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EveryLibrary Launches Libraries2024 Initiative to Engage Voters About the Big Issues Affecting Libraries

January 28, 2024

EveryLibrary, the national political action committee for libraries, launches the Libraries2024 Initiative, a new voter-facing campaign to promote issue advocacy and civic education about school libraries, public libraries, and the profession of librarianship in advance of Election Days throughout the 2024 cycle.

Remove Libs of Tik Tok (Chaya Raichik) From Oklahoma Library Board

January 24, 2024

Oklahoma’s culture war-obsessed superintendent has appointed professional harasser Chaya Raichik — of the account Libs of TikTok — to the state’s Department of Education Library Media Advisory Committee.

More than Free Speech: Upholding the Whole First Amendment through EveryLibrary's Fight for the First Campaigns

January 23, 2024

The First Amendment is rightly associated with free speech in libraries, but its scope goes beyond just the freedom to read. It also protects the rights of citizens to peacefully assemble and petition the government, both of which are core components of our democratic society. Our hope, when we launched Fight for the First, was to support not only free speech rights in libraries but also the broader scope of the First Amendment, especially how citizens engage library boards and school boards in our democratic republic. 

Rethinking Legislative Advocacy by State Library Associations

January 17, 2024

The unprecedented number and nature of legislative attacks on libraries and librarians during the 2023 session should be a wake-up call to state library associations. It is time to review and reconsider our sector's approach to legislative advocacy.

EveryLibrary 2023 Impact Report: Answering Unprecedented Challenges for Libraries and Librarians

January 12, 2024

In 2023, EveryLibrary continued to uphold our decade long commitment to libraries and librarians. Since its inception in 2012, EveryLibrary has been dedicated to securing better funding and policies for libraries, with notable achievements such as the launch of the Save School Librarians initiative in 2017. This year, EveryLibrary took bold steps to address the ongoing book ban crisis and solidify its position as a leader in library advocacy.

Legislation of Concern in 2024

January 01, 2024

SEE CURRENT YEAR BILL TRACKING AT everylibrary.org/billtracking EveryLibrary is monitoring state legislation during the 2024 session that would limit Americans' freedom to read and think for themselves. Of most concern are proposed laws that would allow for criminal prosecution of librarians, educators, higher ed. faculty, and museum professionals.

Bridgerton Author, Julia Quinn, Asks You to Support EveryLibrary's Fight Against Book Bans

December 30, 2023

As Ambassador for EveryLibrary, and as an author, I am reaching out to ask you to make an end of the year gift in support of their work on behalf of libraries.

EveryLibrary in the News 2023 - July to December

December 21, 2023

EveryLibrary is proud to be go-to source for reporters and editors to get accurate information, useful insights, and relevant commentary about library funding, book bans, public policy, and legislation in 2023. 

Notable in 2023 - Thanks to Publisher's Weekly for Recognizing Our Work for Libraries

December 19, 2023

Publishers Weekly announced their 2023 Notables list of individuals and organizations who made a difference for libraries this year. It is wonderful to share that John Chrastka, the founder and executive director of EveryLibrary and the EveryLibrary Institute, was recognized as a notable library leader.

The Top Five Must-Read Stories about Librarians from 2023

December 19, 2023

Most articles and publications from library organizations are designed to speak to librarians. While there is value in librarians talking to each other, our Medium articles are designed to do something that no one else in libraries is doing: we are talking to Americans about libraries. Our donors have helped us to do that -- and we allow and encourage libraries across the country to repurpose our content to help build local support by affixing a Creative Commons License to the end of each story we publish. EveryLibrary has published 703 stories on Medium since 2017, with 212 articles published this year alone at a rate of three stories every week.

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