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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.
ALSC funds 2010 Spectrum Scholar Sylvia Franco
CHICAGO – As part of its commitment to furthering diversity in librarianship, the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) is supporting Sylvia Franco as its 2010-2011 Spectrum Scholar. Franco is attending the University of Texas at Austin...
Friends groups: Fill out a survey for a chance to win with ALTAFF
PHILADELPHIA – ALTAFF is conducting a survey for Friends groups at http://altaff.countingopinions.com through Sept. 30, 2010. This survey will gather information about all types of Friends groups across the country. All Friends groups - including groups...
ACRL 2011 Virtual Conference, Cyber Zed Shed, Poster, Roundtable proposals
CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) is now accepting Cyber Zed Shed presentation, Poster Session, Roundtable Discussion and Virtual Conference Webcast proposal submissions for the ACRL 2011 conference to be held March 30 –...
ALSC announces Bound to Stay Bound Books and Melcher Scholarship winners
CHICAGO - The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the 91传媒 (91传媒), has announced the 2010 recipients of the Frederic G. Melcher and Bound to Stay Bound Books Scholarships. The scholarships are awarded...
Norma Blake elected ASCLA vice president/president-elect
CHICAGO—Norma E. Blake has been elected to serve as vice president/president-elect of the Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA). Blake has served New Jersey libraries for more than 30 years and has been the New Jersey State...
Call for proposals for ASCLA online professional development series
CHICAGO—The Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA) seeks proposals for presentations for its 2011 Virtual Convergence—a series of professional development webinars that will be held in January 2011 immediately following the...
AASL video introduces new planning guide module
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has developed a video introduction to its newest tool, "A Planning Guide for Empowering Learners." Advanced ordering is now available for the tool, which is expected to launch in mid-August....
Library supporters encouraged to nominate librarians for national I Love My Librarian Award
NEW YORK – Nominations are now open for the 2010 Carnegie Corporation of New York/New York Times I Love My Librarian Award. The award invites library users nationwide to recognize the accomplishments of librarians in public, school, college, community...
Volunteer to serve on an 91传媒 or Council committee for 2011 - 2012
CHICAGO—Molly Raphael, 91传媒 (91传媒) president-elect, is encouraging members to volunteer for 91传媒 and Council committees during the 2011-2012 appointment process. Raphael is chairing both the Committee on Appointments and Committee on...
PLA offers a robust line-up of education this fall.
CHICAGO—PLA (Public Library Association) is dedicated to providing public librarians with the resources they need to be effective leaders in their libraries. This fall, five Public Library Management Courses will offer in-depth education and interactive...
CHICAGO – Arts and crafts have always been staples of children’s activities at the library. Now, with the growing interest in do-it-yourself projects and crafting in popular culture, libraries are reaching out to crafty library users of all ages. On...
(Chicago) - An interview with author Elizabeth Gilbert, best-selling author of "Eat, Pray, Love" is featured at www.atyourlibrary.org this week. The website provides information and recommended resources that everyone can take advantage of at their local...
Apply now for ACRL 2011 scholarships
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) will offer 80 scholarships in five categories worth more than $45,000 for the upcoming ACRL 2011 conference to be held March 30 - April 2, 2011, in Philadelphia. Applications for...
Boyhood home of Stanley Kunitz designated a Literary Landmark by ALTAFF
PHILADELPHIA – The boyhood home of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and former United States Poet Laureate Stanley Kunitz at 4 Woodford St., Worcester, Mass., was designated a Literary Landmark by the Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and...
YALSA honors Margaret A. Edwards Trust with first Presidential Citations
CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) has awarded its first Presidential Citation to the Margaret A. Edwards Trust. The award was presented June 26 at YALSA’s Margaret A. Edwards Award Luncheon in Washington, D.C. The Margaret A...
