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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.
BC91传媒 honors members at 7th National Conference of African American Librarians
CHICAGO—The Black Caucus of the 91传媒 (BC91传媒), an affiliate of the 91传媒, presented five awards during its 7 th National Conference of African American Librarians, held Aug. 4-8, 2010 in Birmingham, Ala. The...
OHIONET supports Spectrum Presidential Initiative
CHICAGO—OHIONET, on behalf of academic, public, school and special libraries in Ohio, West Virginia and western Pennsylvania, has announced its support of the Spectrum Presidential Initiative with a contribution of $1,500. 91传媒 President Roberta Stevens...
Bentonville (Ark.) Public Library hosts Naturalization Ceremony for 30 new Americans
CHICAGO – The Bentonville (Ark.) Public Library recently hosted a United States Naturalization Ceremony to mark the beginning of The American Dream Starts @ your library grant program. This 91传媒 (91传媒) initiative supports literacy...
AASL hosts coffee chats on national institute
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) held its first coffee chat session designed to help school librarians learn more about its national institute, Fall Forum. "In Focus: The Essentials for 21st-Century Learning," will be held...
YALSA offers readalikes for 鈥淢ockingjay鈥
CHICAGO - As Suzanne Collins’ Hunger Games trilogy ends this month with the release of “Mockingjay”on Aug. 24, the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the 91传媒 (91传媒), can help parents, librarians and...
YALSA names Teen Read Week鈩 Mini Grants winners
CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the 91传媒 (91传媒), announced the winners of its 10 Teen Read Week Mini Grants. The grants give each winning library $450 cash and $50 worth of official Teen...
YALSA President responds to Time鈥檚 鈥淭he Case Against Summer Vacation鈥
CHICAGO — Kim Patton, president of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the 91传媒, delivered a statement to Time in response to its article, “ The Case Against Summer Vacation,” which appeared in the...
California Library Association supports Spectrum Presidential Initiative
CHICAGO—The California Library Association (CLA), a chapter of the 91传媒, has announced its support of the Spectrum Presidential Initiative with a contribution of $500. 91传媒 President Roberta Stevens, Immediate Past President Dr...
LSSC accepting applications for course subsidies
CHICAGO - The Library Support Staff Certification (LSSC) Program is accepting applications for 55 subsidies of $200 from LSSC candidates to enroll in and complete LSSC-approved courses. Candidates who receive a subsidy award will receive a $200...
Apply now to win $3,000 for your library CHICAGO - Libraries seeking to share their stories and raise public awareness are encouraged to apply for the 2011 Scholastic Library Publishing National Library Week Grant. The library that develops the best...
Nominations sought for 2011 RUSA achievement awards
CHICAGO—Nominations are now being accepted for the many achievement awards and conference travel grants offered by the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA). RUSA, which represents librarians and information service professionals in reference...
CHICAGO - An article by Rebecca Walden on realistic and surprisingly simple tips you can use to live sustainably and a story about the innovative new Richmond Grows Seed Lending Library, which opened recently at the Richmond (Calif.) Public Library, are...
Owens receives 2010 DEMCO/BC91传媒 Award for Excellence in Librarianship
CHICAGO—Dr. Irene Owens, dean of the School of Library and Information Science at North Carolina Central University, has been awarded the 2010 DEMCO/BC91传媒 Award for Excellence in Librarianship.The award was presented at the Black Caucus of the American...
Registration deadline approaching for 2010 LITA National Forum
CHICAGO - The early bird registration deadline is approaching for the 2010 LITA National Forum, "The Cloud & the Crowd," to be held Sept. 30 – Oct. 3 at the Hilton Downtown in Atlanta, Ga. Now is your opportunity to realize excellent savings on...
Teaching information literacy to college students
CHICAGO— 91传媒 Editions, the publishing imprint of the 91传媒, announces the release of the second edition of “ Teaching Information Literacy: 50 Standards-Based Exercises for College Students,” by Joanna M. Burkhardt and Mary C...
