Librarian Named to Forbes 50 Over 50 List
Librarian and executive director of the American Library Association (ALA), Tracie D. Hall, has been named to Forbes’ Top 50 Over 50 list for 2023.
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Washington Library Worker to Appear on Jeopardy!
It’s no surprise that librarians and library workers rule on Jeopardy! With their research skills and proximity to information daily, it’s hard to think of better contestants. And one more is set to test their skills and knowledge on the popular game show.
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Barack Obama Extends Support to American Librarians in an Open Letter
Former President of the United States Barack Obama published an open letter July 17 that extends support to America’s librarians in an era of rising book challenges and growing personal attacks against those who resist them.
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Nominate Your Favorite Librarian for the I Love My Librarian Award
Has a librarian made a difference in your life or gone above and beyond to serve your community? Then show them some love by nominating them for the 2024 I Love My Librarian Award!
The I Love My Librarian Award invites library lovers like you to recognize the accomplishments of exceptional public, school, college, community college, or university librarians. Each year, up to 10 librarians are honored at a ceremony held in their honor and receive a $5,000 cash award.
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Adaptation and Innovation in a Time of Censorship: The State of America’s Libraries 2023
Today, the American Library Association (ALA) kicked off National Library Week with the release of the State of America’s Libraries Report, which tells the story of how libraries are innovating and adapting to improve the well-being of their communities in the midst of censorship challenges. It also includes the highly anticipated list of the most challenged books
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ALA Executive Director to Receive Beacon Award from Illinois Humanities
American Library Association Executive Director Tracie D. Hall’s list of accolades grows with the announcement this week that she will receive the Beacon Award from Illinois Humanities. Founded in 1974, the nonprofit Illinois Humanities is an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities that activates the humanities through free public programs, grants, and educational
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Notes from the Field: Library Work in an Environment of Book Banning
This is a tough time to be a librarian. Materials and programs are being challenged, and core library values of inclusivity and freedom of information are at stake. I spoke to two librarians on the front line of the struggle to find out what it’s really like and how they are holding up. They asked
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America Loves These Librarians!
Today the American Library Association (ALA) announced the recipients of the I Love My Librarian Award. Thousands of library users from across the United States submit nominations for the award each year—but only 10 nominees can receive the honor. This year’s winners from academic, public, and school libraries are being recognized for their expertise, dedication, and impact on
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LibLearnX in New Orleans: Laissez les bons temps rouler!
The library world is converging in New Orleans at the end of January for a new breed of library conference. And if you work in the library profession, you should be there. Rising from the ashes of the American Library Association’s (ALA) now-defunct Midwinter gatherings, LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience (held January 27-30, at the
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ICYMI: ALA Executive Director Tracie D. Hall’s Literarian Award Acceptance Speech
“Moments like these are not intended to shine a spotlight on one individual but rather to hold up a mirror that reflects all of the people and places that have contributed to what an individual has become. Tonight is a reflection of two groups of people that have lit a lifelong fire within me—people who
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