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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.
CHICAGO - From 9:30 a.m. - noon on Saturday, June 25 at the Westin Canal Place, Magnolia Ballroom, the Public Library Association (PLA) will host a dynamic Mega Issue Discussion on membership engagement and leadership. Come share your thoughts during this...
鈥淥bligation to Endure鈥 screening highlights librarians鈥 role in saving EPA libraries
CHICAGO — The Social Responsibilities Round Table (SRRT) of the 91传媒 will present a screening of the documentary short “Obligation to Endure” from 11 - 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 26, 2011 in the Morial Convention Center, Auditorium...
PHILADELPHIA - The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations (ALTAFF), a division of the 91传媒 (91传媒), will host “The Laugh’s On Us!” featuring comedian, writer and ALTAFF national spokesperson Paula...
America Reads Spanish FREE PASSPORT TO LIBER 2011 Program
CHICAGO - America Reads Spanish, 91传媒 and LIBER International Book Fair are partnering this year to provide support for American librarians to attend the 29th edition of the Spanish International Book Fair (LIBER) in Madrid from...
Three Friends groups win ALTAFF鈥檚 Baker & Taylor Awards
PHILADELPHIA - Three Friends of the Library groups will be recognized with Baker & Taylor Awards from the Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations (ALTAFF), a division of the 91传媒 (91传媒), during ALTAFF’s...
By popular demand, 91传媒 Editions offering new session of Young Adult Readers' Advisory eCourse
CHICAGO - By popular demand, 91传媒 Editions is offering a new session of its facilitated eCourse on Young Adult Readers’ Advisory Services. Jessica Moyer, an experienced online instructor and a doctoral candidate researching teen reading habits, will serve...
Registration still open for preconferences dedicated to public library professionals at 91传媒 Annual
CHICAGO - On Friday, June 24, at the 2011 91传媒 Annual Conference, the Public Library Association (PLA) will present three unique preconferences dedicated to public library professionals. Registration is available in advance or onsite at 91传媒 Annual. The...
Roberta Stevens鈥 Frontline Fundraising Town Hall program highlights donor relationships, new toolkit
NEW ORLEANS – Learn to raise private funds using the power of the Internet, as well how to build lasting relationships with donors, at the Frontline Fundraising Town hall program which takes place from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. on Monday, June 27 in the River Room...
Meredith Farkas shows how to implement innovative mobile services in new workshop
CHICAGO - The use of smartphones has exploded in the past year--nearly half of the U.S. Population currently accesses the Internet through a phone or other mobile device, and that number is rising sharply. The time to begin and build is now. In a new, two...
PHILADELPHIA - The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations (ALTAFF), a division of the 91传媒 (91传媒), along with the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library, will dedicate the Beauregard-Keyes House, 111...
PHILADELPHIA - The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations (ALTAFF), a division of the 91传媒 (91传媒), will host “Mystery and Horror @ your library” from 10:30 a.m. to noon CDT on Sunday, June 26 at the 2011...
Nation鈥檚 top school libraries shatter traditional stereotypes
AASL to Showcase Tech-Friendly Libraries at New Orleans Conference, June 27 CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL), a division of the 91传媒 (91传媒), will present three of the nation’s leading school library...
CHICAGO – The 91传媒 (91传媒) Public Programs Office and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) announced that 65 public, academic and community college libraries will receive Let’s Talk About It: Making Sense of the American...
Unlimited Priorities庐 donates furniture to Xavier University of Louisiana Library
LOCALLY PURCHASED ITEMS SUPPORT NEW ORLEANS ECONOMY Cape Coral, Fla. – Unlimited Priorities Corporation has announced that it will donate the furniture from its exhibit booth at the 2011 91传媒 Annual Conference to the Library...
Kirchner named ACRL visiting program officer
CHICAGO - To support its scholarly communications initiatives, the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) is pleased to announce the 12-month appointment of Joy Kirchner as visiting program officer. Kirchner will play an integral role in...
