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New Research Analyzes Collection Development of Trans Materials in School Libraries

CHICAGO – Newly published research study from the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) peer-reviewed online journal, School Library Research (SLR), investigated high school libraries’ collections of materials with trans themes and characters...

Denise Davis Appointed °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Senior Fellow for Research and Data

The °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ (°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥) has appointed Denise Davis as a Senior Fellow in °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥’s Department on Institutional Advancement, Programs, and Partnerships and in its Public Policy and Advocacy Office.

Project Outcome for Academic Libraries 2024 Report

CHICAGO — The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) is pleased to announce the publication of the fiscal year 2024 report for the Project Outcome for Academic Libraries toolkit. Data in this report includes all immediate and follow-up...

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Penguin Random House and United for Libraries Announce New Grant Program

Penguin Random House and United for Libraries today announced a new grant program serving rural and small libraries across the country. The initiative will serve rural and small libraries in need across the country through grant funds, education, and in...

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Applications for the 2025 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries are now open

Libraries can apply for the 2025 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries. Deadline for applications is January 12, 2025. The grants awards funds and resources for graphic novel collection development and programming.

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Core Webinar: Don’t Just Survive. THRIVE During Your Construction Project.

Core hosts the webinar "Don’t Just Survive. THRIVE During Your Construction Project." on November 19, 2024, at 1 p.m. CT. Attendees will receive an overview of construction administration that can be applied to all types of library improvement projects.

Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction 2025 Longlist. Shortlist anounced November 12!

Longlist for 2025 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction announced

A total of 46 books (23 fiction, 23 nonfiction) has been selected for the longlist for the 2025 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction.

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AASL Opens Call for Proposals for National Conference

CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has opened the proposal submission site for its 2025 national conference. AASL invites proposals for concurrent sessions and research empowering practice sessions to be presented Oct. 17-18...

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Core Board Appoints Don Allgeier as President-Elect

The Core Board of Directors decided on Thursday, October 17, 2024, that Don Allgeier will be the 2024-2025 president-elect effective immediately. He will assume the office of President for the 2025-2026 term and Past-President for the 2026-2027 term.

LLX - LibLearnX The Library Learning Experience - Phoenix, AX - Jan. 24-27, 2025 - °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥

°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ opens registration and launches Preliminary Program for 2025 LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience in Phoenix, AZ

LibLearnX is a four-day learning conference that invites °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ members and non-members to participate in collaborative and engaging education, networking, and celebrations.

2025 Eli M Oboler Memorial Award. Now accepting submissions! Books published in 2023/2024 with the central concern of one or more issues, events, questions, or controversies in the area of intellectual freedom. Deadline: January 2, 2025. ala.org/ifrt/oboler. Intellectual Freedom Round Table

IFRT Seeks Nominations for the Eli M. Oboler Award

The Intellectual Freedom Round Table is seeking book nominations for the 2025 Eli M. Oboler Memorial Award. The award winner will be announced in the spring of 2025. A certificate of recognition and $500 cash award will be presented at the 2025 American...

Deadline approaching for Carnegie-Whitney Award applications for guides to library resources

CHICAGO —The °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Publishing Committee provides a grant of up to $5,000 for the preparation of print or electronic reading lists, indexes or other guides to library resources that promote reading or the use of library resources at...

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PLA seeks responses to 2024 Public Library Staff Survey

The Public Library Association (PLA) has opened its annual survey and invited all U.S. public libraries to participate. The 2024 Public Library Staff Survey is open now through Dec. 14, 2024.

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New Research Analyzes Collaboration Between School Librarians and Teachers

CHICAGO – Newly published research study from the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) peer-reviewed online journal, School Library Research (SLR), used interviews and research methodology to analyze successful collaborations between school...

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Kevin King, elected to lead Core in 2025-26, will step away from the position

Kevin A. R. King, in line for the Core division of the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ presidency, will not assume the role citing his new Library Director role requires his full attention.