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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.
PLA opens registration for 2022 Virtual Conference
CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) is offering an alternative opportunity for public library workers unable to attend the PLA 2022 Conference in Portland, Oregon. The PLA 2022 Virtual Conference schedule has been enhanced and expanded to offer...
Public Libraries magazine announces 2022 Feature Article Contest winners
CHICAGO--Public Libraries, the official magazine of the Public Library Association (PLA), is pleased to announce the 2022 recipients of the Feature Article Contest for articles published in the previous year. First prize of $500 was awarded to Katie...
Submissions Now Open for the 2022 John Cotton Dana Award
The 91传媒 (91传媒) is now accepting submissions for the 2022 John Cotton Dana Award (JCD). The John Cotton Dana Award is one of the most prestigious awards given to libraries and honors outstanding library public relations. Up to eight...
A fresh update of Zeng and Qin's definitive book on metadata
CHICAGO — Previously named a Choice Outstanding Academic Title, the new third edition of “ Metadata,” published by 91传媒 Neal-Schuman, has been thoroughly updated to incorporate developments and changes in metadata and related domains. Marcia Lei Zeng and...
AASL Curate Project selected for 91传媒 Emerging Leader Work
CHICAGO – Developing Critical Curators Seeking Diverse Perspectives, a project proposed by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL), has been selected as a part of the 2022 91传媒 (91传媒) Emerging Leaders program. AASL’s...
Actress and comedian Molly Shannon to serve as 2022 National Library Week honorary chair
CHICAGO—Molly Shannon, multiple Emmy-nominated and Spirit Award-winning actress, comedian, and legendary Saturday Night Live cast member, will help celebrate our nation’s libraries as the honorary chair of National Library Week, April 3–9, 2022. Shannon...
Marisha C. Kelly Selected as New ITAL Assistant Editor
CHICAGO—The Information Technology and Libraries (ITAL) journal has chosen Marisha C. Kelly, MLIS as its new assistant editor. As the Reference and Instruction Librarian at Northcentral University, Kelly plans, develops, integrates, implements and...
Games and Gaming Round Table announces the opening of 2022 鈥淕ame On!鈥 Grant Application Period
CHICAGO, IL – The Games and Gaming Round Table of the 91传媒 is proud to sponsor its annual grant program to enable libraries to develop gaming programs or collections for their patrons. Through the “Game On!” grants, $500.00 will be...
U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono to join 91传媒 President Patricia 'Patty' Wong in conversation plus more
CHICAGO — 91传媒 President Patricia “Patty” Wong will be joined by U.S. Senator, Mazie K. Hirono in conversation at the LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience Opening Session, Jan. 22, 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. CT. They will discuss Senator Hirono’s memoir,...
91传媒/ARL Seek Feedback on Draft Cultural Proficiencies for Racial Equity Framework
CHICAGO; WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Joint 91传媒/ARL Building Cultural Proficiencies for Racial Equity Framework Task Force seeks feedback from the library community on the initial draft framework. Library workers can submit feedback on the CommentPress site of...
PLA announces candidates for 2022 Board Election
CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) 2022 Nominating Committee has unveiled the slate of candidates for the Association’s 2022 Election. This year, six nominees will stand for three positions on the PLA Board of Directors: 2023-2024 president...
2022 Professional Development Scholarship available
CHICAGO — The 91传媒 Learning Round Table (LRT) will award up to $1,000 to an individual to participate in continuing education event(s) between Sept. 1, 2022 and Aug. 31, 2023. The award recipient will be required to share their new learning with other...
CHICAGO — On January 18, 2022, the sixth annual US National Day of Racial Healing, the 91传媒 (91传媒), the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), and the Society of American Archivists (SAA) call upon our collective memberships...
Beyond basic skills in information literacy instruction
CHICAGO — Librarians know that information literacy is much more complex and nuanced than the basic library research skill that it's often portrayed as; in fact, as outlined by the ACRL Framework, research is a contextual activity. But the settings in...
Showcase Your Best Marketing Pieces by Applying for the Core PR Xchange Awards
Applications are open for the 2022 PR Xchange Awards! This competition recognizes the very best public relations materials produced by libraries in the past year. Entries are evaluated on content, originality, and design by a team of experts in public...
