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It is Time to Comment on Your State Digital Equity Act Draft Plans

July 13, 2023

It is time to shape the Digital Equity Act plan in your state to ensure library projects are fundable from day one. We need to get beyond talking points and into action during the Public Comment period. The EveryLibrary Institute is providing substantial guidance to state libraries, state library associations, systems, and individual libraries on how to evaluate the state draft plans and successfully engage the process.   

ELI in the News 2023 - January to June

June 28, 2023

From empowering school librarians to championing the First Amendment nationwide, the EveryLibrary Institute has been in the news. Please enjoy this roundup of local and national stories from January to June 2023.

Announcing the Theme for the Fall 2023 Volume of The Political Librarian

June 27, 2023

Manuscripts must be submitted by October 31, 2023, for inclusion in the next issue. 

Roger Rosen, Chairman of Rosen Publishing, Joins Board of Directors of EveryLibrary Institute

June 20, 2023

The EveryLibrary Institute, a national non-profit organization dedicated to supporting library advocacy and funding, has announced that Roger Rosen, Chairman of Rosen Publishing, has joined its Board of Directors.

Fight For The First Webinar Series

June 15, 2023

We're excited to launch a new webinar series for people like you to learn to fight against book bans in your community!

Volume 6, Issue 1 - The Political Librarian - Spring 2023

May 30, 2023

We are thrilled to announce the return of our open-access journal, The Political Librarian, after a covid-impacted hiatus.

ELI Supports Proposed Federal Definition of "Special District"

May 19, 2023

The National Special Districts Coalition (NSDC) has proposed a new definition of "special district" for Congress to use when authorizing or funding federal programs. As an active member of the Coalition, the EveryLibrary Institute recognizes the pivotal role this definition can play in ensuring equitable access to federally-funded programs and resources for special districts nationwide.

Freckle Project April 2023 Survey Webinar "Where Did You Get That Book"

May 16, 2023

The EveryLibrary Institute hosts a discussion with Tim Coates on the latest Freckle Report consumer survey results revealing growth in library visits and changing reading habits across formats. 

ELI Joins Letter to Senate Judiciary Opposing EARN IT Act 2023

May 09, 2023

The EveryLibrary Institute joined over 120 of civil society, privacy, LGBTQ+, and civil rights organizations in a letter organized by Center for Democracy & Technology to express our opposition to the EARN IT Act, S.1207. We believe that this bill will make it harder for law enforcement to protect children online and will jeopardize access to encrypted services.  

ELI Provides Comments to NTIA on Digital Equity Act Rules

May 03, 2023

There are tremendous opportunities to fund library technology and programming priorities through the Digital Equity Act, but our sector must participate in developing state plans. Without our libraries and state library agencies being identified in the plans as viable enactors of Congress’ goals, we will not be eligible for funding.
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