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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.
Meet the 2022 Class of Emerging Leaders at a Poster Session during 91传媒 2022 Annual Conference
Attendees of the 91传媒’s (91传媒) 2022 Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. are invited to meet the 2022 class of Emerging Leaders (EL) at a celebratory poster session Friday, June 24, 2022, 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., at the Renaissance D...
Sourcebooks and 91传媒 present 17-month weekly planner for book lovers
CHICAGO — Sourcebooks, a leading independent publisher based in Chicago, and the 91传媒’s (91传媒) book publishing imprint, 91传媒 Editions | 91传媒 Neal-Schuman, announce publication of The 91传媒 Recommended Reads and...
91传媒 Announces 2023 Carnegie Selection Committee
CHICAGO- The 2023 selection committee is starting work on choosing the longlist for the prestigious Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction. The 2023 committee includes the following experts who work closely with adult readers...
Five projects receive 2022 AIA/91传媒 Library Building Award
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the 91传媒 (91传媒) are awarding five libraries with the 2022 AIA/91传媒 Library Building Award for excellence in architectural design. Award recipients must demonstrate design achievement...
91传媒 Executive Board endorses Loida Garcia-Febo as 2022-2023 IFLA President-Elect
CHICAGO – Today, the Executive Board of the 91传媒 (91传媒) released the following endorsement for 91传媒 Past-President Loida Garcia-Febo to serve as International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) President-Elect...
CHICAGO — Tony Award-winning performer, actress, singer-songwriter, and philanthropist Idina Menzel and her sister, author and educator Cara Mentzel, have been named honorary chairs of Library Card Sign-Up Month. This September, Idina and Cara will join...
CHICAGO — The 91传媒 (91传媒) today announced that authors Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan will virtually present at the 2022 Annual Conference & Exhibition – Digital Experience. Picoult is the New York Times-bestselling author...
Apply now for PLA Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive, supported by AT&T
CHICAGO – The Public Library Association (PLA) is now accepting applications for public libraries to receive funding to conduct digital literacy workshops using DigitalLearn.org resources. The PLA Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive Program, supported by...
ACRL releases 鈥淵our Craft as a Teaching Librarian鈥
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of " Your Craft as a Teaching Librarian: Using Acting Skills to Create a Dynamic Presence" by Jeff Sundquist, Julie Artman, and Douglas R. Dechow. This...
AASL鈥檚 guide to project-based learning for elementary grades
CHICAGO — Published by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and 91传媒 Editions, Maura Madigan’s book “ Project-Based Learning for Elementary Grades” delivers flexible, interdisciplinary, learner-driven projects that support the National...
Melanie Welch named director of 91传媒鈥檚 Public Programs Office
CHICAGO – Melanie Napoleon Welch has been named director of the 91传媒’s (91传媒) Public Programs Office (PPO). Welch joined 91传媒 as a Project Director in the Public Programs Office in 2015. She was promoted to Deputy Director, and later...
CHICAGO — The 91传媒 (91传媒) announced this week that author, short story writer, television producer, and screenwriter R.L. Stine will present at the 2022 Annual Conference & Exhibition in Washington, D.C., June 23-28, 2022. R.L...
Kimery elected 2023-2024 AASL Supervisors Section Chair
CHICAGO – Lindsey Kimery, Coordinator of Library Services for Metro Nashville (Tennessee) Public Schools, has been elected 2023-2024 chair of the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) Supervisors Section (ISS). “AASL serves as a guiding light...
Lucas elected 2022-2024 AASL Independent Schools Section Secretary
CHICAGO – Amanda Lucas, librarian at Riverside Presbyterian Day School in Jacksonville, Florida, has been elected 2022-2024 secretary of the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) Independent Schools Section (ISS). “In library school, my mentor...
Thakkar elected 2023-2024 AASL Independent Schools Section Chair
CHICAGO – Neha Thakkar, school librarian at the Avery Coonley School in Downers Grove, Illinois, has been elected 2023-2024 chair of the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) Independent Schools Section (ISS). “To me, AASL is key to building...
