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Tired of Book Bans? Run for Something!
This information came to us from library advocacy powerhouse EveryLibrary. For your consideration: “Tired of book bans? It might be time to learn more about running for office! Local officeholders – like school board members […]
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Resource: Unite Against Book Bans Toolkit
The American Library Association has developed an Action Toolkit for libraries, librarians, and supporters to use in fighting backing against the current This toolkit provides a variety of guidance points including the following: As you […]
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Spotlight Book: “Change Sings” by Amanda Gorman
I had the opportunity today to do one of my favorite things: I got to read books to students at an elementary school. It was a follow-up to Read Across America. Which book did I […]
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ALA: Number of Unique Titles Challenged up for 2023
To no one’s surprise, censorship in the form of book challenges is up across all of library world. What may be a little surprising is that there were more challenges in 2023 – 4,240 to […]
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ALA Cancels LibLearnX 2026
From ALA E-mail: “After careful evaluation and analysis of financial and other critical factors, the American Library Association Executive Board has decided that LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience will not be held in 2026. As […]
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Position: Reference and Outreach Librarian
The California State Library is looking to hire a Reference and Outreach Librarian. This position provides in person and virtual reference to the public and State employees. Job Code #: JC-421991 Position #(s): 175-102-2951-001 Working […]
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How Many Books Can I Check Out?
Walk into any library, whether school or public, and you are likely to get different answers to this age-old library question: How many books can I check out? What I hope and what you are […]
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AASL Town Hall: The Gift of Story
During the AASL Town Hall at 4:00 p.m. Pacific on May 7, 2024, AASL President Courtney Pentland will be joined by John Schu, author of The Gift of Story: Exploring the Affective Side of the Reading Life. Registration