American Library Association

?? Dive into real-world success stories of forward-thinking school librarians using emerging technologies to overcome challenges and innovate. After a collaborative debrief, reimagine your own information literacy instruction with hands-on activities, crafting a personalized plan to transform your library into a hub for digital-age learning. ?? Learn more about this exciting session and register for LibLearnX with the early rates discount. https://cdmcd.co/xKdjwm

Applications for the #NationalFriendsofLibrariesWeek Awards are open! United for Libraries will award two Friends groups with $250 each in honor of their NFOLW celebrations. View application requirements: https://bit.ly/3EfnTuZ Apply by Dec. 6: https://bit.ly/3ZckPgB Read about last year's winners: https://bit.ly/4aLLP9e

With so many rule changes & eligibility expansions for #Erate over the past few years, the landscape can be confusing for libraries. Hotspots are eligible for E-rate funding, but for how long? What changes under a new FCC? ALA's Megan Janicki can help. Tune in to tomorrow's live session (Nov 20), or watch the recording, to learn more about what comes next for E-rate, hotspots, and libraries: https://lnkd.in/gmk4zBKK...

Library workers, we need your expertise! Please take a moment to share your insights in a quick survey on library program marketing: https://bit.ly/3YPrUlV Your answers will help ALA spearhead an effort to build an online professional learning community where library workers can access free learning materials that build their capacity to create engaging public programs.

Here's what librarians in Hot Springs, NC, are dealing with in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Water surged in, tossing furniture, flooding the children's area first, then the entire library. Almost all of the library's holdings were destroyed. ?? The ALA Disaster Relief Fund helps libraries like this rebuild. Your donation of any amount will provide critical funds to help libraries like this one reopen their doors to the community. Learn more and chip in ?? ?? ?? https://lnkd.in/dADupmuG

?? Explore the ways that libraries are incorporating AI, including enhanced literature review and preparing students for responsible AI use. Swipe to see a preview of AI education programs, with more in the Preliminary LibLearnX Program under Timely Topics. Register Today and SAVE with early rates! https://bit.ly/3YRTMFQ

Feeling burned out, dispirited, or just plain blah? Plant a whole lot of joy at your library using this little book’s fun and inventive ideas! It also makes a perfect gift and is sure to bring smiles to your fellow library workers, trusted volunteers, board members, and all the book lovers in your life. https://bit.ly/3YKZ1Y2

Joining us at LibLearnX? ?? Pulitzer Prize finalist, tech journalist, and author Vauhini Vara is the LLX Close Out speaker! She'll discuss her upcoming book, “Searches: Selfhood in the Digital Age,” based on a viral AI experiment that revealed the power and danger of corporate-owned technologies. ?? Not registered yet? Learn more and Register Today with early rates! https://bit.ly/3Z75HRJ

?? Through three exciting partnerships, libraries across Connecticut (and beyond) are reimagining the future of community engagement! From collaborative innovation to creative STEM programs and expanded access, these partnerships are making library experiences more meaningful than ever. ? Join this informative Learning Lab and discover how to identify the key traits in establishing & sustaining an effective partnership and how to develop a process pathway to true collaboration. https://bit.ly/4etJTnu ?? Register and SAVE with early rates!

ALA Members: 21 nominated candidates will be running for a total of 12 at-large seats on the ALA Council to serve the 2025-2028 term. ??? Check out the full list. ?? https://lnkd.in/gzj3syeJ