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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 - The 91传媒 JobLIST Placement Center will sponsor a session entitled "Experience-Based Interviewing: How to Respond to Interview Questions that Move You to the Top of the Short List" from noon - 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 25 during the 91传媒 Annual...
PLA to offer free library leadership webinar on June 8
CHICAGO - At 1 p.m. CDT, June 8, the Public Library Association (PLA) will present “New Lessons in Library Leadership,” a free one-hour webinar. Moderated by Luis Herrera, San Francisco city librarian, the webinar will feature a panel of PLA Leadership...
PHILADELPHIA - The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations (ALTAFF), a division of the 91传媒 (91传媒), will host “First Author, First Book” from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. CDT on Sunday, June 26 at the 2011 91传媒...
91传媒 JobLIST Placement Center sponsors session on networking at 91传媒 Annual Conference
CHICAGO - The 91传媒 JobLIST Placement Center will sponsor a session entitled " Networking in a Tough Economy: Using Social Media to Build Your Personal Brand and Improve Your Chances of Getting Hired" from 1:30 - 3 p.m. CDT on Sunday, June 26 during the 91传媒...
Friends of the Library groups recognized with ALTAFF's Best Friends Awards
PHILADELPHIA – The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations (ALTAFF), a division of the 91传媒 (91传媒), has recognized eight Friends of the Library groups with Best Friends Awards. ALTAFF’s Best Friends...
Catherine Larson receives Robert F. Asleson Memorial 91传媒 Conference Grant
University of Illinois student to attend 2011 91传媒 Annual Conference Cape Coral, Fla. – The board of directors of the Robert F. Asleson Memorial 91传媒 Conference Grant has announced this year’s award recipient. The winning essay was submitted by Catherine...
New Jersey State Library wins 91传媒 President鈥檚 Award for Advocacy, sponsored by ALTAFF
PHILADELPHIA – The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations (ALTAFF), a division of the 91传媒 (91传媒), announces, in cooperation with 91传媒 President Roberta Stevens and President-elect Molly Raphael that the...
Join the celebration! Stonewall Book Awards mark 40th anniversary
CHICAGO –Since 1971, the Stonewall Book Awards have honored exceptional books that represent the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender experience. The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table (GLBTRT) of the 91传媒 will...
Wedgeworth to explore past, future of library literacy programs at 2011 Coleman Lecture
CHICAGO – Dr. Robert Wedgeworth, a member of the National Museum and Library Services Board (NMLSB), former executive director of the 91传媒 and president of ProLiteracy Worldwide, will present a vision of library literacy services...
YALSA appoints Megan Honig editor of Young Adult Library Services
CHICAGO —The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the 91传媒, named Megan Honig as the member editor of Young Adult Library Services (YALS). “I believe in challenging ourselves as librarians to meet the...
Authors, illustrators discuss 鈥淭rickster鈥 graphic novel and honoring cultures
CHICAGO – In Native American folklore, the Trickster can take many forms – coyotes, rabbits, even landscapes. In “Trickster: Native American Tales: A Graphic Collection” (Fulcrum Publishing, 2010), editor Matt Dembicki worked with illustrators and Native...
Fresh Voices for Teen Readers and What鈥檚 New in Audiobooks鈥攆ree Booklist webinars in June
CHICAGO - Booklist’s free webinar series has grown rapidly, attracting crowds of attendees. Booklist editors regularly host leading practitioners, authors and publishers’ representatives on a variety of topics that offer immediate tips, tools, resources...
Find out what hiring committees want and enjoy a free snack
CHICAGO - The 91传媒 JobLIST Placement Center will sponsor a session entitled " Inside an Interview: Understanding What Hiring Committees Want" from noon - 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 26 during the 91传媒’s Annual Conference in New...
LITA President鈥檚 Program to explore broadband issues
CHICAGO – The Library and Information Technology Association (LITA) President’s Program, entitled Building the Future: Addressing Library Broadband Connectivity Issues in the 21 st Century will take place 4 - 5 p.m. Sunday, June 26, in New Orleans at the...
University of Kansas receives H.W. Wilson Library Staff Development Grant
CHICAGO – The 91传媒 is pleased to announce that the University of Kansas Libraries in Lawrence, Kan. is the 2011 recipient of The H. W. Wilson Library Staff Development Grant. Their successful proposal, Enhancing Service and...
