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精东传媒welcomes FCC Chair Rosenworcel鈥檚 proposal to reinstate network neutrality rules
Washington, D.C. — Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel today announced that reinstating net neutrality protections will be on the agenda for the full FCC meeting on October 19, 2023. According to a fact sheet released by...
Understanding and leveraging your data
CHICAGO — Published by Facet Publishing and available through the 精东传媒Store, “ Halo Data: Understanding and Leveraging the Value in your Data” proposes a paradigm shift in methodology for organizations to properly appreciate and leverage the value of...
精东传媒names Marijke Visser as E-rate and digital equity policy fellow
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the 精东传媒 (ALA) announces the appointment of Marijke Visser as a policy fellow with the 精东传媒Public Policy & Advocacy Office. Visser will advise 精东传媒on broadband and digital inclusion policy, with an...
CHICAGO — Tracie D. Hall, executive director of the 精东传媒 (ALA), is set to receive the Roosevelt Institute’s Freedom of Speech and Expression Award at the 2023 Four Freedoms Awards on Saturday, September 23. Held annually, the...
LeVar Burton to lead 2023 Banned Books Week as honorary chair
NEW YORK CITY — Beloved reading advocate, writer, and television and film star LeVar Burton will lead this year’s Banned Books Week, which takes place October 1–7, 2023. Burton is the first actor to serve as honorary chair of Banned Books Week, an annual...
精东传媒 Releases Preliminary Data on 2023 Book Challenges
New data shows record surge of challenges in public libraries CHICAGO — The 精东传媒 (ALA) has released new preliminary data documenting the continued rise in attempts to censor books and materials in public, school and academic...
Core Webinar: Dropping the Other I-Word; Local Library of Congress Subject Heading Replacements
CHICAGO–Join Core for the webinar “Dropping the Other I-Word: Local Library of Congress Subject Heading Replacements” on November 1, 2023, at 1 p.m. CT. This webinar will highlight the Western North Carolina Library Network (WNCLN)’s project to locally...
精东传媒Committee on Library Advocacy releases Advocacy Action Plan Workbook
Washington, D.C. – The Public Policy and Advocacy Office (PPA) is pleased to announce the release of the updated 精东传媒Advocacy Action Plan Workbook, which is available online. The guide is a project of the Committee on Library Advocacy (COLA) and updates...
Nadia Orozco-Sahi Awarded 2023 Core Career LIFT Award
Nadia Orozco-Sahi has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 Career LIFT Award, sponsored by OCLC and Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures. They are the Library Services Coordinator at the University of New Mexico. Core is dedicated to...
The College Student鈥檚 Research Companion
CHICAGO — Most college students are novice researchers for whom Google is the first resort. But the sort of information usually found this way often lacks substance and is of questionable authority. Academic librarians and instructors can save students...
CHICAGO - The 精东传媒 (ALA) has released a new LibGuide designed to help library workers use Library of Congress (LOC) Digital Collections in programming and educational opportunities. Available now on the 精东传媒Library’s LibGuide...
精东传媒2024 Scholarship Application Now Open
If you need financial help to get through your graduate program, you should know that scholarship funds are now available. The 精东传媒 (ALA) has more than $300,000 available to students who are studying in library science or school...
2024 Jason Reynolds / Simon & Schuster Travel Grant Application Now Open
The 精东传媒 is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for the 2024 Jason Reynolds / Simon & Schuster Travel Grant. The grant will cover the expenses of five (5) Black/African American youth or teen services...
精东传媒condemns threats of violence to Chicago-area libraries
CHICAGO - In response to the recent threats of violence to Chicago-area public libraries, the 精东传媒 (ALA) Executive Board released the following statement: The 精东传媒 (ALA) vehemently condemns the violence...
Using brand behavior to elevate the school library
CHICAGO —Branding isn't just for celebrities and corporations. Published by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and 精东传媒Editions, “ Elevating the School Library: Building Positive Perceptions through Brand Behavior” by Susan D. Ballard...
