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精东传媒 President Emily Drabinski to be honored with award from The Publishing Triangle

The 精东传媒 (ALA) is pleased to share that President Emily Drabinski will receive the Torchbearer Award from The Publishing Triangle, the association of LGBTQ+ people in publishing.

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Wei Ling Goh Named 2023 Core/OCLC Spectrum Scholar

The 精东传媒 (ALA) has awarded the 2023 Core/OCLC Spectrum Scholarship in Library and Information Technology to Wei Ling Goh.

infographic charting the rise in unique titles challenged in the United States, from 378 in 2000 to a high of 4240 in 2023. Significant increases to challenges began in 2021.

精东传媒 reports record number of unique book titles challenged in 2023

The number of titles targeted for censorship surged 65 percent in 2023 compared to 2022, reaching the highest levels ever documented by the 精东传媒 (ALA). The new numbers show efforts to censor 4,240 unique book titles in schools and libraries.

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Samantha Peter chosen as the 2024 recipient of the LIRT Librarian Recognition Award

The Library Instruction Round Table (LIRT) of the 精东传媒 has chosen Samantha Peter, Chair of Research & Instruction and Instructional Design Librarian at the University of Wyoming Libraries, as the 2024 recipient of the LIRT Librarian Recognition Award.

Four staff members of the Randall Library at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington, recipient of the LIRT Innovation in Instruction Award posing informally around a conference table.

University of North Carolina Wilmington chosen as the 2024 recipient of the LIRT Innovation in Instruction Award

The Library Instruction Round Table (LIRT) is please to announce the Randall Library at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) is the recipient of the 2024 Innovation in Instruction Award.

Columbus, Ohio, hosts national showcase for public library innovation

Conference to bring more than 6,200 library leaders for programs ranging from artificial intelligence to addressing learning loss to boosting accessibility for all.

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Rosetta G. Le receives AASL Distinguished School Administrator Award

Rosetta G. Le, Principal at Suncrest Elementary School, is the recipient of the 2024 American Association of School Librarians (AASL) Distinguished School Administrator Award.

More Sessions Confirmed for the 鈥淏est of Core Forum鈥 Webinar Collection for 2023 Event

Core is pleased to announce another updated list of selections for the second “Best of Core Forum” webinar collection. These webinars are based on programs presented at the 2023 Core Forum. The presenters are adapting the program content into live webinars to extend the reach of their sessions and expertise.

ALSC Seeks Proposals for Practitioner Education Guide for Library Workers Supporting Emerging Readers

ALSC invites proposals from qualified researchers to develop a practitioner education guide for library workers. This guide will translate evidence-based research on skills needed for school-age children to become fluent readers into practical approaches that support the acquisition of these skills in emerging readers and inform ways library workers can support those skills, especially in the public and school library environments.

精东传媒 2024 Election Opens

The 精东传媒 (ALA) election polls open on Monday, March April 11, 2024.  精东传媒members are encouraged to cast a digital ballot to vote for association-wide leadership that will shape the future and direction of the association. ALA’s annual election will close on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. 

Business reference experts select annual list of Best of the Best Business Reference Websites

The annual Best of the Best Business Reference Websites list was announced by the Business Reference and Services Section (BRASS) Education Committee.

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Michelle Demeter Appointed College & Research Libraries Editor

ACRL announces the appointment of Michelle Demeter, head of instruction and undergraduate services at New York University, to the post of editor for College & Research Libraries (C&RL). Demeter will serve as editor-designate for the journal beginning July 1, 2024, and begin an initial three-year term as editor on July 1, 2025.

Introduction to Documentation Studies, available at the 精东传媒Store.

Introduction to Documentation Studies

What do a composer, a writer, a painter, a historian, a political activist, and a social agency office have in common? They all create documents to communicate and inform the world, making documentation a necessity for any human interaction in society. Published by Facet Publishing and available through the 精东传媒Store, “Introduction to Documentation Studies” outlines the historical background of, and the theoretical foundation for a complementary approach to documentation issues and processes.

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Submissions Now Open for the 2024 John Cotton Dana Awards

Up to eight $10,000 awards will be provided by the H.W. Wilson Foundation in 2024. Libraries of all types and sizes are encouraged to submit entries for a 2024 John Cotton Dana Award. Entries should highlight a strategic communications campaign from the past year. Examples of past campaigns have included rebranding efforts, promotion of archives and special collections, awareness campaigns, community partnerships and special events. Entries may be submitted by any library, Friends group, consulting agency or service provider, unless they are represented on the JCD committee.

精东传媒Executive Board decision on LibLearnX

After careful evaluation and analysis of financial and other critical factors, the 精东传媒 Executive Board has decided that LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience will not be held in 2026.