The American Library Association's 2024 Annual Conference and Exhibition kicked off with a vibrant start in San Diego on June 28, drawing over 13,000 attendees to the Convention Center. Keynote speaker Trevor Noah, former host of 'The Daily Show', was met with an enthusiastic crowd as he passionately advocated for the freedom to read. Noah reminisced about his childhood … [Read more...] about ALA 2024: Advocacy, Diversity, and the Future of Libraries
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Official Launch of Authors Against Book Bans
Following an announcement from earlier this year, Authors Against Book Bans (AABB) was officially launched on June 26th. Comprising writers, illustrators, and creators from children’s and adult literature sectors, AABB aims to unite authors nationally and locally in support of grassroots efforts against book bans and challenges across the United States. Author and AABB … [Read more...] about Official Launch of Authors Against Book Bans
American Library Association Talks with the Association of American Publishers about eBooks
The American Library Association has a new president Molly Raphael, and she met with top executives with the Association of American Publishers to discuss the future of ebooks. The new president Molly Raphael; Alan Inouye, director of the ALA's Office for Information Technology Policy; and Executive Director Keith Michael Fiels met for about 90 minutes with Tom Allen, AAP's … [Read more...] about American Library Association Talks with the Association of American Publishers about eBooks
Libraries Are Seeing Record Increases in eBook Borrowing
Right now in the USA there is said to be over 21 million e-readers in circulation and many libraries are seeing a boom period in ebook borrowing. Many librarians are not stocking books on the shelves anymore and saving money in the process. The American Library Association Conference is wrapping up in New Orleans and the unilateral consensus is that libraries all over North … [Read more...] about Libraries Are Seeing Record Increases in eBook Borrowing