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Published on November 29, 2011 - 18:11 GMT

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library to digitize College & Research Libraries archive

CHICAGO – The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library has launched a project to digitize the complete back contents of the Association of College and Research Libraries’ ( ACRL ) official scholarly research journal College & Research …

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Published on November 29, 2011 - 17:11 GMT

Young adult author Ally Carter added to the Author Lunch series at PLA 2012

CHICAGO – The Public Library Association ( PLA ) is excited to announce the addition of the Young Adult Author Lunch with Ally Carter to the PLA 2012 Conference schedule from 12:15 to 1:45 p.m. on Thursday, March 15. PLA thanks Disney-Hyperion for its …

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Published on November 29, 2011 - 16:12 GMT

Revised NLSBPH Standards and Guidelines published

CHICAGO — The “ Revised Standards and Guidelines of Service for the Library of Congress Network of Libraries for the Blind and Physically Handicapped ” ( NLSBPH ) have been published by the Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies ( …

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Published on November 29, 2011 - 15:15 GMT

Tips for what to do before (and after) retirement

CHICAGO — Retirement holds many questions for librarians, and it’s never too soon (or too late) to start asking them. Published by ALA Editions , “ Pre- and Post-Retirement Tips for Librarians ” offers insight, inspiration and tips for those already …

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Published on November 28, 2011 - 16:13 GMT

New workshop will show how to build a user-friendly library site in 10 steps

CHICAGO - ALA TechSource announces an exciting new workshop, 10 Steps to a User-Friendly Library Website with Aaron Schmidt and Amanda Etches-Johnson. A clean, well-designed website can mean the difference between an informed library user and a …

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Published on November 28, 2011 - 16:10 GMT

Workshop with Sarah Houghton and Paul Signorelli on Web analytics for librarians

CHICAGO - ALA TechSource announces a new session of the popular workshop Web Analytics for Librarians: Informing Decisions Through Web User Data with Paul Signorelli and Sarah Houghton. This workshop will take place in two parts on Jan. 12 and 26, 2012. …

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Published on November 22, 2011 - 22:15 GMT

Gale Cengage Learning Financial Development Award 2012

CHICAGO - Do you know of a library that has had a successful library financial development program? Recognize this successful project with a nomination for the Gale Cengage Learning Financial Development Award funded by Gale Cengage, Inc. ALA is …

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Published on November 22, 2011 - 21:11 GMT

Media focus shines on National Gaming Day @ your library

CHICAGO - As hundreds of libraries across the country celebrated the fourth annual National Gaming Day @ your library on November 12, a variety of media outlets took notice and highlighted the programs and events happening in their own communities. …

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Published on November 22, 2011 - 19:14 GMT

Lifelong learning @ your library

CHICAGO – Libraries are synonymous with lifelong learning. In today’s tough economy, the spotlight shines on the services libraries offer to job seekers, but libraries remain a place of lifelong learning for all, including library staff. As part of …

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Published on November 22, 2011 - 19:10 GMT

ALA calls for Penguin Group to restore e-book access to library patrons

WASHINGTON , DC – Yesterday, the Penguin Group ( USA ), announced it was discontinuing the lending of new e-book titles to library patrons. In addition, library patrons with the Amazon Kindle e-reader will no longer be able to check-out any Penguin titles …

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Published on November 22, 2011 - 18:11 GMT

Long named REFORMA Emerging Leader

CHICAGO - REFORMA , the National Association to Promote Library & Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish Speaking, has selected Alicia Long, library assistant at the State College of Florida and a recent MLIS graduate from the University of …

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Published on November 22, 2011 - 18:10 GMT

Empower your community at the 2012 ALA Midwinter Meeting Advocacy Institute

CHICAGO – “ Mobilizing Community Support for Your Library ” is the focus of the Advocacy Institute Workshop at the ALA ’s 2012 Midwinter Meeting in Dallas . The workshop will focus on engaging and mobilizing Friends and trustee groups, opinion-makers and …

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Published on November 22, 2011 - 17:13 GMT

Eleven preconferences offer in-depth public library education at PLA 2012

CHICAGO –Attendees at the Public Library Association ( PLA ) 2012 Conference in Philadelphia will have the opportunity to get a head start on professional development before the conference is fully underway. On March 13 and 14, 11 preconferences for public …

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Published on November 22, 2011 - 17:10 GMT

Abrams named 2012 ALSC Emerging Leader

CHICAGO - The Association for Library Service to Children ( ALSC ) announced Ingrid Abrams of the Brooklyn Public Library as its representative in the 2012 Emerging Leader program . As a children’s librarian in Brooklyn, N.Y., Abrams makes a …

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Published on November 22, 2011 - 16:13 GMT

Applications for ALTAFF’s National Friends of Libraries Week Awards due Dec. 1

PHILADELPHIA - The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations ( ALTAFF ) is accepting applications for National Friends of Libraries Week Awards through Dec. 1, 2011. National Friends of Libraries Week, which this year was held …

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Published on November 22, 2011 - 15:13 GMT

Reach tween readers with YALSA's graphic novels webinar

CHICAGO — Tween readers have shown a healthy appetite for graphic novels, but finding age-appropriate materials for middle schoolers can be difficult! Find out how you can build a great graphic novel collection for your middle grade readers in YALSA ’s …

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Published on November 21, 2011 - 18:12 GMT

Semantic Web/Linked Data experts address ALCTS symposium

CHICAGO - “Libraries, Linked Data and the Semantic Web: Positioning Our Catalogs to Participate in the 21st Century Global Information Marketplace,” the ALCTS Midwinter Symposium, brings together the leading experts in the fields of linked library data …

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Published on November 21, 2011 - 18:12 GMT

Easily integrate technology into your library with YALSA’s winter online course

CHICAGO - Technology is part of the everyday life experience for most teens — and by integrating it with standard teen services, librarians can better serve and support teens’ learning needs. Find out how in Connect, Create, Collaborate: Support Teen Needs …

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Published on November 21, 2011 - 17:10 GMT

ACRL offering e-Learning scholarships

CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries ( ACRL ) announces e-Learning scholarships to help librarians, library staff and library school students stretch their professional development dollars. Fifteen e-Learning scholarships will be …

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Published on November 21, 2011 - 15:12 GMT

An eye-opening look at graphic novels in the school library

CHICAGO — Many educators now agree that graphic novels inform as well as entertain, and to dismiss their educational potential is to throw away a golden opportunity to reach out to young readers. “ Graphic Novels in Your School Library ,” by Jesse Karp and …

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