ALA News for May 2, 2017 NEWS FROM THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION ALA applauds FY2017 budget increase for IMLS, calls on library supporters to defend federal library funding in FY2018 budget On Monday congressional negotiators reached agreement on a bill to fund the U.S. government through September. The “omnibus” bill included $231 million for the Institute of Museum and Library Services – a $1 million increase over FY2016. American Library Association President Julie Todaro said in a statement, “In congressional meetings on Capitol Hill today, participants in the 2017 National Library Legislative Day from all 50 states are saying ‘thank you’ to members of Congress for making our nation’s libraries a priority this year. This opportunity to say thanks is also a chance to voice our unequivocal opposition to threats to cut funding in FY2018.” http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/05/ala-applauds-fy2017-budget-in... More than 500 library supporters gather to fight for libraries in Washington, D.C. on 2017 National Library Legislative Day More than five hundred library advocates from every state in the nation and the District of Columbia gathered in Washington, D.C. to advocate for federal support for libraries during the American Library Association’s (ALA) 43rd annual National Library Legislative Day. Over a thousand supporters also registered to participate simultaneously through Virtual Library Legislative Day, where advocates connect with legislators via phone calls, emails and social media platforms. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/05/more-500-library-supporters-g... ALA gears up for renewed net neutrality fight Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai has announced plans to roll back net neutrality provisions. The Commission issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to begin the process at its May 18 meeting. The American Library Association (ALA) and its divisions are organizing to protect and preserve the open internet. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/04/ala-gears-renewed-net-neutral... ALA urges Senate to reject bill to make Register of Copyrights a presidential appointee Last week, the House of Representatives adopted the "Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017" (H.R. 1695) to make the position of the Register of Copyrights subject to Presidential appointment and Senate confirmation. American Library Association President-Elect James Neal in a statement said, "The Senate overwhelmingly confirmed the Librarian of Congress just nine months ago because she is an expert in modernizing complex information systems in libraries and a proven manager of them: exactly what the Copyright Office needs. ALA urges the Senate to let Dr. (Carla) Hayden build her own team, including the Register of Copyrights, to accomplish that mission without further delay. H.R. 1695 isn’t the way to get there. We urge the Senate to reject it." http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/04/ala-urges-senate-reject-bill-... Beth Nawalinski named United for Libraries executive director Nawalinski will fill the position being vacated by the retirement of Sally Reed, effective July 31, 2017. Nawalinski currently serves as deputy executive director of United for Libraries. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/04/beth-nawalinski-named-united-... Honorary member nominations open Nominations are being accepted for ALA honorary membership, the Association’s highest honor, which is bestowed on living citizens of any country whose contributions to librarianship or a closely related field are so outstanding that they are of significant and lasting importance to the whole field of library service. GRANT WINNERS Feng-Ru Sheu Wins the 2017 Carroll Preston Baber Research Grant http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/05/feng-ru-sheu-wins-2017-carrol... THE FUTURE OF LIBRARIES Márquez and Downey selected for first Future of Libraries Fellowship http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/05/m-rquez-and-downey-selected-firs... PUBLIC PROGRAMS 75 public libraries selected as NASA@ My Library Partners http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/05/75-public-libraries-selected-nas... ALA WEBINARS LLAMA Webinar: Signs of the future — Using Digital Signage in Your Library http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/05/llama-webinar-signs-future-us... ALA PUBLISHING Information literacy in the workplace http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/04/information-literacy-workplace ALA HONORS Satia Marshall Orange recipient of 2017 EMIERT Distinguished Librarian Award http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/05/satia-marshall-orange-recipie... Steven Woolfolk receives the 2017 Lemony Snicket Prize for Noble Librarians Faced with Adversity http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/05/steven-woolfolk-receives-2017... Kansas City Public Library wins Paul Howard Award for Courage http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/05/kansas-city-public-library-wi... Ernest Ingles Named ALA 2017 Ken Haycock Award Winner http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/05/ernest-ingles-named-ala-2017-... Mark Miller named ALA Trustee Citation recipient http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/05/mark-miller-named-ala-trustee... SCHOOL LIBRARIES Baltimore County Public Schools named National School Library Program of the Year http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/04/baltimore-county-public-schoo... Anne Mlod and Cinda Gilmore receive AASL Roald Dahl Miss Honey Social Justice Award http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/04/anne-mlod-and-cinda-gilmore-r... Lesley Farmer receives AASL Distinguished Service Award http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/05/lesley-farmer-receives-aasl-d... AASL awards eleven Inspire Grants for collections and special events http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/05/aasl-awards-eleven-inspire-gr... Dana Kepler receives AASL Ruth Toor Grant for Strong Public School Libraries http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/05/dana-kepler-receives-aasl-rut... Amy Bradley receives AASL Intellectual Freedom Award http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/04/amy-bradley-receives-aasl-int... ACADEMIC LIBRARIES Mountain Plains Library Association supports ACRL Diversity Alliance http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/05/mountain-plains-library-associat... ALA, ACRL oppose FCC plans to roll back net neutrality http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/04/ala-acrl-oppose-fcc-plans-rol... LITA NEWS Megan Ozeran wins 2017 LITA/Ex Libris Student Writing Award http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/05/megan-ozeran-wins-2017-litaex-li... ###