In the News - Midyear 2021 Edition
EveryLibrary continues to be in the news supporting libraries and librariesworkers. As we move into the second half of 2021 we're looking back at some of the important stories we helped shape.
We know that being an effective library advocacy organization means creating visibility and impacts for libraries and library workers inside our sector and especially outside of the library space. From advocating for early vaccinations for library workers to preparing library leaders for ballot measures to supporting school librarians who are fighting for their jobs, EveryLibrary shows up and does the work. We are happy to share these articles and stories - along with interviews, quotes, and features from our leadership team.
January to June 2021 in the News
EveryLibrary Encourages Early Vaccination of Library Workers
InfoToday | January 7, 2021
http://newsbreaks.infotoday.com/Digest/EveryLibrary-Encourages-Early-Vaccination-of-Library-Workers-144612.asp
Caring Causes: EveryLibrary
Motherhood Moment | January 12, 2021
https://motherhood-moment.blogspot.com/2021/01/caring-causes-everylibrary.html
Librarians to the Rescue
BookPost - Notebook | January 15, 2021
https://books.substack.com/p/notebook-librarians-to-the-rescue
MAR VISTA LIBRARIANS JOIN FORCES TO PUBLISH BOOK
Argonaut | January 19, 2021
https://argonautnews.com/inspiring-stories/
New Non-Profit to Advocate for Digital Content in Libraries
Publishers Weekly | January 27, 2021
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/libraries/article/85412-new-nonprofit-launches-to-advocate-for-digital-content-in-libraries.html
Libraries on the Ballot 2020
Library Journal | February 22, 2021
https://www.libraryjournal.com/?detailStory=Libraries-on-the-Ballot-Referenda-2020
Libraries Are an Essential Service. Give Librarians the Vaccine Now | Opinion
Newsweek | February 26, 2021
https://www.newsweek.com/libraries-are-essential-service-give-librarians-vaccine-now-opinion-1572082
Last year’s controversial library campaign could hurt chances of funding renewal, national expert says
The Lens | March 8, 2021
https://thelensnola.org/2021/03/10/last-years-controversial-library-campaign-could-hurt-chances-of-funding-renewal-national-expert-says/
Salt Lake City Public Library’s executive director is taking a new job
Salt Lake City Tribune | 10 March 2021
https://www.sltrib.com/news/2021/03/11/salt-lake-city-public/
NYCSLA & EveryLibrary discussing how COVID-19 has impacted school libraries and librarians, the funding to libraries, and the importance of school librarians to students and Library Advocacy.
(video) BronxNet | March 11, 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waMpHrTWk_M&t=1s
Schools, Libraries To Receive Billions in Funding Thanks to American Rescue Plan Act
School Library Journal | 11 March 2021
https://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/?detailStory=schools-libraries-to-receive-billions-in-funding-thanks-to-american-rescue-plan-act
Featured Interview with PC Sweeney
Thrive Global | 16 April 2021
https://thriveglobal.com/stories/patrick-pc-sweeney-of-everylibrary-i-believe-that-really-great-leaders-work-for-the-people-who-they-are-leading-and-not-the-other-way-around/
Glen Ridge High School Parents Petition To Keep Library Media Specialist
Baristanet NJ | 25 May 2021
https://baristanet.com/2021/05/glen-ridge-high-school-parents-petition-to-keep-library-media-specialist/
Library board opting to go for millage raise
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette | 28 May 2021
https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2021/may/28/library-board-opting-to-go-for-millage-raise/
DC Public School Librarians Staged a Silent “Read In” Protest to Save Their Jobs
Washingtonian | 3 June 2021
https://www.washingtonian.com/2021/06/03/dc-public-school-librarians-staged-a-silent-read-in-protest-to-save-their-jobs/
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