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Library Materials: State Library of Oregon Releases Oregon Intellectual Freedom Clearinghouse (OIFC) 2025 Report
From the State Library of Oregon: The 2025 OIFC Annual Report lists 50 official challenge incidents in public libraries, special libraries, and schools. The number of challenges is tied with 2001 as the fifth highest reported since the State Library began keeping track. The incidents included challenges to 66 unique titles and 68 items, the fourth highest […]
Special Libraries Association (SLA) and the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) Members Vote in Favor of Merger
Here’s the Full Text of the Announcement (via SLA; 8/21): The Special Libraries Association (SLA) and the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) today announced that their members have cleared the way for the organizations to merge. SLA members voted overwhelmingly to accept the dissolution plan proposed by their Board of Directors. Separately, ASIS&T […]
ASIS&T (Association for Information Science and Technology) & Special Libraries Association (SLA) Enter Merger Negotiations
From a Joint Release: (Full Text): The Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) and the Special Libraries Association (SLA) today announced that they have entered into formal negotiations to pursue a merger of the two organizations. This initiative reflects a shared commitment to strengthening the future of the information professions and delivering expanded value […]
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Statement: “Loss of Federal Funds Leads to Layoffs and Temporary Closure at Maine State Library”
From the Maine State Library (Full Text): Due to continued challenges in accessing federal funding, the Maine State Library will temporarily close and reorganize its operations. This decision follows layoff notices issued this week to 13 employees whose positions are funded through a program grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) in […]
Special Libraries Association (SLA) Announces Dissolution After 116 Years of Service to the Profession
Here’s the Full Text of the Annoucement From SLA: The Special Libraries Association (SLA), a global organization dedicated to supporting information professionals and specialized librarians, has announced it will begin a dissolution process after 116 years of service to the profession. Since its founding in 1909, SLA has been a cornerstone for knowledge management, research, […]
Roundup: Statements in Response to Executive Order Impacting the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
We will continue to update this roundup as we learn of additional statements. Latest Addition (Last Update: 8:15am; April 13, 2025) IL: Joint Statement (AISLE, CARLI, IHLS, ILA, RAILS) on Changes at the Institute of Museum and Library Services IMLS Cuts Put America’s Public Libraries at Risk (Joint Statement From the Association for Rural & […]
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American Library Association (ALA) Statement on White House Assault on the Institute of Museum and Library Services
Latest UPDATE (March 17): “What Happens to Libraries If IMLS Goes Away?” (by Hallie Rich, Library Journal) On Friday night, March 14, President Trump issued an Executive Order that called for the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and six other agencies. In FY24, the IMLS budget was $294.8 million, of […]
Los Angeles Public Library Director John Szabo is Library Journal’s 2025 Librarian of the Year; Oklahoma Lawmaker Files Bill Requiring Schools Provide List of All Library Material; & More Headlines
California Los Angeles Public Library Director John Szabo is Library Journal’s 2025 Librarian of the Year (via LJ) Connecticut E-Book Licensing Bill Filed in Connecticut General Assembly (Senate) HathiTrust Unlock the Past: Public Domain Day 2025 Idaho Boise Library Board Wrestles with Application of ‘Library Protection Act’ (via IdahoNews.com) Libraries Research Librarian is #20 on […]
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Leslie Burger Appointed Interim Executive Director of the American Library Association (ALA)
From ALA: The American Library Association Executive Board has selected Leslie Burger as ALA’s interim executive director. Her first day is November 15, 2023. Burger brings years of experience as a leader in our field, from her service as president of the American Library Association from July 2006 to July 2007, where she had a depth of […]
American Library Association (ALA) to Distribute $1 Million to Support Fight Against Censorship
Here’s the Full Text of an ALA Statement: The American Library Association (ALA) will distribute $1 million to support and expand intellectual freedom initiatives as the nation grapples with rising censorship challenges and seeks a greater array of resources to protect the right to read. ALA will use the funds to provide a major boost […]
