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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.
Core Webinar: Communications Planning for Deselection Projects
CHICAGO —Join Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures on Wednesday, June 1 at 1 p.m. CT for the webinar "Communications Planning for Deselection Projects." While deselection is a basic aspect of collection development, it has become a controversial...
Core Webinar: Cataloging Virtual Reality Programming
CHICAGO —On Wednesday, May 18, Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures will host the webinar "Cataloging Virtual Reality Programming" at 1 p.m. CT. Cataloging is an ever-changing platform that grows and expands with challenges. As new libraries employ...
Stratton named 91´«Ã½ parliamentarian
CHICAGO — Adrian Stratton, president of the New York Association of Parliamentarians, has accepted the role of 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) parliamentarian. Eli Mina, who has served as 91´«Ã½’s parliamentarian for 20 years, will be retiring at the...
AASL announces Best Digital Tools for Teaching & Learning
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has released its annual list of Best Digital Tools for Teaching & Learning. The Best Digital Tools provide opportunities for school librarians to enhance learning, engage learners, and...
Dr. Alex Poole named 2022 LHRT Justin Winsor Library History Essay Award winner
CHICAGO — The Library History Round Table (LHRT) is pleased to announce that this year’s Justin Winsor Library History Essay Award winner is Dr. Alex H. Poole for his paper, “Will the day ever come when we will be judged on our merit and not on our...
LHRT presents the 2022 Gleason Book Award to Rebecka Taves Sheffield
CHICAGO — The Eliza Atkins Gleason Book Award Committee of the Library History Round Table (LHRT) of the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) is pleased to present the 2022 Gleason Book Award to Rebecka Taves Sheffield, a senior policy advisor for the...
Core President's Program features Tamar Evangelestia-Dougherty
CHICAGO —Join Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures on Saturday, June 25 at 4 pm ET during 91´«Ã½ Annual for the Core President's Program featuring Tamar Evangelestia-Dougherty, Director of the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives. The recently integrated...
May 2022 Online Learning with RUSA
CHICAGO—The 91´«Ã½ Reference and User Services Division (RUSA), continues to offer an outstanding combination of repeat and new courses/webinars. Check out our list of upcoming programming below: Design and Marketing for Libraries...
AASL Awards Five Inspire Collection Development Grants
CHICAGO – Five school libraries from across the country have been awarded American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) Inspire Collection Development Grants. Made possible by the generosity of AASL member Marina “Marney” Welmers, the grant program...
Help create a sustainable future by preserving climate stories during Preservation Week, April 24-30
CHICAGO — We can learn how to create a sustainable future by preserving the past. As our nation’s libraries celebrate Preservation Week, April 24 – 30, it is more important than ever to nurture the stories of those on the front lines fighting to save our...
Woodside High School receives AASL Inspire Special Event Grant
CHICAGO – Stephanie Persson, school librarian at Woodside School in Newport News, Virginia, is one of five school librarians from across the country receiving a 2022 American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) Inspire Special Event Grant. Made...
CHICAGO — The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) today announced that comedian, actress, and author Tiffany Haddish will present at the 2022 Annual Conference & Exhibition in Washington, D.C., June 23-28, 2022. Registration is open. Haddish will discuss...
North Davidson Middle School receives AASL Inspire Special Event Grant
CHICAGO – Kristina Allred, school library media coordinator at North Davidson Middle School in Lexington, North Carolina, is one of five school librarians from across the country receiving a 2022 American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) Inspire...
Preparing for Your First (or Next) Job webinar to be held April 27
The 91´«Ã½ JobLIST Placement & Career Development Services will host a complimentary webinar, Preparing for Your First (or Next) Job, on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, 1:00pm (EST). Space is limited. Register now. If you are wondering what it takes to prepare...
United for Libraries Learning Live on May 10 to focus on ‘Libraries Build Business'
EXTON, Pennsylvania — United for Libraries’ Learning Live program for May, “Libraries Build Business: Support from Boards, Friends, and Foundations,” will be held Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 2 p.m. Eastern. Register here. Libraries Build Business (LBB) is a...
