Congressional earmarks and libraries: Apply for projects Feb. 28-March 17

In 2021, Congress revived the practice of including earmarks in appropriations bills after a 10-year absence. Earmark funding goes directly to the entity designated by Congress for the specified project (separate from regular federal programs). Earmarks were rebranded “Congressionally Directed…

Register for ‘Social Media and Library Policies,’ Tues., March 14, at 2 p.m. Eastern

Registration for March’s Learning Live session, “Social Media and Library Policies,” is open. Whether your library has a presence on Facebook, Twitter, Tik Tok, Instagram, or other platforms, it’s important to have policies in place to protect both library board…

Register for “Using the DEI Scorecard for Library and Information Organizations” Tues., Feb. 14 at 2 p.m. ET

Registration for February’s Learning Live session, “Using the DEI Scorecard for Library and Information Organizations,” is open. Do your library’s mission/value statements, policies, and recruitment processes support a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion? In this session, library Trustees/board members…

American Libraries presents ‘2022 Holiday Gift Guide for Librarians and Book Lovers’

Still looking for gifts for your volunteers, colleagues, friends, or family? American Libraries has compiled a list of fun, thoughtful, and affordable holiday gifts, from stylish bookmarks and journals to games and book subscriptions. Check out the list at https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2022/12/07/2022-holiday-gift-guide-for-librarians-and-book-lovers.