National Friends of Libraries Week
CHICAGO - Where would libraries be without Friends? These dedicated volunteers advocate for libraries, raise much needed funds, sponsor programs and special events and host popular used book sales, among other activities. Your chance to honor them is fast...
ALCTS 2012 Ross Atkinson Award nominations sought
CHICAGO - Nominations are being accepted for the 2012 Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) Ross Atkinson Lifetime Achievement Award. The deadline for nominations and supporting materials is Dec. 1. The Ross Atkinson Lifetime...
