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October 16, 2024
91´«Ã½ 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´«Ã½ 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’s libraries on October 19
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The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) and the 91´«Ã½-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´«Ã½ reveals preliminary data on 2024 book challenges
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Between January 1 and August 31, 2024, 91´«Ã½’s Office for Intellectual Freedom tracked 414 attempts to censor library materials and services.
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September 19, 2024
ALSC, 91´«Ã½ unveil 'Inspiring Future Voters' booklist for young readers
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As part of the 91´«Ã½’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´«Ã½ President urges library professionals to get Reader Voter Ready
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WASHINGTON – On National Voter Registration Day, also Constitution Day, 91´«Ã½ 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´«Ã½ president-elect
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The 91´«Ã½ Council decided on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, that Sam Helmick will be the 2024-2025 president-elect effective immediately.
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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.
CHICAGO – Yohannes Gebregeorgis was elected to honorary membership in the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) in action taken by the 91´«Ã½ Council at the 91´«Ã½ 2011 Midwinter Meeting, held January 7 to 11 in San Diego. Honorary Membership, 91´«Ã½’s highest honor...
Advanced sales for Every Child Ready to Read® toolkit begin
CHICAGO - The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) and the Public Library Association (PLA) are proud to announce the opening of advanced sales for “Every Child Ready to Read® (ECRR) @ your library® 2nd Edition” at the 91´«Ã½ Store. The product...
PLA members choose new president and board members and approve dues increase in 2011 elections
CHICAGO – Eva Poole, director of libraries for the Denton (Texas) Public Library has been elected the 2012-2013 president of the Public Library Association (PLA). Poole will become PLA president-elect at the conclusion of the 2011 American Library...
ALCTS preconferences in New Orleans
CHICAGO - Three exciting and highly informative preconferences are being offered by the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) at this year’s 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference in New Orleans. You can register by going to the 91´«Ã½ Annual...
Bookmobile Sunday focuses on importance of mobile outreach services
CHICAGO – Mobile delivery services are evolving to meet the needs of 21 st century patrons. Bookmobile Sunday at the 2011 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference provides attendees with opportunities to learn, network and be inspired. Learn about the issues, technologies...
91´«Ã½ guide to economics & business reference
CHICAGO—Published by 91´«Ã½ Editions, “91´«Ã½ Guide to Economics & Business Reference” focuses on key print and electronic sources. Readers will find information on: Business law; Electronic commerce; International business; Management of information systems...
Talk budgets and funding in YALSA’s May YA Forum discussion in 91´«Ã½ Connect
CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) will host its monthly YA Forum discussion this week on Defending and Stretching Your Budget in its space in 91´«Ã½ Connect. Throughout the week, YALSA members are encouraged to check in to the...
Dr. Carolyn S. Brodie elected ALSC 2012-2013 president
CHICAGO - Dr. Carolyn S. Brodie, professor, Kent (Ohio) State University, School of Library and Information Science, has been elected vice president/president-elect of the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American...
North East Independent School District named National School Library Program of the Year
CHICAGO – North East Independent School District (NEISD) is an American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) 2011 National School Library Program of the Year (NSLPY) Award recipient. Sponsored by Follett Library Resources, the NSLPY recognizes school...
Pine Grove Middle School named National School Library Program of the Year
CHICAGO – Pine Grove Middle School, located in East Syracuse, N.Y., is the American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) 2011 National School Library Program of the Year (NSLPY) Award recipient. Sponsored by Follett Library Resources, the NSLPY...
Henrico County Public Schools named National School Library Program of the Year
CHICAGO – Henrico County (Va.) Public Schools is an American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) 2011 National School Library Program of the Year (NSLPY) Award recipient. Sponsored by Follett Library Resources, the NSLPY recognizes school library...
Ballard elected AASL president, 2012-2013
CHICAGO – Susan D. Ballard, director of library media and technology for the Londonderry (N.H.) School District, has been elected the 2012-2013 AASL President. Ballard will serve as president-elect during 2011-2012 under AASL President Carl A. Harvey II...
Jack Martin wins 2012-2013 YALSA presidency
CHICAGO — Members of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½), selected Jack Martin as the division’s next president-elect. Martin will begin his term as president-elect in June 2011...
CHICAGO - 34 members have been elected as councilors-at-large on the Council of the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) for three-year terms. The terms begin at the conclusion of the 2011 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference in New Orleans and extend through the end of...
Sullivan wins 2012-13 91´«Ã½ presidency
CHICAGO – Maureen Sullivan, an organization development consultant, has been elected to the 2012-13 presidency of the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½). Sullivan defeated Susan Stroyan, information services librarian at the Ames Library at Illinois...
