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Thank you @JRosenworcelFCC for joining @CTLibAssoc this week for their annual conference! Library workers in CT and beyond are committed to closing the #DigitalDivide and getting their patrons online. We're grateful for your work to connect with the library community!
Thank you @JRosenworcelFCC for joining @CTLibAssoc this week for their annual conference! Library workers in CT and beyond are committed to closing the #DigitalDivide and getting their patrons online. We're grateful for your work to connect with the library community! https://t.co/QhwrPX9PeN
It’s time to tell our elected to #FundLibraries! Take two minutes today to remind Congress to support these crucial institutions!
It’s time to tell our elected to #FundLibraries! Take two minutes today to remind Congress to support these crucial institutions!
Tomorrow is the deadline for House members to sign on to #FundLibraries! We need to tell Congress that strong libraries build strong communities. Do you have 2 minutes to call your Reps to make sure they're signed on? Call now with a couple clicks: oneclickpolitics.global.ssl.fastly.net/messages/edit?…
Are you attending the @CTLibAssoc conference today? Be sure to make time for the Fireside Chat with @FCC Chairwoman @JRosenworcelFCC! From digital skills classes to hotspot rentals, libraries are at the forefront of closing the #DigitalDivide! Join the Chairwoman @ 1pm today.
Have you taken action yet? Start the weekend right by telling Congress to #FundLibraries! From early literacy to workforce development, federal funding for libraries supports communities in countless ways. Take action to protect that funding ⤵️
Have you taken action yet? Start the weekend right by telling Congress to #FundLibraries! From early literacy to workforce development, federal funding for libraries supports communities in countless ways. Take action to protect that funding ⤵️
Does your state or school library association/agency want to establish an Intellectual Freedom Helpline or expand on their existing efforts to support librarians and educators addressing censorship? Grants are available. The deadline to apply is July 14. #UniteAgainstBookBans
Does your state or school library association/agency want to establish an Intellectual Freedom Helpline or expand on their existing efforts to support librarians and educators addressing censorship? Grants are available. The deadline to apply is July 14. #UniteAgainstBookBans
Investments in libraries are investments in people and communities. Take a minute today to tell your elected officials to #FundLibraries!
NEW DEADLINE: Time is running out to get Congress to #FundLibraries. Letters in support of library funding in the House close on May 1st! Libraries in every state rely on federal support. Make your voice heard for libraries and take action now: bit.ly/FundLibrariesF…
NEW: @FCC has voted to adopt #NetNeutrality guidelines! ALA has long advocated for this change, which ALA Pres. Emily Drabinski said was "critical to our nation’s social, cultural, educational & economic well-being": ala.org/news/press-rel… Learn more: thehill.com/policy/technol…
NEW DEADLINE: Letters in support of federal library funding in the House close May 1st! Time is running out to #FundLibraries. We need your support: take action and urge Congress to support federal funding for libraries. Take action: bit.ly/FundLibrariesF…
Fellow @ALALibrary members: I just asked my senators and representative to sign letters to fully fund the LSTA and IAL programs. Check your legislators’ sign-on status here and join me to ask Congress to #FundLibraries! ala.org/advocacy/fund-…
#FundLibraries is officially underway, and we need your support by the deadline of MAY 10TH! Libraries offer a world of information & opportunity, but not without sustainable funding. Tell your members of Congress why federal funding for libraries matters: bit.ly/FundLibrariesF…
School libraries: there's one week left to apply for the 2024 Sara Jaffarian School Library Program Award ⌛ One exemplary school library program will win $5,000 and a crystal award. Apply by May 1: ala.org/tools/programm…
Join @Lessa4Libraries and the NBC Banned Book Club crew for a live discussion of @rupikaur's "milk and honey." Thursday, April 25th at 2:30 p.m. CT on the ALA Facebook page: facebook.com/AmericanLibrar… #PoetryMonth #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth #FreePeopleReadFreely
Join @Lessa4Libraries and the NBC Banned Book Club crew for a live discussion of @rupikaur's "milk and honey." Thursday, April 25th at 2:30 p.m. CT on the ALA Facebook page: facebook.com/AmericanLibrar… #PoetryMonth #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth #FreePeopleReadFreely
#LibrariesBuildBusiness nationwide! @CuyahogaLib offers assistance for users seeking adult education services, career counseling, access to 3D printers and recording studios, and data sources on industries and consumers! Learn more about Cuyahoga Works: cuyahogalibrary.org/services/adult…
Check out the free webinars available for #PreservationWeek. The 2024 theme is Preserving Identities. preservationweek.org/free-webinars/
Loved talking with @WBEZreset about what libraries and librarians are facing across the United States. @ALALibrary wbez.org/stories/americ…
ALA applauds the @usedgov new rule prohibiting discrimination against LGBTQ+ students and library workers at federally funded institutions, which will bolster the freedom to read!
ALA applauds the @usedgov new rule prohibiting discrimination against LGBTQ+ students and library workers at federally funded institutions, which will bolster the freedom to read!
Libraries & library workers are at the heart of their communities, providing access to a world of information, resources, trainings, & more. But none of that can be sustained without funding. Take action now. Tell Congress to #FundLibraries: bit.ly/FundLibrariesF…
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Tomorrow is the deadline for House members to sign on to #FundLibraries! We need to tell Congress that strong libraries build strong communities. Do you have 2 minutes to call your Reps to make sure they're signed on? Call now with a couple clicks: oneclickpolitics.global.ssl.fastly.net/messages/edit?…
Take the time to sign! #READ It's time for Congress to #FundLibraries. Join me in asking your members of Congress to sign to support crucial library funding! bit.ly/FundLibrariesF… via @LibraryPolicy
It's time for Congress to #FundLibraries. Join me in asking your members of Congress to sign to support crucial library funding! bit.ly/FundLibrariesF… via @LibraryPolicy
It's time for Congress to #FundLibraries. Join me in asking your members of Congress to sign to support crucial library funding! bit.ly/FundLibrariesF… via @LibraryPolicy
It's time for Congress to #FundLibraries. Join me in asking your members of Congress to sign to support crucial library funding! bit.ly/FundLibrariesF… via @LibraryPolicy
Does your state or school library association/agency want to establish an Intellectual Freedom Helpline or expand on their existing efforts to support librarians and educators addressing censorship? Grants are available. The deadline to apply is July 14. #UniteAgainstBookBans
ALA announces state Intellectual Freedom Helpline program grants to support libraries addressing censorship attempts ift.tt/ArKDFfP
Investments in libraries are investments in people and communities. Take a minute today to tell your elected officials to #FundLibraries!
NEW DEADLINE: Time is running out to get Congress to #FundLibraries. Letters in support of library funding in the House close on May 1st! Libraries in every state rely on federal support. Make your voice heard for libraries and take action now: bit.ly/FundLibrariesF…
NEW DEADLINE: Time is running out to get Congress to #FundLibraries. Letters in support of library funding in the House close on May 1st! Libraries in every state rely on federal support. Make your voice heard for libraries and take action now: bit.ly/FundLibrariesF…
NEW: @FCC has voted to adopt #NetNeutrality guidelines! ALA has long advocated for this change, which ALA Pres. Emily Drabinski said was "critical to our nation’s social, cultural, educational & economic well-being": ala.org/news/press-rel… Learn more: thehill.com/policy/technol…
Today we voted to restore Net Neutrality. This reestablishes a national open internet standard to protect consumers, defend national security, and advance public safety. fcc.gov/document/fcc-r…
Fellow @ALALibrary members: I just asked my senators and representative to sign letters to fully fund the LSTA and IAL programs. Check your legislators’ sign-on status here and join me to ask Congress to #FundLibraries! ala.org/advocacy/fund-…
#FundLibraries is officially underway, and we need your support by the deadline of MAY 10TH! Libraries offer a world of information & opportunity, but not without sustainable funding. Tell your members of Congress why federal funding for libraries matters: bit.ly/FundLibrariesF…
Today's library workers are the ❤️❤️❤️ of our communities! You provide not only essential resources like books and wifi but also critical access to information and a safe, inclusive space for everyone. Join us as we celebrate―YOU. #ALAAC24 Register today. bit.ly/ALAAC24-Regist…
School libraries: there's one week left to apply for the 2024 Sara Jaffarian School Library Program Award ⌛ One exemplary school library program will win $5,000 and a crystal award. Apply by May 1: ala.org/tools/programm…
📚 Join @Lessa4Libraries and the NBC crew for a live discussion of @@rupikaur_'s "milk and honey," the ALA NBC Banned Book Club pick for April. Thursday, April 25 at 2:30 pm CT on the ALA Facebook page: facebook.com/AmericanLibrar… #PoetryMonth #FreePeopleReadFreely
Join @Lessa4Libraries and the NBC Banned Book Club crew for a live discussion of @rupikaur's "milk and honey." Thursday, April 25th at 2:30 p.m. CT on the ALA Facebook page: facebook.com/AmericanLibrar… #PoetryMonth #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth #FreePeopleReadFreely
The April pick for the ALA NBC Banned Book Club is "milk and honey" by @rupikaur. @Lessa4Libraries was rocking her #FreePeopleReadFreely tee on California Live as she made the announcement. Read along with us! #PoetryMonth #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth nbcchicago.com/entertainment/…
Check out the free webinars available for #PreservationWeek. The 2024 theme is Preserving Identities. preservationweek.org/free-webinars/
Loved talking with @WBEZreset about what libraries and librarians are facing across the United States. @ALALibrary wbez.org/stories/americ…
Libraries & library workers are at the heart of their communities, providing access to a world of information, resources, trainings, & more. But none of that can be sustained without funding. Take action now. Tell Congress to #FundLibraries: bit.ly/FundLibrariesF…
Join us tomorrow for an insightful discussion on advocacy in the library field with UMD College of Information Studies alumni, current students, and PLA President Sonia Alcántara-Antoine. Reception at 5 PM, lecture at 6 PM. Register now! @ALALibrary brnw.ch/21wIRTB