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Published on March 25, 2013 - 15:28 GMT

Intellectual Freedom Round Table to hold 40th anniversary celebration at Chicago Cultural Center

NEWS For Immediate Release March 25, 2013 Contact: Jonathan Kelley CHICAGO - After 40 years of defending and upholding First Amendment rights, it is time for a party. Come join the Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) from 7:30 - 10 p.m. on Friday, June …

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Published on March 25, 2013 - 15:28 GMT

Celebrate National Library Workers Day, April 16

NEWS For Immediate Release March 25, 2013 Contact: Beatrice Calvin CHICAGO - National Library Workers Day (NLWD), is Tuesday, April 16, 2013. It is a day for library staff, users, administrators and Friends groups to recognize the valuable contributions …

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Published on March 25, 2013 - 15:27 GMT

A How-To-Do-It Manual for marketing libraries’ electronic resources

NEWS For Immediate Release March 25, 2013 Contact: Rob Christopher CHICAGO — It’s often hard to juggle promoting a library’s e-resources effectively at the same time as building basic visibility within the community it serves. Useful for librarians at any …

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Published on March 22, 2013 - 04:06 GMT

Sign up for ALSC online courses by April 8

NEWS For Immediate Release March 21, 2013 Contact: Dan Rude CHICAGO - The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) encourages participants for the spring 2013 ALSC online courses to register soon. Registration is open for all courses. Classes …

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Published on March 21, 2013 - 16:17 GMT

Henry Cavill Joins Celebrity READ Campaign

NEWS For Immediate Release March 21, 2013 Contact: Diane Buck CHICAGO - ALA Graphics is pleased to announce actor Henry Cavill as the latest star to join the Celebrity READ campaign. Known for starring in films such as Tristan Isolde and The Count of Monte …

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Published on March 20, 2013 - 21:18 GMT

Techniques for Electronic Resource Management: an ALCTS preconference in Chicago

NEWS For Immediate Release March 20, 2013 Contact: Charles Wilt CHICAGO - On Friday, June 28, at the 2013 ALA Annual Conference, the Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS) brings you “Techniques for Electronic Resource …

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Published on March 20, 2013 - 19:54 GMT

Giada at ALA Annual Conference

NEWS For Immediate Release March 20, 2013 Contact: Mary Mackay CHICAGO - American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference attendees are likely to have a mouth-watering experience when Giada De Laurentiis—Emmy Award-winning star of the Food Network' …

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Published on March 19, 2013 - 22:54 GMT

2013 ALA elections open March 19

NEWS For Immediate Release March 19, 2013 Contact: JoAnne Kempf CHICAGO — Voting in the 2013 ALA elections began at 9 a.m. Central time on March 19, 2013. Between March 19 and March 21, the ALA will notify voters by email, providing them with their unique …

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Published on March 19, 2013 - 21:29 GMT

Customizable PSAs featuring Caroline Kennedy available

NEWS For Immediate Release March 15, 2013 Contact: Megan McFarlane CHICAGO — Free customizable print and digital public service announcements (PSAs) featuring author, editor and library and literacy advocate Caroline Kennedy are available on the National …

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Published on March 19, 2013 - 21:29 GMT

Emily J. Pointer Public Library to be designated a Literary Landmark by United for Libraries in honor of Stark Young

NEWS For Immediate Release March 19, 2013 Contact: Jillian Kalonick PHILADELPHIA — United for Libraries, in partnership with Emily J. Pointer Public Library in Como, Miss., will designate the library a Literary Landmark in honor of Stark Young on Thursday …

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Published on March 19, 2013 - 21:29 GMT

Apply by March 29 for “Let’s Talk About It: Muslim Journeys” programs

NEWS For Immediate Release March 19, 2013 Contact: Angela Thullen Application deadline approaching for up to $4,500 in program support CHICAGO – The deadline is approaching for all public, academic and community college libraries—as well as state …

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Published on March 19, 2013 - 21:29 GMT

Applications for United for Libraries’ Baker & Taylor Awards due May 1

NEWS For Immediate Release March 19, 2013 Contact: Jillian Kalonick PHILADELPHIA – United for Libraries is accepting applications for the Baker Taylor Awards, given to friends of the library groups and library foundations. Applications are due May 1, 2013 …

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Published on March 19, 2013 - 20:06 GMT

ALA, Library Copyright Alliance Statement on the Supreme Court’s Decision in Kirtsaeng

NEWS For Immediate Release March 19, 2013 Contact: Jazzy Wright WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today the Supreme Court announced its much-anticipated decision in Kirtsaeng v. Wiley, a lawsuit regarding the bedrock principle of the first sale doctrine. The 6-3 opinion …

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