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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.
AASL names Tonya Grant 2011 Spectrum Scholar
CHICAGO - As part of its commitment to furthering diversity in the school library profession, the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) chose Tonya Grant as its 2011-2012 Spectrum Scholar. Grant is currently a student at the University of...
New eCourse from 91传媒 Editions helps you educate your staff on copyright
CHICAGO - 91传媒 Editions announces a new facilitated eCourse, " Demystifying Copyright: How to Educate Your Staff and Community." Lesley Ellen Harris, a copyright, licensing and digital property lawyer who works with the information industry, will serve as...
AASL鈥檚 Exploratorium to showcase school library best practices
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL), a division of the 91传媒 (91传媒), is making available its lineup for the Exploratorium at the AASL 15 th National Conference & Exhibition. With more than 40 individual...
Ten librarians win Teen Read Week鈩 Mini Grants from YALSA
CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the 91传媒 (91传媒), announced the winners of its 10 Teen Read Week Mini Grants. The grants, funded by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, give each...
Stock up on fun children鈥檚 reading kits with PLA鈥檚 summer sale
CHICAGO — From now until Aug. 31, 2011, take 40 percent off three unique children’s reading kits from the Public Library Association (PLA). PLA and 91传媒 (91传媒) members can also use their 91传媒 store discount of 10 percent, resulting...
ARSL Conference to focus on positive growth of America鈥檚 rural and small libraries
CHICAGO – Join library staff, trustees and volunteers from small and rural libraries across the country as they gather for the 2011 Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL) Annual Conference in Frisco, Texas. The conference will be held from Sept. 8...
Register now for 2011 Women鈥檚 Leadership Institute
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) is collaborating with a variety of higher education associations to offer the 2011 Women’s Leadership Institute. This year’s institute will be held Nov. 29 – Dec. 2, 2011 in Dana Point...
AASL to sponsor four Spectrum Scholars at AASL national conference
CHICAGO - The American Association of School Librarians (AASL), a division of the 91传媒 (91传媒), will sponsor the attendance of up to four Spectrum Scholars at its national conference. The AASL 15t h National Conference & Exhibition...
A successful partnership between small businesses and the public library from 91传媒 Editions
CHICAGO — Aligning with current difficult economic times, “ Small Business and the Public Library: Strategies for a Successful Partnership,” published by 91传媒 Editions, helps libraries assist users entering or already involved in the small-business...
Take information literacy to the next level in YALSA鈥檚 social media and information literacy webinar
CHICAGO — Social media has altered the information landscape by expanding the flow of information from books, newspapers and journals to instant reports from Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. How can librarians help teens navigate these information streams...
Discuss how to get your message heard in YALSA鈥檚 August YA Forum
CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) will host its monthly discussion forum next week on communicating with key stakeholders. Throughout the week, YALSA members are encouraged to check in to the discussion forum and ask questions...
Enjoy a unique Minneapolis experience with AASL national conference educational tours
CHICAGO – Attendees of the American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) 15th National Conference & Exhibition are encouraged to sign up early for one of the exciting educational tours offered on Wednesday and Thursday prior to the conference, held...
Get inspired to 鈥渢urn the page鈥 with AASL鈥檚 school tours at national conference
CHICAGO – Be sure to arrive early to the American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) 15th National Conference & Exhibition from Oct. 27-30 in Minneapolis. The Wednesday and Thursday before conference will be dedicated to many learning and networking...
Add to your AASL national conference experience by adding a preconference
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) 15th National Conference & Exhibition promises to help school librarians "turn the page" in their career with exciting preconference workshops geared toward school librarians and their...
Spectrum and Knowledge River Scholars host Tucson fundraiser for Spectrum Presidential Initiative
CHICAGO—The University of Arizona’s Knowledge River Scholars, Spectrum Scholars, REFORMA Tucson Chapter Members, SIRLS faculty and librarians and library supporters in Tucson (Ariz.) raised over $1,500 for the Spectrum Presidential Initiative through a...
