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Published on September 20, 2011 - 15:10 GMT

Refresh your library’s existing teen services with YALSA’s pre-Midwinter workshop

CHICAGO — Find out how you can give your library’s standard teen services a boost at YALSA ’s Innovations in Essential Teen Services half-day workshop from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 20, prior to the ALA Midwinter Meeting, in Dallas. Join YALSA to learn …

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Published on September 15, 2011 - 22:13 GMT

LLAMA Human Resources Section presents a free webinar on how to find a job

CHICAGO - You have your MLS degree—-but what’s next? Applying for and interviewing for a job can be fraught with anxiety and frustration. But you can put yourself ahead of the herd with the right information. The Library Leadership and Management …

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Published on September 15, 2011 - 20:12 GMT

Online registration opens for fall session of PLA’s free public library advocacy education program

CHICAGO — Registration has opened for the Oct. 31-Dec. 12 session of Turning the Page 2.0, a free, online advocacy training program for public libraries, developed and presented by the Public Library Association ( PLA ) with generous support from The Bill …

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Published on September 15, 2011 - 20:10 GMT

Kathy MacMillan and Christine Kirker conjure up kindergarten magic

CHICAGO —“ Kindergarten Magic: Theme-Based Lessons for Building Literacy and Library Skills ,” published by ALA Editions , is a time-saving program planner for librarians and classroom teachers alike, including everything needed to get started—reading …

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Published on September 15, 2011 - 16:10 GMT

AASL opens registration for national conference virtual component

CHICAGO – Registration is now open for the American Association of School Librarian’s ( AASL ) virtual component to its national conference. The AASL11 Virtual Conference will offer national conference attendees and those following the activity from afar …

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Published on September 13, 2011 - 21:12 GMT

Virtual read-out of banned books is launched

CHICAGO – Readers from across the United States and around the world are demonstrating their support for free speech by participating in a virtual read-out of banned and challenged books that will culminate during the 30th annual Banned Books Week (Sept. …

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Published on September 13, 2011 - 21:10 GMT

ALA urges deficit-reduction 'supercommittee' to guard resources for job seekers

Washington, D.C. – The American Library Association ( ALA ) Washington Office today sent a letter to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction ( PDF ), urging the bipartisan, 12-member panel to protect federal support for our nation’s libraries in …

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Published on September 13, 2011 - 21:10 GMT

Resources for Banned Websites Awareness Day now available

CHICAGO – To bring attention to the overly aggressive filtering of high quality, legitimate educational and social websites used by students and teachers, the American Association of School Librarians ( AASL ) has designated Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011, as …

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Published on September 13, 2011 - 21:10 GMT

Upcoming e-Forums from ALCTS

CHICAGO - ALCTS , the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services, announces its upcoming e-Forums. The ALCTS e-Forum is a moderated discussion on timely topics of interest in the areas of library collections and technical services. …

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Published on September 13, 2011 - 20:14 GMT

Search for ALCTS 2012 Professional Recognition Awards nominations

CHICAGO - Nominations are being accepted for the 2012 Association for Library Collections & Technical Services ( ALCTS ) awards for professional achievement. The three awards honor individuals whose work represents the finest achievements in research, …

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Published on September 13, 2011 - 20:12 GMT

New ALCTS Award honors Jan Merrill-Oldham

CHICAGO - The Preservation and Reformatting Section ( PARS ) of the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services ( ALCTS ) is very pleased to announce a new award in honor of the career and influence of Jan Merrill-Oldham, distinguished …

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Published on September 13, 2011 - 20:10 GMT

Card your library users this September

Atyourlibrary.org is looking for photos of library fans showing off their “smartest card” CHICAGO – Whether you’re getting your first library card or just renewing your account, there is something exciting about a new library card. During the month of …

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Published on September 13, 2011 - 20:10 GMT

North Carolina celebrates Library Card Sign-up Month with indie musician Beaux Foy

CHICAGO – This month, the State Library of North Carolina reminds residents not only that a library card is the smartest card but that having one totally rocks. The state library kicked off its sixth annual Library Card sign-up Month campaign this month …

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Published on September 13, 2011 - 19:14 GMT

ALCTS seeking 2012 Continuing Resources Awards candidates

CHICAGO - Nominations are being accepted for the 2012 Association for Library Collections & Technical Services ( ALCTS ) awards for outstanding achievement and promise in the field of serials and continuing resources. The awards are presented by the …

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Published on September 13, 2011 - 19:13 GMT

More selections added to ALSC’s Great Web Sites for Kids

CHICAGO - The Association for Library Service to Children ( ALSC ), a division of the American Library Association, has added more informative and engaging websites to Great Web Sites for Kids ( www.ala.org/greatsites ), its online resource containing …

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Published on September 13, 2011 - 19:12 GMT

Become a Friend in time for Friend Your Library Week

CHICAGO - Where would libraries be without Friends? These dedicated volunteers advocate for libraries, raise much needed funds, sponsor programs and special events and host popular used book sales, among other activities. Your chance to honor them is fast …

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Published on September 13, 2011 - 19:11 GMT

The Library Support Staff Certification Program offers project for LTA program partners

CHICAGO - The American Library Association-Allied Professional Association ( ALA - APA ) announced today that it invites colleges that offer Library Technical Assistant ( LTA ) degrees or certificates to participate in a project that may allow their …

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Published on September 13, 2011 - 19:11 GMT

ALCTS 2012 Preservation Awards nominations sought

CHICAGO - Nominations are being accepted for the 2012 Association for Library Collections & Technical Services ( ALCTS ) preservation awards. ALCTS presents two Preservation Awards to honor individuals whose work represents the finest achievements in …

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Published on September 13, 2011 - 19:10 GMT

Deadline extended for call for proposals for 2012 Joint Conference of Librarians of Color

CHICAGO - The Steering Committee of the 2012 Joint Conference of Librarians of Color ( JCLC ) has extended the open call for program proposals for the conference scheduled for Sept. 19-23, 2012 in Kansas City, Mo. Proposals must be submitted by Oct. 1, …

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Published on September 13, 2011 - 18:13 GMT

ALCTS 2012 Ross Atkinson Award nominations sought

CHICAGO - Nominations are being accepted for the 2012 Association for Library Collections & Technical Services ( ALCTS ) Ross Atkinson Lifetime Achievement Award. The deadline for nominations and supporting materials is Dec. 1. The Ross …

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