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In a new video public service announcement (PSA), Josh Gad from the upcoming film “Artemis Fowl” shares how libraries take us on journeys and open us up to new worlds through resources like audiobooks and movies. Help us spread the message about the transformative power of libraries by posting the PSA on websites, social media, and other communication channels. Visit the to download the video and to find sample social media posts to share on your pages.

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StoryCorps Connect is a free, online interview tool that allows people to record interviews with loved ones remotely, share their conversations online, and preserve them at the Library of Congress. Developed with librarians and educators in mind, Connect comes with resources to help organize a drive for community engagement, learning, and story-sharing. Visit to record a conversation, or to download the Great Questions list, guides to recording, toolkits for teachers and community organizations, and more. To date, 600,000+ people have participated in StoryCorps interviews face-to-face—this is the first time it's happening remotely.

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The ALA’s Office for Diversity, Literacy, and Outreach Services has maintained a resource page for addressing current social justice issues.The newest installment is . The resource provides key definitions and concrete tools for library workers on how they can be involved in the Black Lives Matter movement, from resources on educating yourself to critically examining library policies. If you have suggestions for additional resources, please contact diversity@ala.org.

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To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the19th Amendment, the American Library Association and the Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission are working together to distribute 6,000 women’s suffrage books to libraries across the country. Public and school libraries are encouraged to . The deadline to apply is June 15, 2020. Each set consists of three books corresponding to different reading levels: elementary readers, middle school readers, and high school readers. This donation celebrates the ratification of the 19th amendment and highlights the importance of libraries as hubs of civic education and engagement.
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Results from a new show libraries are involved in community crisis response, cautiously planning for re-opening facilities, working to meet the educational needs of students/researchers, and anticipating patron demand. Libraries reported they are making or distributing personal protective equipment, addressing food insecurity, and moving summer learning programs online. A majority of libraries are uncertain about when they can re-open their buildings, with 37% reporting a phased re-opening in June and July and 47% unsure when buildings will begin to re-open. To learn more, : Moving Forward: Key Findings from New Libraries’ COVID-19 Response Survey, taking place on June 12, 1-2 p.m. Central Time.
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We’re looking into creating an online space to share marketing ideas and brainstorm strategies for national initiatives like Library Card Sign-up Month and National Library Week. We’d love to get your input about which platform might work best for this type of collaborative work. Please to let us know your preferences. If you share your email address, you will be entered for a chance to win an ebook copy of published by ALA eEditions.

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Because of you, more than 15,000 libraries and library advocates have joined Libraries Transform! Encourage your colleagues to sign up at .
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