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December 16, 2024
Ten honorees receive prestigious I Love My Librarian Award for outstanding public service
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The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) is thrilled to announce this year’s ten recipients of the coveted I Love My Librarian Award.
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December 10, 2024
PLA provides funding to more than 100 public libraries as part of $2.7 million effort to boost digital literacy
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The Public Library Association (PLA) has selected more than 139 public libraries across 42 states to host digital literacy workshops, powered by a generous $2.7 million contribution from AT&T.
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December 9, 2024
The 91´«Ã½ Receives Transformational Gift to Fund Scholarships
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James W. Lewis has made the largest individual bequest to the 91´«Ã½ in the association’s history.
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December 5, 2024
Telgemeier, McCloud chosen as National Library Week honorary chairs
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Award-winning author and illustrator Raina Telgemeier and cartoonist and comic theorist Scott McCloud have been selected Honorary Chairs of the 91´«Ã½’s National Library Week, April 6-12, 2025.
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November 14, 2024
91´«Ã½ launches national search for executive director
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The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) has reopened its search for an executive director in partnership with executive search firm Isaacson, Miller. The search will be led by a steering committee comprising 91´«Ã½ member leaders.
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November 11, 2024
Cronk, Jamison, McCauley seek 91´«Ã½ presidency for 2026-2027
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Lindsay Cronk, Tulane University, New Orleans; Andrea Jamison, Illinois State University; and Maria McCauley, Cambridge Public Library, Cambridge, Massachusetts, are candidates for the 2026-27 presidency of the 91´«Ã½.
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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.
Ward receives 2010 Mary V. Gaver Scholarship
CHICAGO - The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) has named Bridget D. Ward of Wilson, N.C., the recipient of the 2010 Mary V. Gaver Scholarship. The $3,000 scholarship was established to honor the memory of a past 91´«Ã½ president and Rutgers University...
Sevigny-Killen accepts 2010 Tom and Roberta Drewes Scholarship
CHICAGO - The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) has chosen Brenda Sevigny-Killen of Pittston, Maine, to receive the 2010 Tom and Roberta Drewes Scholarship. The $3,000 scholarship is awarded to a library support staff worker who is pursuing a master’s...
Manley named 2010 David H. Clift Scholarship recipient
CHICAGO - The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) has named Laura Sue Manley of Hazel Park, Mich., the recipient of the 2010 David H. Clift Scholarship. The David H. Clift Scholarship was named for a former director of the 91´«Ã½...
Brooks named 2010 Marshall Cavendish Scholarship recipient
CHICAGO - The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) has named Mackenzie Brooks of Batavia, Ill., the recipient of the 2010 Marshall Cavendish Scholarship. The Marshall Cavendish Scholarship was established by a donation from the Marshall Cavendish...
Libraries report increased use of e-government, job resources; reduced operating hours
Libraries report increased use of e-government, job resources; reduced operating hours WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new report finds America’s public libraries posted gains in several key areas of technology deployment. Libraries nationwide report they’ve seen an...
Ganadores de la prestigiosa Medalla Pura Belpré recibirán la distinción y firmarán libros premiados CHICAGO – Próximamente, cientos de personas se reunirán en ocasión de un acontecimiento que rinde homenaje a los escritores e ilustradores hispanos de...
Marlo Thomas steps in to replace Duchess at 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference
CHICAGO - Less than 24 hours after Sarah, Duchess of York canceled her appearance at the forthcoming 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., revered actress, author and children's advocate Marlo Thomas has stepped in to fill her Sunday morning slot...
Designing space for children and teens
CHICAGO— 91´«Ã½ Editions, the publishing imprint of the 91´«Ã½, announces the release of “ Designing Space for Children and Teens in Libraries and Public Places,” by Sandra Feinberg and James R. Keller, AIA. Providing tips, suggestions...
2010 91´«Ã½ Emerging Leaders interview National Archivist David S. Ferriero
CHICAGO - The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) 2010 Emerging Leaders Group C has created a series of podcasts on behalf of the Joint Committee on Archives, Libraries, and Museums (CALM). For the podcast’s inaugural episodes, the group interviewed David...
Latino authors and illustrators honored for outstanding works in children’s literature
Recipients of prestigious Pura Belpré Medal accept awards, sign winning books CHICAGO – Hundreds will gather for an event that celebrates the most influential Latino authors and illustrators of children’s literature. The Pura Belpré Celebración will...
Winners of Explore the universe @ your library® announced
Recently seven young library users where launched on a journey out of this world thanks to Explore the universe @ your library. The winners are: Grand-prize winner: Michael, Oak Ridge Elementary School library of Palos Hills, Ill. will receive 25 IMAX®...
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi pays tribute CHICAGO – On Thursday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi read into the Congressional Record a tribute to Effie Lee Morris, the first African American president of the Public Library Association, who died in San Francisco...
ALTAFF and 91´«Ã½ Washington Office to lead Virtual Library Advocacy Day
PHILADELPHIA – The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations (ALTAFF) and the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) Washington Office will lead Virtual Library Advocacy Day, an opportunity for all library advocates to make their...
Onsite registration available for Bookmobile Sunday
CHICAGO – Missed online advance registration for Bookmobile Sunday during 91´«Ã½’s Annual Conference? Registration will be available at the door beginning at 10:15 a.m. at room 207A/B at the Washington Convention Center. Themed “Bookmobiles: Delivering...
Four states selected for national expansion of PRIME TIME family reading program
NEW ORLEANS - PRIME TIME Inc., an affiliate of the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH), in cooperation with the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) Public Programs Office, selected public libraries in Arizona, Florida, Georgia and Michigan to...
