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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.
Carol A. Mandel wins 2011 Hugh C. Atkinson Award
CHICAGO — Carol A. Mandel, dean of the division of libraries at New York University, has been named the 2011 winner of the Hugh C. Atkinson Memorial Award. Mandel will receive a cash award and citation at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 26, 2011, at the...
ALSC names Carlson Distinguished Service Award winner
CHICAGO – Dudley Carlson is the 2011 recipient of the Association for Library Service to Children’s (ALSC) Distinguished Service Award. This prestigious award honors an individual who has made significant contributions to library service to children and...
Library Support Staff Certification Program offers half-off registration fee
CHICAGO - As part of a grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the Library Support Staff Certification (LSSC) Program, a program of the 91´«Ã½-Allied Professional Association, will be offering Registration...
91´«Ã½ seeks nominations for 2011 L. Ray Patterson Copyright Award
Washington, D.C. – The 91´«Ã½’s (91´«Ã½) Office for Information Technology Policy (OITP) is calling for nominations for the 2011 L. Ray Patterson Copyright Award. This annual award honors individuals or groups who embody the spirit of...
Rev up your learning this winter with YALSA’s Webinars-on-Demand
CHICAGO — Looking for guidance into the latest topics in teen services? Look no further than YALSA’s Webinars-on-Demand. Previously recorded webinars, led by content experts selected by YALSA, are available online at www.ala.org/yalsa/webinars for $19...
Applications open for 2011 Gordon M. Conable Conference Scholarship, sponsored by FTRF
CHICAGO - The Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) has opened applications for the 2011 Gordon M. Conable Conference Scholarship, which will enable a library school student or new professional to attend 91´«Ã½’s 2011 Annual Conference, held June 23-28 in New...
International Relations Round Table supports Spectrum Presidential Initiative
CHICAGO - The International Relations Round Table (IRRT) of the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) has announced its support of the Spectrum Scholarship Program through a gift to the Spectrum Presidential Initiative. 91´«Ã½ President Roberta Stevens...
Winner of 2011 Loleta D. Fyan Grant announced
CHICAGO - Mary Mann and Terry O’Connor, in partnership with the Lac du Flambeau Public Library, have been awarded the 2011 Loleta D. Fyan Grant for a proposal entitled “Revitalizing Libraries in Indian Country: The Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe Research Center.”...
New from ACRL: Decision-Making in the Absence of Certainty
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “Decision-Making in the Absence of Certainty: A Study in the Context of Technology and the Construction of the 21st Century Academic Library” by S. David Mash...
91´«Ã½ President Roberta Stevens applauds reverse decision on Connecticut film screening
CHICAGO – Last week, the Enfield (Conn.) Public Library, threatened with loss of library funding from its Town Council and mayor, canceled a screening of Michael Moore’s documentary “Sicko” in the library. Following vigorous debate and strong statements...
91´«Ã½-APA call for certification, publishing and fundraising committee volunteers
CHICAGO - 91´«Ã½-Allied Professional Association (91´«Ã½-APA) President-elect Molly Raphael has extended the deadline for the call for nominations to 2011-2012 91´«Ã½ Allied Professional Association committees. Appointments take effect at...
CHICAGO — Fewer employees, shorter hours, diminished collection budgets, reduced programs and services—all at a time of record library usage. In “ The Frugal Librarian: Thriving in Tough Economic Times,” published by 91´«Ã½ Editions, library expert Carol...
Southern State Community College wins 2011 Scholastic Library Publishing National Library Week Grant
Public awareness campaign showcases “Create your own story @ your library®” theme CHICAGO - Southern State Community College library of Hillsboro, Ohio, is the winner of the 2011 Scholastic Library Publishing National Library Week Grant. The $3,000 grant...
Registration open for 2011 Arbuthnot Lecture in St. Louis
CHICAGO - On Friday, April 15, 2011 bestselling children’s author Lois Lowry will give the 2011 May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture in St. Louis. The event begins at 7 P.M. and will take place in the Main Reading Room of the St. Louis County Library (SLCL)...
ALSC awards Bechtel Fellowships to Penny, Kaplan
CHICAGO – The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) has awarded two 2011 Louise Seaman Bechtel Fellowships to Victoria Penny and Allison G. Kaplan. The Bechtel Fellowship is designed to allow qualified children’s librarians to spend a month...
