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August 19, 2024
ƵOpens 2025 Annual Conference & Exhibition Call for Proposals
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CHICAGO — Ƶinvites education program and poster proposals for the 2025 Annual Conference & Exhibition, taking place June 26 – July 1, 2025, in Philadelphia. The submission sites are open now through September 23, 2024.
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July 25, 2024
Sam Helmick chosen 2024-2025 Ƶ president-elect
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The Ƶ Council decided on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, that Sam Helmick will be the 2024-2025 president-elect effective immediately.
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July 9, 2024
New Public Library Technology Survey report details digital equity roles
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Nearly half of libraries now lend internet hotspots; 95% offer digital literacy training CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) today published the 2023 Public Library Technology Survey report. The national survey updates emerging trends around...
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July 2, 2024
Hohl inaugurated 2024-2025 Ƶpresident
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Cindy Hohl, director of policy analysis and operational support at Kansas City (Mo.) Public Library, was inaugurated ƵPresident for 2024-2025 on Tuesday, July 2, at the ƵAnnual Conference in San Diego.
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May 7, 2024
Ƶpartners with League of Women Voters to empower voters in 2024
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The Ƶ and League of Women Voters today announced a new partnership to educate and empower voters in 2024.
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April 17, 2024
The TRANSFORMERS Are Ready to Roll Out for Library Card Sign-Up Month
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The Ƶ (ALA) is teaming up with Skybound Entertainment and Hasbro to encourage people to roll out to their libraries with the TRANSFORMERS franchise, featuring Optimus Prime, as part of Library Card Sign-Up Month in September.
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Ƶ to Host Historic Intellectual Freedom Summit at the Library of Congress
Event to Forge Collaborative Playbook to Address Censorship Challenges and Protect Free Expression WASHINGTON - The Ƶ (ALA) is convening a third Intellectual Freedom Summit in its nearly 150-year history, bringing together...
Filmmaker Ava Duvernay To Lead Banned Books Week As Honorary Chair
Filmmaker Ava Duvernay To Lead Banned Books Week As Honorary Chair White House Honoree Julia Garnett to Serve as Youth Honorary Chair CHICAGO – Award-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay has been named honorary chair for Banned Books Week 2024, which takes...
Call for ƵAwards Jury Volunteers
ƵMembers are invited to submit interest in volunteering to serve on ƵAwards Juries. Members who wish to be considered for Awards Juries should submit their interest via this online form by Monday, September 30, 2024. Final jury appointments are made...
Accepting Applications for 2025 Class of ƵEmerging Leaders - Last Week to Apply
The Ƶ (ALA) is now accepting applications for the 2025 class of Emerging Leaders (EL). Details on the program criteria can be found on the Emerging Leaders web page. The deadline to apply is Friday September 6, 2024. Apply now...
Cultivating kindness and wellbeing in libraries
CHICAGO — Information professionals work in dynamically changing environments with a diverse range of patrons, which can sometimes present stressful situations. “ The Kind Librarian: Cultivating a Culture of Kindness and Wellbeing in Libraries,” published...
Core Webinar Series: Build Your Personal Website With Quarto
CHICAGO—Core is pleased to present the four-part webinar series “Build Your Personal Website with Quarto." Are you interested in sharing your work, such as scholarship, creative work, and other projects, and increasing your online visibility? Creating a...
Core extends free webinar registration for LIS students and faculty
CHICAGO - Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures (Core) is pleased to announce that LIS students who are student members of the Ƶ may again this year register for any Core webinar free of charge. Students who wish to take...
948,000 and Counting: Free Webinar on Public Service Loan Forgiveness
The Ƶ (ALA) will present a free webinar for library workers about Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) on Oct. 2, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. Eastern.
ƵNominating Committee seeks ƵPresident-elect, ƵTreasurer, & ƵCouncilor at Large candidates
The Nominating Committee for the Ƶ election is seeking nominees for the positions of Ƶpresident-elect, treasurer and councilor-at-large on the 2025 spring ballot. The Ƶthrives thanks to the energy, diversity, and...
GameRT’s 2024 Game On! Grant awarded to Los Angeles Unified School District, California
CHICAGO, IL – The Games & Gaming Round Table (GameRT) of the Ƶ is pleased to announce the Los Angeles Unified School District in Los Angeles, California as the recipient of their 2024 Game On! Grant. GameRT introduced the Game...
Ƶ Announces Revised Date for Ƶ2025 Annual Conference & Exhibition in Philadelphia
CHICAGO — The Ƶ (ALA) announced today a revised date for its highly anticipated Ƶ2025 Annual Conference & Exhibition in Philadelphia. Originally scheduled for June 26 – July 1, 2025, the conference will now take place on June...
New from ACRL - “Toward Inclusive Academic Librarian Hiring Practices”
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Toward Inclusive Academic Librarian Hiring Practices,” edited by Kathryn Houk, Jordan Nielsen, and Jenny Wong-Welch. This collection can help you center...
ƵOpens 2025 Annual Conference & Exhibition Call for Proposals
CHICAGO — Ƶinvites education program and poster proposals for the 2025 Annual Conference & Exhibition, taking place June 26 – July 1, 2025, in Philadelphia. The submission sites are open now through September 23, 2024.
American Libraries recognizes 12 libraries in its 2024 Library Design Showcase
Twelve new and renovated libraries, as well as their architects, have been recognized in American Libraries’ 2024 Library Design Showcase.
AASL Commends the Free to Read Project
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commends the Free to Read Project, the Girl Scout Gold Award Project by Kate Lindley, approving a resolution made by the Virginia Association of School Librarians (VAASL), an AASL...
