by Christi Weinzierl | Apr 6, 2021 | Grants and Awards
ALSC New Membership Funding for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) DEADLINE: April 12, 2021 The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) is funding memberships for 20 BIPOC library students and paraprofessionals/library support staff (current...
by Christi Weinzierl | Apr 6, 2021 | Articles and Information
Among the findings in this year’s State of America’s Libraries report is that attempts to remove library materials continued during the pandemic, despite many libraries and schools closing or moving their activities and services online. The ALA’s Office for...
by Christi Weinzierl | Apr 6, 2021 | Articles and Information
Today, April 6, 2021, is National Library Workers Day. It’s a time to recognize library staff members for their public service contributions in transforming lives and communities. This event is celebrated each year on the Tuesday of National Library Week. Library...
by Christi Weinzierl | Apr 5, 2021 | Articles and Information
Library Giving Day Takes Place April 7 #LibraryGivingDay is a one-day fundraising event with the goal of encouraging people who depend on and enjoy public libraries to donate to their individual library system. And in turn, that support will go toward the incredible...
by Christi Weinzierl | Apr 5, 2021 | Articles and Information
As part of National Library Week, the American Library Association released the State of America’s Libraries 2021 Special Report: COVID-19 today. In 2020, libraries of all types stepped up to meet the needs of their communities as they responded to the impacts...