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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.
Online course and webinar proposals sought for ASCLA professional development programs
CHICAGO - The Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA) invites interested instructors and presenters to submit proposals for online professional development courses and webinars. Beyond the 2011 Virtual Convergence webinar...
Midwinter leadership development seminar highlights Unexpected Leadership
CHICAGO - All 91传媒 (91传媒) Midwinter Meeting attendees are invited to join us for an exciting and inspiring professional development seminar. As part of its ongoing commitment to enriching its leaders and membership, LLAMA takes time...
ASCLA/COSLA dessert and networking reception at Midwinter
CHICAGO—The Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA) and the Chief Officers of State Library Agencies (COSLA) cordially invite Midwinter Meeting attendees to enjoy dessert in the company of colleagues at the ASCLA/COSLA...
New facilitated eCourse from 91传媒 Editions: Young Adult Readers鈥 Advisory Services
CHICAGO - 91传媒 Editions announces a new facilitated eCourse on Young Adult Readers’ Advisory Services. Jessica Moyer, an experienced online instructor and a doctoral candidate researching teen reading habits, will serve as the instructor for a facilitated...
RUSA book and media awards event offers multitude of choices for book lovers
CHICAGO—All 91传媒 Midwinter Meeting attendees are invited to celebrate the winners of numerous awards and build their 2011 to-be-read lists at the Reference and User Services Association’s (RUSA) upcoming Book and Media Awards Reception. In addition to The...
Registration open for online education through ALSC
CHICAGO - Bring something new to your library by taking an online course this winter from the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC). Starting on Feb. 7, 2011, ALSC is offering four timely courses that are sure to cure your winter blues and...
FCC鈥檚 net neutrality order protects libraries as "consumers," lacks strong protections
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The 91传媒 (91传媒), the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and EDUCAUSE say the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) passage of its network (net) neutrality order today is a first step toward restoring an...
Free webinar offers seven steps to get your career moving in the right direction
CHICAGO - We all know that career development is a do-it-yourself activity these days - but how do you determine what's next (and what's best) for you? Should you stay put and grow right where you are? Should you prepare yourself to move up? Or, should...
ALSC announces winners of El d铆a de los ni帽os/El d铆a de los libros mini-grants
CHICAGO - The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) is pleased to announce the winners of the El dia de los ninos/El dia de los libros mini-grants. Eight libraries serving a population of 75,000 or less have won mini-grants worth $4,000 each...
Application deadline for ALTAFF Trustee awards extended to Jan. 5
PHILADELPHIA - The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations (ALTAFF), a division of the 91传媒 (91传媒), is accepting applications for the 91传媒 Trustee Citation and the ALTAFF/Gale Outstanding Trustee Grant...
91传媒: Museum and Library Services Act on its way to President鈥檚 desk
WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Museum and Library Services Act (MLSA) by a voice vote today, clearing the last legislative hurdle in its reauthorization process. Last week, the U.S. Senate also passed MLSA under unanimous...
AASL offers position on ESEA reauthorization
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has issued a position statement on the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). The statement can be found on the AASL website at www.ala.org/aasl...
Sign up for RUSA genealogy workshop by Dec. 29
CHICAGO—Registration will close on Dec. 29 for “Genealogy Happens! At the Genealogy Reference Desk,” a 2011 Midwinter institute offered by the 91传媒 genealogy experts: the History Section of the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA). This full...
91传媒 relays concerns about upcoming net neutrality order to FCC
WASHINGTON – The 91传媒 (91传媒) along with the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and EDUCAUSE have sent a letter (PDF) to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) stressing the importance of ensuring the upcoming network (net)...
Significant price drop for ASCLA 鈥淐onsulting Toolkit鈥 workshop
CHICAGO—Prices have been significantly reduced for the upcoming Midwinter institute “Assembling a Consulting Toolkit: What You Need to Know to Become a Successful Library Consultant,” a full day event hosted by the Association of Specialized and...
