Media Mentions

2024

• The Distance Between Us: Books Encourage Bonding With Grandchildren, Next Avenue, September 6, 2024.
• How a proposed California law could end book bans in public libraries, CapRadio, September 5, 2024.
• As LGBTQ library material comes under fire, California may ban book bans, CalMatters, August 5, 2024.
• Council I: Elevating Intellectual Freedom, American Libraries Online, June 29, 2024.
• American Library Association Council elects three members to Executive Board for 2024-2027 term, American Library Association, February 7, 2024.

2023

• 'I just feel sad' | Book ban efforts spread across the US, ABC10 KXTV, October 10, 2023.
• What is Banned Books Week?, ABC10 KXTV, October 6, 2023.
• Call Number Podcast: Protecting the Right to Read, Episode 87, September 11, 2023.
• Los Angeles Times Book Prizes winners announced, LA Times, April 21, 2023.
• The Freedom to Read Foundation Awarded the Los Angeles Times Book Festival’s Innovator’s Award, FTRF Press Release, February 23, 2023
• Same Fight, New Tactics: Public library directors offer tips for handling challenges, American Libraries, January 31, 2023.
• Readers Help Library Set Digital Record, Sacramento Observer, January 31, 2023.
• Sacramento Library marks an international milestone on digital book checkouts, Sacramento News & Review, January 18, 2023.

2022

• On Eve of Banned Books Week 2022, ALA Says Challenges Are Rising, Publishers Weekly, September 16, 2022.
• SacRT Introduces Rolling Library, Mass Transit, September 1, 2022
• Sacramento Public Libraries Offer More Services than You May Think!, News 93.1 KFBK, August 3, 2022. 
• Q&A with Peter Coyl, Sacramento Public Library’s New CEO, SacTown Magazine, March/April 2022.
• Portland hosts first major conference in two years as librarians make landing.  NBC Portland, March 23, 2022. 
• Out with the old, in with the new | Sacramento Library occupies former 'News and Review' building.  ABC10 Sacramento, March 16, 2022.
• Storybook Ending? Old ‘News and Review’ Building To Reopen As Sacramento Library.  CBS Sacramento, March 15, 2022.

2021

• Montclair's loss is Sacramento's gain as library director Coyl moves on. Montclair Local, December 12, 2021.
• Sacramento library taps New Jersey director to replace retiring Rivkah Sass, Sacramento Bee, December 10, 2021.
• Montclair's library director leaving for 28-branch Sacramento system as power struggle continues here.  Montclair Local, December 10, 2021.
• Montclair Library Chosen For 'Access Navigator' Program, Patch.com, October 28, 2021.
• Montclair Public Library Selected as One of 12 Access Navigator Libraries in New Jersey, Baristanet, October 26, 2021
• Montclair Public Library introduces 'Senior Center in a Box', Montclair Local, October 2, 2021.
• Montclair Public Library named 'Wi-Fi at Work' Award Winner, Montclair Local, September 13, 2021.
• Montclair's Founding Father's Deed Preserved by Library, Montclair Local, March 12, 2021.
• Dump offensive books of leave them it up to readers? Libraries grapple with Dr. Seuss controversy, NJ.com, March 3, 2021.
• Libraries in N.J. forced to turn the page, reimagine services in post-COVID world, NJ.com, February 22, 2021.

2020

• ALA Nominating Committee Councilors-at-Large candidates announced, American Library Association, October 26, 2020.
• Montclair Library Opens Its Doors On Monday, Oct. 19, Montclair Local, October 18, 2020.
• Montclair Literary Festival, Virtually, This Weekend, Montclair Local, September 9, 2020.
• Calls for Equity and Diversity at ALA Virtual, InformationToday, July 9, 2020. 
• Resisting Hate with Speech: A conversation about the role of libraries and free speech, American Libraries, June 24, 2020.
• COVID 19: Libraries Can Offer Curbside Pickup On June 15; Schools Can Do In-Person Summer Programs July 6, Montclair Local, June 12, 2020.
• GR Library looks ahead to reopening but has you covered in the meantime, Essex News Daily, May 25, 2020.
• In Brief: Montclair Public Library Wins Award, Montclair Local, May 17, 2020.
• Montclair 2020 Candidates Hold Last Forum: Library, Spending Discussed, TapInto.com, May 9, 2020.
• Montclair Public Library Receives Award from New Jersey State Library, Baristanet, May 6, 2020.
• Connections at Montclair Public Library, Montclair Local, May 1, 2020.
• Johns Hopkins Changed Its Guidance On Re-Opening The Economy After Pushback From Librarians, Forbes, April 23, 2020.
• Montclair Public Library Closes Amid Coronavirus Concerns. TapInto.com, March 13, 2020.
• Many seniors face coronavirus fears while cut off from activities and social networks, NorthJersey.com, March 12, 2020.
• Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center And Montclair Public Library Create A Space For Nursing Mothers, Baristanet, February 4, 2020.
• Montclair Library Reports Uptick In Usage After Eliminating Overdue Fines, Montclair Times, January 25, 2020.

2019

• 2020 ALA Nominating Committee Councilors-at-Large candidates announced, American Library Association, September 27, 2019.
• Montclair Public Library Receives Donation from Rotary Club To Support Mobile Library, Baristanet, August 14, 2019.
• Montclair Public Library Gets New Etuk ‘Bookmobile’, Montclair Local, July 25, 2019.
• 2019 Annual Wrap-Up: Library professionals explore tough topics and exciting opportunities, American Libraries, July 27, 2019.
• 18 months after meltdown of BCCLS interlibrary loan system, new service wins praise, NorthJersey.com, July 17, 2019.
• More NJ libraries say they will eliminate fines for late books, NorthJersey Media Group, June 28, 2019.  
• In Brief: Extended Hours Announced For Bellevue Branch Library, Montclair Local, June 16, 2019.
• Montclair Public Library Foundation Awarded Grant for Open Book/Open Mind, Baristanet, June 8, 2019.
• Montclair Library To Expand Hours At Bellevue Avenue Branch, Baristanet, June 6, 2019.
• Montclair Public Library eliminates late fines for overdue books, Montclair Times, May 30, 2019.
• Montclair Public Library Overdue Fines Being Eliminated, Montclair Local, May 29, 2019.
• Six trustees elected to the Freedom to Read Foundation Board, ALA News, May 17, 2019.
• Montclair Public Library Helps Students with Technology Needs – Chromebooks in-house and Hotspot Loans, Baristanet, April 10, 2019.
• Montclair Library Starts Lending Students Chromebooks Patch.com, April 10, 2019.
• Montclair Public Library Foundation Awarded Grant to Fund “Summer Learning and Lunch Program”  Baristanet.com April 6, 2019.
• Emmy Award-Winning Host Of 'Lidia's Kitchen' To Visit Montclair.  Baristanet, March 17, 2019.
• Montclair Public Library Asks For $400,000 Increase In Funding, Montclair Local, Febraury 2, 2019.
• Montclair Council: Library Funding, Hahne’s Lot Redevelopment, Shutdown Social, Baristanet, January 23, 2019.
• Montclair Library Among 70 In US To Join 'Great Stories Club', Patch, January 3, 2019.

2018

• Montclair Public Library’s Little Read Turns 10! Celebrate Literacy and Community – October 16-20, Baristanet, October 9, 2018.

• ALA announces slate of Council candidates, American Library Association, September 11, 2018.

• NJ Library Co-op Faces Looming Shortfall.  Library Journal, June 21, 2018.

• Libraries' directors describe them as community hubs, and beyond, NorthJersey.com, May 25, 2018.

• The Librarian Identity Crisis.  American Libraries, May 17, 2018.

• One reason NJ's library loans melted down? A $900,000 contract for 2.3 million books.  NorthJersey.com, March 10, 2018.
• Montclair Public Library to Celebrate 125 Years.  TapInto.com, March 10, 2018.
• BCCLS to resume interlibrary loans as logjam eases.  NorthJersey.com, February 23, 2018.
• Library book deliveries tangled after state changes vendors, backlog tops 86,000 volumes.  NorthJersey.com, January 30, 2018.
• Montclair Readers, Library Meet 'Winter Reading Challenge', Montclair Patch, January 27, 2018.

2017

• Montclair's love affair with its library is something special, Montclair Times, December 18, 2017.
• Montclair Public Library and Toni's Kitchen Team Up to Promote Healthy Habits, Caucus: NJ with Steve Adubato (Episode 3022), August 12, 2017 [shown on PBS stations throughout New Jersey]
• Library's Summer lunch program gives out more than 1,400 lunches, Montclair Local, August 10, 2017.
• Montclair’s Midland Avenue Mile is back for another run, Montclair Times, August 4, 2017.
• Montclair Public Library Awarded Grants For Open Book/Open Mind and New Lunch & Wellness Programs, Baristanet, June 5, 2017.
• ‘The Library Saved My Life’: LGBTQ Books 2017, Publishers Weekly, May 26, 2017.
• NJ libraries, legislators want bond on November ballot.  The Record, May 5, 2017.
• Librarians Across America Are Using Their Powers For Political Good.  Huffington Post, 14 April 2017.
• Peter Coyl starts work as Montclair Public Library's new director.  Montclair Local, 9 March 2017.
• Montclair Public Library Director passes torch, Montclair Patch, 19 February 2017.

• Read the announcement about the Incoming Director, Montclair Public Library, 2 February 2017.

• Peter Coyl is new Director of Montclair Public Library, The Jersey Tomato Press, 2 February 2017.

• Montclair Library Selects New Director, After Launching National Search, Tap Into Montclair, 2 February 2017.

• New Director For Montclair Public Library Announced, Baristanet, 2 Febraury 2017.

• Montclair library names new director, Montclair Times, 2 February 2017.

• Dallas Public Library Selling Thousands Of Books This Weekend, Dallas CBS11, 27 January 2017.

• ALA announces petition candidates for ALA Council, ALA Press Release, 9 January 2017.

2016

• Dallas library cataloging, preserving items left in tribute to fallen officers for future exhibit, Dallas Morning News, August 2014.
• DPD Memorial to be preserved, Fox 4, July 2016.
• Annual Recap, Dewey Decibel Podcast, July 2016.
• Librarians Celebrate Diversity at ALA 2016, Publishers Weekly, July 2016.
• Memorial for Pulse Shooting Victims, ALA Cognotes, June 2016.
• Library Field Responds to Orlando Tragedy, Library Journal, June 2016.
• Amid Tragedy, Libraries Can Offer Help and Hope, American Libraries, June 2016.
• Libraries Stand Firm in Support of GLBT books. ILoveLibraries.org June 2016
• ALA President, ALSC President, and GLBTRT Chair Urge North Carolina Governor to Repeal HB2, ALA News, March 2016.
• ALA President, GLBTRT Chair Urge Georgia Governor to Veto HB 757, ALA News, March 2016.
• Three CCI Alumni Named in Drexel Magazine's 2016 ‘40 Under 40’, Drexel University, March 2016.
• McConnell and Baker receive ALA GLBTRT Award for Political Activism, ALA News, January 2016.

2015

• Would you know what to do in a mass shooting? Dallas police offer survival tips, Dallas Morning News, December 2015.
• Dallas Cop Trains People What to Do in Active Shooter Situation, CW33, December 2015.
• College of Computing and Informatics Newsletter, Drexel University, October 25, 2015.
• Libraries Create Gender-Neutral Bathrooms American Libraries, October 2015.
• Why We'll Always Need Libraries (and Librarians), ACLU of Texas, September 2015.
• Updated: Hearing for LGBTQ-Themed Books Challenged 52 Times, School Library Journal, July 2015.
• American Library Association sends letter to Commissioners Court about book controversy, Hood County News, July 2015.
• Caught In The Middle: Librarians On The Debate Over LGBT Children’s Books, KERA News, July 2015.
• Hood County residents want LGBT children’s books removed from library, Dallas Voice, July 2015.
• Political Notebook: Library group takes lead in promoting LGBT books, Bay Area Reporter, June 2015.
• Libraries celebrate GLBT Book Month, ILoveLibraries.org, June 2015.
• Stonewall Book Awards recognize books of exceptional merit relating to the GLBT experience ILoveLibraries.org, January 2015.
• Lambda Weekly Radio Broadcast, KNON 89.3, April 2014.

2014

• Cognotes, January 27, 2014, page 3.
• 2014 Stonewall Book Awards announced, ALA Press, January 2014.
• Dallas librarian chairs Stonewall Literary Awards, Dallas Voice, Januaury 2014.

2013

• Librarian Peter Coyl talks about Stonewall Book Award winners, Dallas Voice, February 2013.
• Insider, Drexel University, February 2013.
• 2013 Stonewall Book Awards Announced, ALA Press, January 2013.