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Banned Books Week 2026: Request for Proposals

Posted By Betsy Gomez Nov 19, 2025 04:33 PM
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Hello, all. ALA is in search of a design firm/team, individual designer, or illustrator to create the Banned Books Week 2026 theme. This request for proposals is open to any group or individual who thinks they can provide a singular image around which we can build Banned Books Week 2026 materials and ...

Banned Books Week 2026: Request for Proposals

Posted By Betsy Gomez Nov 19, 2025 04:33 PM
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RE: IFRT Member Spotlight

Posted By Betsy Gomez Sep 11, 2025 05:02 PM
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If you email me a welcome message, I can update it. Thx! ------------------------------ Betsy Gomez Assistant Director of Communication and Public Outreach American Library Association She/Her/Hers ------------------------------

RE: IFRT Member Spotlight

Posted By Betsy Gomez Sep 11, 2025 12:46 PM
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Hi, Wanda. Can you provide a URL for the page you're talking about so I can take a look? Thanks! Betsy ------------------------------ Betsy Gomez Assistant Director of Communication and Public Outreach American Library Association She/Her/Hers ------------------------------

We've updated our Online Code of Conduct

Posted By Betsy Gomez Aug 01, 2025 01:36 PM
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Hi everyone, The American Library Association has a single Online Code of Conduct that applies to its blogs and websites, its social media, ALA Connect, and other channels across ALA (including those managed by Divisions and Round Tables). The Online Code of Conduct is designed to build an open, inclusive, ...

NIKKOLAS SMITH headlines the IF Awards at Annual!

Posted By Betsy Gomez Jun 24, 2025 10:05 AM
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Join the Freedom to Read Foundation, Intellectual Freedom Round Table, and University of Illinois School of Information Sciences for a celebration of intellectual freedom heroes, with a keynote by New York Times bestselling illustrator Nikkolas Smith! This ceremony will honor Skip Dye and Owen Wolfe, ...

RE: The BIG CHAIR needs you!

Posted By Betsy Gomez Jun 24, 2025 09:58 AM
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Hi, all! Thanks to everyone who has signed up so far. We could use a couple more people to help things run smoothly. Please join us! Bring a friend! Share with your colleagues! Thanks, and looking forward to seeing folks at Annual! ------------------------------ Betsy Gomez Assistant Director of ...

The BIG CHAIR needs you!

Posted By Betsy Gomez Jun 20, 2025 03:11 PM
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Hi, everyone. Reupping the call for volunteers -- we still need some help with the Big Chair! This is a great opportunity to network, talk up your group or round table, and meet other attendees. We expect some authors will also pop in, so you might have a chance to talk to them as well! Sign up ...

RE: ALA Annual 2025: Engagement Opportunities and Call for Volunteers

Posted By Betsy Gomez Jun 17, 2025 04:24 PM
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Hi, all! The Big Chair sign up form has been updated. There are several slots available. I'd very much appreciate it if you could help or share this form with folks who can -- it's a good time! https://forms.gle/nx7dJgRbjvZfL2Xv7 Thank you, Betsy ------------------------------ Betsy ...

RE: ALA Annual 2025: Engagement Opportunities and Call for Volunteers

Posted By Betsy Gomez Jun 17, 2025 04:14 PM
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Thanks, Steph! There will be some slots available for the Big Chair soon. Turns out the anomalous sign up was just that, so I need to clear it out and relist the available times. I'll reshare the link as soon as I sort it out! Best, Betsy ------------------------------ Betsy Gomez Assistant ...

RE: ALA Annual 2025: Engagement Opportunities and Call for Volunteers

Posted By Betsy Gomez Jun 11, 2025 09:50 AM
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Hello, all. Just following up to let you know that if you need space to convene on site, the tables in the Connect Lounge will be available by appointment on Friday before Exhibits open. If you want to request time, please respond here or email me so I can make arrangements. Thanks, Betsy --- ...

ALA Annual 2025: Engagement Opportunities and Call for Volunteers

Posted By Betsy Gomez Jun 03, 2025 01:39 PM
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Hi, everyone. I wanted to share some engagement opportunities for ALA Annual 2025! First: We could use volunteers to help out at the Banned Books from the Big Chair booth! This is a great opportunity to network, talk up your group or round table, and meet other attendees. We expect some authors ...

We've updated our Online Code of Conduct

Posted By Betsy Gomez Aug 02, 2024 11:40 AM
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Hi everyone, The American Library Association has a single Online Code of Conduct that applies to its blogs and websites, its social media, ALA Connect, and other channels across ALA (including those managed by Divisions and Round Tables). The Online Code of Conduct is designed to build an open, ...

REMINDER: Update to the Code of Conduct 8/1

Posted By Betsy Gomez Jul 29, 2024 11:19 AM
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On August 1, 2024, an updated Online Code of Conduct will be released. The Online Code of Conduct was designed to build and sustain an open, inclusive, and collaborative experience for participants on all online platforms used by ALA. The Online Code of Conduct is a living document that is intended ...

Update to the Code of Conduct

Posted By Betsy Gomez Jul 02, 2024 10:51 AM
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On August 1, 2024, an updated Online Code of Conduct will be released. The Online Code of Conduct was designed to build and sustain an open, inclusive, and collaborative experience for participants on all online platforms used by ALA. The Online Code of Conduct is a living document that is ...

RE: Volunteers Needed

Posted By Betsy Gomez Jun 24, 2024 09:13 AM
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Hi, all! Thank you to everyone who has signed up to volunteer -- your help is so appreciated! We could still use some help with the Big Chair on Saturday in particular! If you have the tine or could share this with your colleagues, please do so. Thank you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e ...

Volunteers Needed

Posted By Betsy Gomez Jun 18, 2024 11:58 AM
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Hello, IFRT! I hope you're as excited about ALA Annual as we are! It's right around the corner, and we could use your help... We are seeking some volunteers to assist at the Rally for the Right to Read. We could use help with stuffing gift bags (Friday morning), event check in, and ushering people ...

Right to Read Day - April 8

Posted By Betsy Gomez Apr 05, 2024 05:07 PM
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Hello, all! I hope this note finds you well. To kick off National Library Week, Monday is Right to Read Day! Unite Against Book Bans has suggested several actions that people can take. They range in level of effort, from writing your member of Congress to making a donation to the Merritt fund to thanking ...