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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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Core Webinar Series: Library Facility Master Planning
CHICAGO—Core/Buildings & Operations: Buildings for College and University Libraries and Planning & Design Committees are pleased to present the four-part webinar series “Library Facility Master Planning." Library leaders with responsibility for one or...
Core Webinar: Trailblazing Pathways Across the Digital Divide
Join Core for the webinar "Trailblazing Pathways Across the Digital Divide" on September 3, 2024, at 1 p.m. CT. Participants will learn about a partnership between an academic library, Student Affairs, and campus IT to fund laptops for high-need students.
ALSC supports 2024 Bound to Stay Bound, Melcher Scholarships
The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) has awarded a total of 6 students the Bound to Stay Bound and Melcher Scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Ƶannounces 2024-2025 Spectrum Scholars
The Ƶ's (ALA) Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services awarded 2023 Spectrum Scholarships to 70 exceptional students pursuing graduate degrees in library and information studies.
AASL Commends the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commends the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC), approving a resolution made by the Massachusetts School Library Association (MSLA), an AASL Chapter. AASL annually...
AASL Commends Reading for Change
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commends Reading for Change, approving a resolution made by the Ohio Educational Library Media Association (OELMA), an AASL Chapter. AASL annually recognizes outstanding programs...
Core Webinar: Library In-Reach to Boost Morale and Realize Our Full Potential
Core hosts the webinar "Library In-Reach to Boost Morale and Realize Our Full Potential" on October 23, 2024, at 1 p.m. CT. In this session participants will learn seven easy-to-use in-reach techniques or can-do-isms.
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Information Literacy and Social Media: Empowered Student Engagement with the ACRL Framework” by Michele Santamaría and Nicole Pfannenstiel, demonstrating how...
Avalon A. Ruby Selected as the 2024 Peter Lyman Memorial/SAGE Scholarship Recipient
The Ƶ and SAGE are pleased to announce Avalon A. Ruby of Urbana, Illinois as the recipient of the 2024 Peter Lyman Memorial/SAGE Scholarship in New Media. Ruby believes that libraries are “focal points for storytelling’s various...
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commends 313Reads, approving a resolution made by the Michigan Association of School Librarians (MASL), an AASL Chapter. AASL annually recognizes outstanding programs, events, and...
Ƶ accredits University College London
For the first time ever, the Ƶ (ALA) Committee on Accreditation has granted accreditation to a program outside North America.
Kara J. Halden Selected as the 2024 David H. Clift Scholarship Recipient
The Ƶ (ALA) is pleased to announce the selection of Kara J. Halden of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, as the 2024 David H. Clift Scholarship recipient. The David H. Clift Scholarship was named for a former director of the American Library...
Call for ƵCommittee Volunteers for 2025-2027
ƵMembers are invited to volunteer for Ƶstanding committees for the 2025-2027 term. Serving on an Ƶstanding committee provides members with opportunities to: Gain valuable professional development and leadership experience Make an impact on key...
Accepting Applications for 2025 Class of ƵEmerging Leaders
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...
George M. Farris Selected as the 2024 Tom and Roberta Drewes Scholarship Recipient
The Ƶ (ALA) is pleased to announce the selection of George M. Farris of Nettleton, Mississippi as the 2024 Tom and Roberta Drewes Scholarship recipient. The $3,000 scholarship is awarded to a library support staff worker who is...
