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    The Week in Libraries: March 15, 2024

    Among the week's headlines: ALA reports that book bans are still surging; the end has come for ALA's LibLearnX; a shocking escalation in a battle over the freedom to read at an Alabama library; and a handy roundup of state legislation designed to protect libraries.

  • Libraries

    Library Community Readies for PLA 2024

    With a strong program and solid registration numbers, excitement is running high for the 2024 Public Library Association Conference, set for April 3–5 in Columbus, Ohio.

  • Libraries

    PLA 2024: Program Picks

    DEI, leadership, literacy, and, of course, defending the freedom to read are among the themes represented in a strong PLA 2024 professional program.

  • Libraries

    Legislative Attacks on State Library Associations are Dangerous—and Illegal

    EveryLibrary's John Chrastka argues that the legislative attacks on the work of library associations, if allowed to stand, could undermine the foundation of all professional association activities and destabilize the collaborative networks vital to any profession.

  • Libraries

    ALA Reports Record Spike in Book Titles Challenged in 2023

    In a release, ALA officials said that 4,240 unique book titles were reported challenged in schools and libraries in 2023, a stunning 65% increase over 2022, when 2,571 unique titles were targeted for censorship.

  • Libraries

    ALA to Cease LibLearnX in 2026

    After three challenging years, ALA officials said the 2025 event in Phoenix will be the last winter show produced by the association.

  • Libraries

    The Week in Libraries: March 8, 2024

    Among the week's headlines: librarians head to Washington D.C. to push for library funding; a Llano County librarian is suing for wrongful termination after being fired for refusing to ban books; and EveryLibrary issues a paper exploring the political threats facing academic libraries.

  • Libraries

    The Week in Libraries: March 1, 2024

    Among the week's headlines: Georgia moves a step closer to banning the ALA; a library e-book bill is back in Connecticut; and librarian TikTok star Mychal Threets, who went viral for sharing 'library joy,' has left his job.

  • Libraries

    Freedom to Read Advocates Blast Alabama Library's Ban on LGBTQ Book Purchases

    The criticism comes after the Autauga-Prattville Public Library’s newly appointed board enacted a new policy suspending the purchase of children’s or young adult books that include "sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender discordance," a move the National Coalition Against Censorship called "discriminatory and unconstitutional."

  • Libraries

    The American Library Association Releases 'Book Résumés' for Banned Books

    The ALA’s Unite Against Book Bans initiative has unveiled a new free resource this week: a collection of "book résumés," documents created in collaboration with dozens of publishers that summarize a banned book’s significance and educational value for use in local advocacy work.

  • Libraries

    The Week in Libraries: February 16, 2024

    Maryland lawmakers seek to protect libraries, Florida governor Ron DeSantis appears to acknowledge that book banning efforts have gone too far, and more.

  • Libraries

    The Week in Libraries: February 9, 2024

    Among the week's headlines: The American Library Association announces five new "Core Values" for librarianship; a candidate for Missouri secretary of state campaigns by burning library books with a flamethrower; and OCLC is suing a shadow archive site.

  • Publisher News

    Elsevier Chairman YS Chi Elected AAP Board Chair

    Chi, chairman of Elsevier and director of corporate affairs for the RELX Group, has served on the AAP board since 2007, and previously served as its chair from 2016 to 2017.

  • Libraries

    The Week in Libraries: February 2, 2024

    Among the week's headlines: PLA 2024 is next on the library conference calendar; Alabama takes aim at ALA; and Georgia proposes a book rating law.

  • Libraries

    The Week in Libraries: January 26, 2024

    Among the week's headlines: LibLearnX 2024 is in the books; Oklahoma appoints a conservative media provocateur to a key post; and new bills emerge to defend libraries and the freedom to read.

  • Libraries

    Librarians Gather for ALA's Second In-Person LibLearnX

    Despite modest attendance, LibLearnX 2024 once again offered an engaging program, including compelling talks from Kate DiCamillo, Michele Norris, and Jesus Trejo, among others, and a professional program exploring a range of such hot topics as the freedom to read, sustainability, and AI.

  • Libraries

    The Week in Libraries: January 19, 2024

    Among the week’s headlines: ALA’s LibLearnX 2024 gets underway; students and librarians at an Idaho high school push back against book bans; and an Alabama legislator wants to make it easy for politicians to fire library board members.

  • Publisher News

    In Major Win, Appeals Court Upholds Block on Texas Book Rating Law

    In an unequivocal 36-page decision, a three-judge panel of the Fifth Circuit—said to be the most conservative court in the nation—agreed with a lower court that the mandatory book ratings called for by the Texas law HB 900 were unconstitutional.

  • Libraries

    The Week in Libraries: January 12, 2024

    Among this week's headlines: EveryLibrary updates its “legislation to watch” tracker for 2024; Indiana lawmakers take aim at how libraries are funded in the state; and the Los Angeles Public Library gets into publishing.

  • Libraries

    OverDrive: Record Number of Libraries Hit One Million Digital Lends in 2023

    Another year, another record: OverDrive reps reported this week that 152 libraries around the world reached million-checkout milestone last year, including 23 first-timers.

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