CHICAGO - A wide array of timely and informative topics awaits Midwinter attendees from the interest groups of the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services ( ALCTS ). From library exhibits to the future of MARC to the "big deal…
CHICAGO —“ The Black Belt Librarian: Real-World Safety & Security ,” published by ALA Editions , arms librarians with the confidence and know-how they need to maintain a comfortable, productive and safe environment for everyone in the library. Sharing …
NEW YORK - Yesterday, 10 librarians were recognized for service to their communities, schools and campuses as winners of the Carnegie Corporation of New York/New York Times I Love My Librarian Award. More than 1,700 library patrons nationwide nominated …
CHICAGO –The Young Adult Library Services Association ( YALSA ) selected five books as finalists for the 2012 William C. Morris Award, which honors a book written for young adults by a previously unpublished author. YALSA will name the 2012 award winner at …
CHICAGO - The interest in gaming continues to increase, as evidenced by the growing popularity of National Gaming Day @ your library. Recently, more than 27,700 people of all ages came together in their local communities to participate in gaming events …
CHICAGO –The Young Adult Library Services Association ( YALSA ), a division of the American Library Association ( ALA ), selected five books as finalists for the 2012 YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults, which honors the best …
Networking, good food and conversation CHICAGO - Dine Around Dallas , a group of local hot-spot restaurants, is currently holding reservations for ALA Midwinter attendees. Restaurants range in price and cuisine, allowing for an experience that fits …
CHICAGO – Approximately 10,000 viewers will join more than 1,300 onsite audience members at 7:45 a.m. CST on Jan. 23 for the announcement of the American Library Association ( ALA ) Youth Media Awards. The announcement is part of the ALA Midwinter Meeting …
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians ( AASL ) seeks statements from school districts, universities, education service centers or others interested in hosting a satellite site of the AASL 2012 Fall Forum. If interested, parties should …
CHICAGO - The Library Support Staff Certification Program ( LSSC ), a national certification program that allows library support staff to demonstrate competencies and be certified by the American Library Association ( ALA ), will offer an hour-long …
CHICAGO - Following successful Friday “Unconferences” at past ALA events, another one is being hosted on Friday, Jan. 23 at the ALA 2012 Midwinter Meeting in the Dallas Convention Center. The Unconference is described as “a participant-guided experience …
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians ( AASL ), an original outreach partner, is proud to once again lend its support to the National STEM Video Game Challenge presented by the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop and E-Line Media …
CHICAGO — The next offering of the popular webinar “Introduction to Screencasting for Online Tutorials and Reference” will take place from 1 - 2:30 p.m. CST on Friday, Dec. 16. This 90-minute webinar, which is hosted by the Reference and User Services …
CHICAGO - The American Indian Library Association ( AILA ) has selected Shannon Rosenbaum, a member of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and a Circle of Learning MLIS candidate at San José State University, for the 2012 ALA Emerging …
CHICAGO - Whether you’re in job-search mode, promotion mode or opportunity-seeking mode, your goal is the same: Get that interview! The interview is the place where you can showcase your talents and demonstrate why you are the best candidate for the job …
CHICAGO - John Green, best-selling and controversial author and staunch defender of intellectual freedom principles, will be the featured speaker at the annual Freedom to Read Foundation fundraising author event on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012 in Dallas. Doors …
CHICAGO — In “ Listening to Learn: Audiobooks Supporting Literacy ,” published by ALA Editions , librarians Sharon Grover and Lizette D. Hannegan show how audiobooks present excellent opportunities to engage the attention of young people while also …
CHICAGO - Four digital training kits from the Public Library Association ( PLA ) are on sale until Dec. 31. Each kit is 40 percent off (or 50 percent off when combined with an ALA member discount). PLA training kits, authored by Sandra Nelson, tackle …
PHILADELPHIA - The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations ( ALTAFF ), a division of the American Library Association ( ALA ), is pleased to welcome Thrift Books to its family of corporate sponsors. In turn, Thrift Books is …
CHICAGO — Planning your end-of-year holiday giving? Consider a donation to YALSA ’s Books for Teens program , which raises funds to provide teens in low-income communities access to high-quality, recently published, age-appropriate books. If YALSA can …
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