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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.
GLBTRT compiles 鈥淪peaking OUT Against Bullying鈥 resources
CHICAGO - In response to recent tragic events involving GLBTQ teens, the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Round Table (GLBTRT) of the 91传媒 (91传媒) has compiled “Speaking OUT Against Bullying,” a list of resources for kids in...
OITP seeks cutting-edge technology practices for 2010
Washington, D.C. – The 91传媒 (91传媒) Office for Information Technology Policy (OITP) is once again soliciting nominations for best library practices using cutting-edge technology. Last year, OITP’s America’s Libraries for the 21st...
ALTAFF survey for Friends groups extended to Oct. 29
PHILADELPHIA – ALTAFF is conducting a survey for Friends groups at http://altaff.countingopinions.com through Oct. 29, 2010. All Friends groups - including groups that are already Friends Group Affiliates - who complete the survey will be entered in a...
3M/NMRT Professional Development Grant available
CHICAGO -Members of 91传媒's New Members Round Table (NMRT) can apply to receive a grant, sponsored by 3M Library Systems, which will cover expenses to attend the 91传媒 Annual Conference, June 23 – 28, 2011 in New Orleans. Want to read about the 91传媒...
CHICAGO —The reinstallation of Marc Chagall’s magnificent America Windows at the Art Institute of Chicago, a national family literacy program that reaches out to low income families, the New York Comic Con Convention and a post from the Likely Stories...
Consulting Toolkit workshop expected to sell out again at 2011 Midwinter Meeting
CHICAGO—The Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA) will again offer the full-day workshop “Assembling a Consulting Toolkit: What You Need to Know to Become a Successful Library Consultant” at the upcoming 2011 Midwinter...
91传媒 responds to New York Times article on privatization
CHICAGO – On Sept. 26, 2010, The New York Times published an article entitled “ Anger as a Private Company Takes Over Libraries.” The article focused on Library Systems & Services, also known as L.S.S.I., a private company based in Maryland. The L.S.S...
91传媒 Offers Recognition Awards and Grants
CHICAGO – Nominate yourself, colleagues or your library for the 2010 91传媒 (91传媒) Recognition Awards and Grants. Unless otherwise noted, the deadline for awards is Dec. 1. For general information about these and other 91传媒 awards...
Mark your calendars for Money Smart Week @ your library, April 2-9, 2011
CHICAGO - The 91传媒 (91传媒) has joined in a partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago to make "Money Smart Week @ your library," held April 2-9, 2011, a national initiative. Celebrating its 10th year in 2011, Money Smart...
91传媒 JobLIST Placement Center to present webinar
"Take Your Job Search Campaign Up a Level: What to do When You’re Still Not Getting That Job You Want (And Need!)" scheduled for Oct. 20, 2010 CHICAGO - If you’re one week, one month, three months or even longer into your job search without any end in...
CHICAGO - This year’s top library MVP is the one at Maplewood Junior / Senior High School of Guys Mills, Pa. The library brought in nearly 400 entries for this year’s Step Up to the Plate @ your library program, which it tied into its Reading is...
Advanced registration for YALSA鈥檚 YA lit symposium ends Oct. 8
CHICAGO — Librarians, educators, authors and fans of young adult literature won’t want to miss the biennial Young Adult Literature Symposium, Nov. 5-7, at the Albuquerque (N.M.) Marriott, hosted by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) with...
CHICAGO— 91传媒 Editions, the publishing imprint of the 91传媒, announces the release of the fifth edition of “ Cataloging Correctly for Kids: An Introduction to the Tools, ” edited by Sheila S. Intner, Joanna F. Fountain and Jean Weihs...
Call for proposals for AASL National Conference
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) is seeking proposals for concurrent sessions at its 2011 National Conference & Exhibition. The deadline for proposals is Monday, Nov. 1. More information is available at www.ala.org/aasl...
AASL announces registration deadline extension
CHICAGO – The deadline for advanced registration pricing for the American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) 2010 Fall Forum has been extended to Oct. 21. IN FOCUS: The Essentials of 21 st-Century Learning will be held Nov. 5-6 in Portland, Ore...
