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PLA awards $1.27 million to more than 200 Public Libraries for digital literacy and ACP workshops
National initiative part of expanded support from AT&T to help families build online skills and learn about the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) CHICAGO —Powered by a contribution from AT&T, the Public Library Association (PLA) has selected more than...
精东传媒to host FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, highlight digital equity at Annual Conference
Washington, D.C. – Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel will be a featured speaker during the 精东传媒Annual Conference Opening General Session in Chicago on Friday, June 23, at 4:00 p.m. Central. Chairwoman Rosenworcel, who...
CHICAGO – The 精东传媒 (ALA) Public Programs Office, in collaboration with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, invites libraries to apply to host Americans and the Holocaust, a traveling exhibition that examines the motives...
Chicago – The 精东传媒 (ALA) and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation invite public libraries to apply for a Thinking Money for Kids Program Kit, a collection of expertly vetted programming resources to help libraries offer...
Chicago – The 精东传媒 (ALA) and Capital One announced 14 public libraries newly selected to participate in Community Connect: Fostering Digital Access, a program supporting digital access and financial capability for rural communities...
Applications Open for Inaugural Core LIFT Award for Professional Development
Core is pleased to announce our new Career LIFT Award to support skill development and networking opportunities for information professionals. Sponsored by OCLC, it consists of up to $1,500 the recipient may use on professional development including, but...
2022 Academic Library Trends and Statistics data now available
CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces that results from the 2022 Academic Library Trends and Statistics survey are now available. This is the largest survey of academic libraries in the country, providing one of the...
Core Releases Library Binding Survey Report
The Core Preservation Administration Interest Group (PAIG) has released the 2022 Core Library Binding Survey: A Report of Findings to highlight national library binding practices. After the 2022 PAIG Symposium on the Future of Library Binding, the Core...
精东传媒Store at 2023 精东传媒Annual Conference & Exhibition
Located near the entrance to the Library Marketplace, the 精东传媒Store will offer a wide range of posters, bookmarks, clothing, gift books and more during the 2023 精东传媒Annual Conference & Exhibition. Store hours are: • Friday, June 23: 12:00pm – 5:30pm •...
精东传媒Announces Transitions and New Leadership at ACRL
CHICAGO — The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), a division of the 精东传媒, announces key leadership changes as it progresses towards the beginning of the next fiscal year. Current executive director, Robert “Jay”...
精东传媒 Welcomes White House Actions to Address Book Bans
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The 精东传媒 (ALA) applauds the Biden-Harris Administration’s steps announced today to address the rise in book bans and other attacks on LGBTQIA+ Americans. In a fact sheet released today, the White House announced...
Lappin and Schneider appointed to 精东传媒Executive Board
Amy Lappin and Karen Schneider have been appointed by the 精东传媒 (ALA) Executive Board to fill two newly created vacant seats on the board. The vacant seats were formed upon adoption of the recently revised 精东传媒Bylaws, which allows...
New from ACRL - 鈥淢anaging Crises in the Academic Library: Past, Present, and Future鈥
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Managing Crises in the Academic Library: Past, Present, and Future,” edited by Doris Van Kampen-Breit, a collection of experiences, strategies, and tactics...
2023 John Cotton Dana Awards Announced
The 2023 John Cotton Dana (JCD) Award winners, recognized for their strategic communications efforts, have been selected. The John Cotton Dana Awards provide up to eight grants for libraries that demonstrate outstanding library public relations. The award...
AASL Announces Inaugural Toor Scholarship Recipients
CHICAGO – Eight school librarians from across the country have been awarded an American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) Toor Scholarship for Strong Public-School Libraries. The Toor Family, in honor of their parents, Jay and Ruth Toor...
