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"Battle over library control continues..." Rivas and Christian joined former local library workers at the American Library Association’s national conference in New Orleans last weekend to speak out against private companies operating public libraries. “I hope to make other communities aware of how a private company can come in under the radar and work with city management and transform a whole public service without community input,” Rivas said. http://www.signalscv.com/archives/47475/

NYT Books on Instagram: "Attempts to ban books are accelerating across the U.S. at a rate never seen since tracking began more than 20 years ago, according to a new report from the American Library Association. So far in 2022, there have been attempts to ban or restrict access to 1,651 different titles, the group found, up from challenges to 1,597 books in 2021, the year with the highest number of complaints since the group began documenting book challenges decades ago. Book banning efforts…

Poster - ripped on top, but could look okay framed. Full sized large wall poster

The 2020 Census kicks off in April, and the American Library Association and its local, state, and federal partners have led the way to prepare libraries for the count. See what resources are available and what challenges still lie ahead.

National Library Week 2024: Ready, Set, Library! The theme for National Library Week 2024 (April 7-13) is Ready, Set, Library! National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature and Newbery and Pura Belpré-award winning author Meg Medina will serve as 2024 Honorary Chair. [columns=2][column] [/column][column] “I’m thrilled to serve as the honorary chair of National Library Week for 2024! Libraries connect our communities and enrich our lives in ways we may not realize, and one of my greatest…

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CHICAGO – Today the American Library Association (ALA) released its State of America’s Libraries 2019 report, an annual summary of library trends released during National Library Week, April 7 – 13, that outlines statistics and issues affecting all types of libraries. Never have our nation’s libraries played such a pivotal role in strengthening communities through education and lifelong learning. Libraries are a microcosm of the larger society.

Every year after the ALA Youth Media Awards are announced, I love ordering up the books for our library and getting my hands on the awesome posters our friends at Follett create featuring the yearly winners of each YMA. This year, I made sure to add the link to the Follett YMA Posters to our Collection by Destiny focused around the YMA's too. In the 2021 Youth Media Awards Collection by Destiny found here, you will find a link to the posters for... Follett also created and included…