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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 °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ (°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥) 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 °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Receives Transformational Gift to Fund Scholarships
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James W. Lewis has made the largest individual bequest to the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ 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 °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥’s National Library Week, April 6-12, 2025.
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November 14, 2024
°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ launches national search for executive director
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The °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ (°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥) 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 °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ member leaders.
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November 11, 2024
Cronk, Jamison, McCauley seek °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ 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 °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥.
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°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ in the News
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In observance of Banned Books Week, the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ and PEN America released reports on book censorship across the country.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
