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Published on May 14, 2013 - 16:36 GMT

Sign up for a behind-the-scenes tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Robie House during ALA Annual Conference

NEWS For Immediate Release May 14, 2013 Contact: Angela Thullen Event to benefit the ALA Cultural Communities Fund CHICAGO—For attendees of the 2013 American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference in Chicago, there are still tickets available for a …

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Published on May 13, 2013 - 23:03 GMT

New AASL eCOLLAB advocacy archives provide professional development in 20 minutes

NEWS For Immediate Release May 13, 2013 Contact: Jennifer Habley CHICAGO - A series of three advocacy webinars, presented by the AASL Advocacy Committee in conjunction with School Library Month, is now available as part of the American Association of …

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Published on May 13, 2013 - 21:36 GMT

‘Reimagining Libraries’ with Anythink at United for Libraries’ President’s Program

NEWS For Immediate Release May 13, 2013 Contact: Jillian Kalonick PHILADELPHIA – United for Libraries will present “Reimagining Libraries,” the United for Libraries President’s Program, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 30 during the ALA Annual …

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Published on May 13, 2013 - 21:36 GMT

Ten libraries selected to receive advocacy training as part of Neal-Schuman Foundation grant to United for Libraries

NEWS For Immediate Release May 13, 2013 Contact: Jillian Kalonick PHILADELPHIA - United for Libraries has selected 10 libraries to receive expert advocacy training in cycle one of the Citizens-Save-Libraries program, funded by the Neal-Schuman Foundation. …

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Published on May 13, 2013 - 21:36 GMT

AASL Innovative Reading Grant recipient can be “Found in Translation”

NEWS For Immediate Release May 13, 2013 Contact: Jennifer Habley CHICAGO – Panagiotis Stathopoulos’s project, “Found in ‘Translation’: Reading, Writing, Critical Thinking, and Metaphrasis,” is the 2013 recipient of the American Association of School …

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Published on May 13, 2013 - 21:36 GMT

Kirk elected 2014-2015 AASL president

NEWS For Immediate Release May 13, 2013 Contact: Jennifer Habley CHICAGO – Terri Kirk, school librarian at Reidland High School in Paducah, Ky., has been elected as the 2014-2015 American Association of School Librarians (AASL) president. Kirk will …

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Published on May 13, 2013 - 18:45 GMT

Dr. Christine Pawley receives 2013 Eliza Atkins Gleason Book Award

NEWS For Immediate Release May 13, 2013 Contact: Rudolph Rose CHICAGO - The Gleason Book Award Committee of the American Library Association Library History Roundtable is pleased to announce that the winner of the 2013 Eliza Atkins Gleason Book Award is …

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Published on May 13, 2013 - 17:31 GMT

Emergent leader Amy Jo Southworth receives AASL Frances Henne Award

NEWS For Immediate Release May 13, 2013 Contact: Jennifer Habley CHICAGO – Amy Jo Southworth, school librarian at Bay Shore High School in Sayville, N.Y., is the 2013 recipient of the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) Frances Henne Award …

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Published on May 10, 2013 - 15:09 GMT

Register for the June 6 Virtual Membership Meeting (VMM13)

NEWS For Immediate Release May 10, 2013 Contact: Ron Jankowski For Immediate Release May 10, 2013 Contact: Ron Jankowski June 6 - ALA Virtual Membership Meeting 2013 CHICAGO - ALA President Maureen Sullivan, Executive Director Keith Michael Fiels, and the …

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Published on May 9, 2013 - 21:10 GMT

Brewster Kahle to be Honored with 2013 LITA/Library Hi Tech Award

NEWS For Immediate Release May 9, 2013 Contact: Mary Taylor CHICAGO – Brewster Kahle has been named the winner of the 2013 LITA/Library Hi Tech Award for Outstanding Communication in Library and Information Technology. Emerald Group Publishing Limited and …

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Published on May 9, 2013 - 19:58 GMT

2013 LITA/Ex Libris Student Writing Award winner announced

NEWS For Immediate Release May 9, 2013 Contact: Mary Taylor CHICAGO - Karen Doerksen, MLIS degree candidate at the University of Alberta School of Library and Information Studies, has been named the winner of the 2013 LITA/Ex Libris Student Writing Award, …

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Published on May 8, 2013 - 22:38 GMT

Donald Weise to keynote 2013 Stonewall Book Awards Brunch

NEWS For Immediate Release May 8, 2013 Contact: John Amundsen CHICAGO – Donald Weise, founder of Magnus Books, will keynote the 2013 Stonewall Book Awards Brunch, a celebration of the very best in LGBT literature on Monday, July 1 during the American …

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Published on May 8, 2013 - 22:38 GMT

GraphiCon—the mini-comic-con inside 2013 ALA Annual Conference

NEWS For Immediate Release May 8, 2013 Contact: Mary Mackay CHICAGO - For the second year, GraphiCon will inspire ALA Annual Conference attendees to innovate and raise the profile of graphic novels and comics in their library or school. A range of programs …

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Published on May 8, 2013 - 19:32 GMT

Karen Williams elected ACRL vice-president/president-elect

NEWS For Immediate Release May 8, 2013 Contact: David Free CHICAGO - Karen Williams, associate university librarian for research and learning at the University of Minnesota, has been elected ACRL vice-president/president-elect. She will become president- …

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Published on May 8, 2013 - 19:32 GMT

ALA to host career development facilitator training

NEWS For Immediate Release May 8, 2013 Contact: Beatrice Calvin CHICAGO - The American Library Association will host Career Development Facilitator (CDF) training sessions at its headquarters in Chicago, June 26 - 27, 2013. The deadline to register is …

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Published on May 8, 2013 - 19:32 GMT

Diane Bruxvoort elected president-elect of the Library Leadership and Management Association

NEWS For Immediate Release May 8, 2013 Contact: Fred Reuland May 6, 2013 – The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) announced today that Diane Bruxvoort has been elected as president-elect. She is senior associate dean, University of …

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Published on May 7, 2013 - 21:17 GMT

Mother’s Day @ your library

NEWS For Immediate Release May 7, 2013 Contact: Megan McFarlane CHICAGO – The question of what to do or what gift to give on Mother’s Day can often be a bit perplexing for children and teens who might not have a lot of money to spend. Enter the library …

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Published on May 7, 2013 - 21:17 GMT

Chris Shoemaker elected for 2014-2015 YALSA presidency

NEWS For Immediate Release May 7, 2013 Contact: Jaclyn Finneke CHICAGO – Members of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), selected Chris Shoemaker as the division’s next president-elect …

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Published on May 7, 2013 - 19:52 GMT

ALCTS virtual preconferences coming in June

NEWS For Immediate Release May 7, 2013 Contact: Charles Wilt CHICAGO - Two virtual preconferences coming in June bring the conference experience to you. The Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS) offers two virtual …

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Published on May 7, 2013 - 19:52 GMT

Rep. Fortenberry receives award during National Library Legislative Day

NEWS For Immediate Release May 7, 2013 Contact: Jazzy Wright Washington, D.C.—Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (R-Neb.) today received the United for Libraries’ 2013 Public Service Award during the National Library Legislative Day in Washington, D.C. The Public …

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