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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.
Queens Library鈥檚 innovative programming for homebound wins ASCLA/KLAS/NOD award
CHICAGO -- The Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA) has selected the Queens Library Mail-A-Book Program with Interactive Programming for the homebound as the winner of the 2011 ASCLA/KLAS/NOD award, sponsored by Keystone...
ACRL 2011 Virtual Conference registration opens
CHICAGO - Registration is now open for the Association of College and Research Libraries ( ACRL) 2011 Virtual Conference, which will be offered March 31 – April 1 during the ACRL 2011 conference in Philadelphia. It will provide academic and research...
Apply by April 5 to host 鈥淢anifold Greatness: The Creation and Afterlife of the King James Bible鈥
Traveling exhibit from Folger Shakespeare Library and 91传媒 explores literary and cultural impact of King James Bible CHICAGO – The 91传媒 (91传媒) Public Programs Office, the Folger Shakespeare Library and the National Endowment for the...
Advocacy and the Academic Library: An ACRL conversations series
CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Advocacy Committee is sponsoring a conversations series titled “Advocacy and the Academic Library” this winter and spring. This free series features interactive online talks with leading...
WASHINGTON — The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Investor Education Foundation and the 91传媒 (91传媒) have announced $1.4 million in grants to 20 recipients as a part of the Smart investing@your library ® initiative...
The art of managing library volunteers
CHICAGO — Volunteers are essential to a successful library program — and at a time when deep budget cuts are the norm, there are many libraries that depend on the help of dedicated volunteers, who do everything from shelving books to covering the phones...
Tickets now on sale for 2011 Literary Tastes Breakfast featuring best adult reading authors
CHICAGO — All book lovers and adult readers are invited to celebrate the best writing and most outstanding authors of 2011 at the Literary Tastes Breakfast, an Annual Conference tradition hosted by the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA). The...
Teen Tech Week鈩 publicity tools available
CHICAGO – School and public libraries can promote Teen Tech Week™(March 6-12) with online resources offered by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). Since 2007, Teen Tech Week, sponsored by YALSA, has ensured that teens are competent and...
Encourage teen learning with YALSA鈥檚 homework help webinar
CHICAGO — From hungry dogs to alien abductions to corrupted flash drives, the list of excuses for missed homework assignments is never ending. Help your teens get a head start on their homework by hosting a homework help program at your library. Join host...
GLBTRT updates name鈥攃hanges 鈥淭ransgendered鈥 to 鈥淭ransgender鈥
SAN DIEGO – The new name of an 91传媒 round table contains more than a minor grammatical change. It carries wide implications for GLBT communities. The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Round Table (GLBTRT) is now the Gay...
Miller, Wethern receive YALSA鈥檚 2011 Baker & Taylor Conference Grants
CHICAGO — The Baker & Taylor Award Committee of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the 91传媒 (91传媒), awarded the 2011 Baker & Taylor/YALSA Conference Grants to Yvonne Miller and Sarah Wethern. Each...
Learn to make mobile services work for you in new 91传媒 TechSource workshop
CHICAGO - 91传媒 TechSource announces a new workshop: Making Mobile Services Work for Your Library with Cody Hanson. This workshop will provide a foundation for librarians interested in providing mobile services for patrons. The increasing popularity of...
Explore Web Scale Discovery Services in new issue of Library Technology Reports
CHICAGO - 91传媒 TechSource announces the publication of the latest issue of Library Technology Reports, Web Scale Discovery Services by Jason Vaughan. Web scale discovery services are a tool with major potential to transform the nature of library systems...
CHICAGO — Reluctant YA readers are everywhere — except maybe in your library. Join the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. on June 24 in New Orleans for “Give Them What They Want: Reaching Reluctant Readers” and find...
Registration ends Feb. 3 for Connect, Create, Collaborate, YALSA's winter online course
CHICAGO - Technology is part of the everyday life experience for most teens — and by integrating it with standard teen services, librarians can better serve and support teens’ learning needs. Find out how in Connect, Create, Collaborate: Support Teen...
