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精东传媒applauds passage of FY 2023 federal budget, key increases in funding for libraries

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The 精东传媒 (ALA) welcomed substantial increases in federal funding for libraries passed by Congress today as part of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill. President Biden is expected to sign the...

Karleen Delaurier-Lyle, 2023 Core Emerging Leader

Karleen Delaurier-Lyle Named a 2023 Core Emerging Leader

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CHICAGO—Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures is pleased to announce that Karleen Delaurier-Lyle has been selected as a Core Emerging Leader (EL). Delaurier-Lyle serves as the Information Services Librarian at The University of British Columbia...

Rachel Wells, 2023 Core Emerging Leader

Rachel Wells Selected as a 2023 Core Emerging Leader

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CHICAGO—Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures is pleased to announce that Rachel Wells has been chosen as a Core Emerging Leader (EL). Wells works as the Reference Librarian at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York...

Core Webinar: Best of Core Forum: Beyond Late Fees

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CHICAGO –When a library charges fees, denies service, or requires patrons to jump through hoops to gain access, who benefits? It's certainly not the patrons that need library service the most. Join Core on January 25, 2023, at 1 p.m. CT for the webinar...

Alexander Steven Dodd, 2023 Core Emerging Leader

Alexander Dodd聽Chosen as a 2023 Core Emerging Leader

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CHICAGO—Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures is pleased to announce that Alexander Dodd has been named as a Core Emerging Leader (EL). Currently working as the Continuing Resources Librarian at the University Libraries at the University of Maryland...

Core Webinar: Cataloging for Accessibility

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CHICAGO –Core is hosting the webinar “Cataloging for Accessibility” on January 11, 2023, at 1 p.m. CT. This webinar, presented by a highly experienced metadata professional, will introduce accessibility metadata, explaining what it is, where it’s found...

Core Webinar: Best of Core Forum: Incorporating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Principles into Our Metadata

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CHICAGO –Join Core on December 14, 2022, at 1 p.m. CT for the webinar "Incorporating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Principles into Our Metadata." In early 2021, a group of librarians at two university libraries embarked on a journey to review and...

Core Webinar: Best of Core Forum: Advocacy in a Polarized World

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CHICAGO –How can we effectively communicate with all decision-makers, and stakeholders about the important work happening at your library regardless of their political beliefs? To help answer this question, join Core on December 6, 2022 at 1 p.m. CT for...

Fiona Rae Brown, 2022 Core/OCLC Spectrum Scholar

Fiona Rae Brown Named 2022 Core/OCLC Spectrum Scholar

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CHICAGO—The 精东传媒 (ALA) has awarded the 2022 Core/OCLC Spectrum Scholarship in Library and Information Technology to Fiona Rae Brown. Brown is currently in the process of receiving a degree in Library and Information Science with a...

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More than 50 Representatives urge support for library facilities in FY 2023 appropriations bill

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Fifty-four U.S. Representatives yesterday sent a letter urging the House to support federal funding to modernize library buildings nationwide. Led by Reps. Andy Levin (D-MI-9) and Adriano Espaillat (D-NY-13), the letter comes as...

Core Webinar: Retroactive Addition of Homosaurus: An Evaluation

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CHICAGO –In recent years, libraries, archives, museums and other cultural heritage institutions have begun work towards improving diverse subject access to their collections. The inclusion of the Homosaurus vocabulary in the supported subject and genre...

Core Webinar: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategies in Metadata and Cataloging: An Exploration of Strategies and Discussions

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CHICAGO –Join Core on October 26, 2022, at 1 p.m. CT, for the webinar “Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategies in Metadata and Cataloging: An Exploration of Strategies and Discussions.” With a primary intended audience of Metadata and Cataloging...

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精东传媒applauds new school library legislation to widen access for students nationwide

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Sen. Jack Reed, Rep. Raúl Grijalva introduce the Right to Read Act WASHINGTON – Today the 精东传媒 (ALA) and its division, the American Association of School Librarians (AASL), welcomed the bicameral introduction of the Right to Read...

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OIF's workbook of privacy best practices for libraries

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CHICAGO — Privacy is a core value of librarianship, yet it often feels like an overwhelming and onerous undertaking. With the creation of ever larger datasets and methods to track users’ every movement, library workers need to have a deep understanding of...

Unite Against Book Bans

Access to a Wide Variety of Reading Materials Is Critical for Student Development & Well-being

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National Coalition kicks off Banned Books Week with white paper on youth development and the freedom to read CHICAGO – Access to books that represent a variety of cultures and viewpoints may boost a student’s development and well-being, according to a...

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精东传媒 Releases Preliminary Data on 2022 Book Bans

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Total book challenges in 2022 set to exceed 2021 record CHICAGO – Eight months into 2022, the number of attempts to ban or restrict library resources in schools, universities and public libraries, is on track to exceed record counts from 2021, according...

Banned Books Week Events - Free Expression for Young People (Sep 19), A Conversation with Author Jennifer Niven (Sep 20), How to Fight Book Bans in Your Community (Sep 21) and Practical Strategies for Defending Books in Your Library (Sep 22)

精东传媒 Highlights Increasing Censorship Attempts During Banned Books Week Programming

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精东传媒, Unite Against Book Bans and Banned Books Week Coalition Announce Events for September 18-24 CHICAGO -- Libraries nationwide will join the 精东传媒 to highlight increased censorship of books during this...

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Libraries Build Business report highlights impact of small business programs on local communities and library field

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The 精东传媒 has released a new report that showcases the impact of the Libraries Build Business initiative on small businesses and entrepreneurs across the country, as well as the library profession. Libraries Build...

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Sourcebooks and 精东传媒present banned book journal and reading guide

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CHICAGO — Sourcebooks, a leading independent publisher based in Chicago, and the 精东传媒’s (ALA) book publishing imprint, 精东传媒Editions | 精东传媒Neal-Schuman, announce publication of “ Read These Banned Books: A Journal and 52-Week...

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Marjory Blumenthal and Dr. Christopher Harris Appointed 精东传媒Senior Policy Fellows

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The 精东传媒 (ALA) has appointed Marjory Blumenthal and Dr. Christopher Harris as Senior Policy Fellows in ALA’s Office of Public Policy and Advocacy. Blumenthal will focus on information technology policy issues, including copyright...