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Freedom to Read Foundation unveils new website, blog
Jonathan Kelley Program Coordinator jokelley@ala.org CHICAGO — The Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) — the First Amendment legal defense organization affiliated with the American Library Association — has unveiled its new website. The site — which retains the URL www.ftrf.org — is a significant
05/02/2013 - 23:32
Director Rob Reiner, fighting book banning and how art helps teens discover themselves featured on @ your library.org website
Mark Gould CHICAGO — An interview with Rob Reiner, director of the new movie "Flipped," how to fight book banning efforts, how teens discover themselves through the visual arts and the career of the legendary Antoine ‘Fats’ Domino are featured at www.atyourlibrary.org this week. The
12/27/2012 - 13:42
Author Elizabeth Gilbert (“Eat, Pray and Love”) interview, Cartier-Bresson photo exhibit, and finding federal jobs featured on @ your library website
Mark Gould (Chicago)- An interview with author Elizabeth Gilbert, best-selling author of "Eat, Pray, Love" is featured at www.atyourlibrary.org this week. The website provides information and recommended resources that everyone can take advantage of at their local library. Other new
12/27/2012 - 13:45
@ your library website highlights new content on Louis Armstrong, Library Card Sign- up Month, a library for your health and ‘how the library helped me during tough economic times’
Mark Gould CHICAGO- New content that highlights two new books about the legendary trumpeter Louis Armstrong, Library Card Sign-up Month, a library for your health and ‘how the library helped me during tough economic times’ is featured this week on www.atyourlibrary.org. The website provides
12/27/2012 - 13:46
Interview with noted Nigerian-born author and poet, audio books, finding a federal job and family movie night featured on @ your library website
Mark Gould CHICAGO- Donna Seaman’s interview with Nigerian-born author and poet Chris Abani is featured on www.atyourlibrary.org this week. The website provides information and recommended resources that everyone can take advantage of at their local library. Other new content includes Emma Walton
12/27/2012 - 13:45
AASL launches Knowledge Quest
Jennifer Habley Manager, Web Communications jhabley@ala.org CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) announces the launch of a companion website for its professional journal, Knowledge Quest. A new vehicle to empower school librarians as they transform learning for their
01/26/2015 - 15:52
YALSA seeks Member Manager for upcoming Web resource, Teen Programming HQ
Anna Lam Communications Specialist alam@ala.org CHICAGO – The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), is seeking a Member Manager for its upcoming web resource, Teen Programming HQ. The mission of Teen Programming HQ is to provide a
05/27/2015 - 13:17
@ your library.org features author Jennifer Egan, prestigious Magnum Photo Collection, and a history of broadcast news plus more
Mark Gould CHICAGO - Contributor Donna Seaman’s interview with author Jennifer Egan, whose new book, "A Visit with the Goon Squad," has generated a great deal of national attention, and other new posts can be enjoyed on the @ your library website this week. Seaman, who says Egan is
12/27/2012 - 13:45
AASL announces 2012 Best Websites for Teaching and Learning
Jennifer Habley Manager, Web Communications jhabley@ala.org CHICAGO — At the American Library Association’s (ALA) 2012 Annual Conference in Anaheim, Calif., the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) announced the 2012 Top 25 Websites for Teaching and Learning. In its fourth year, the
05/03/2013 - 13:15
ALA volunteers return to support New Orleans rebuilding efforts
Macey Morales Media Relations Manager mmorales@ala.org CHICAGO – After five years, more than 220 America Library Association (ALA) volunteers from across the U.S. will once again gather at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center for “Libraries Build Communities,” a daylong community service effort
08/07/2013 - 12:33
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Horizon Report 2011
"Horizon Report 2011." The content of electronic books and the social activities they enable, rather than the device used to access them, are the keys to their popularity; nearly everyone carries some device that can function as an electronic re ...
HDAVIES - 09/21/2012 - 13:48 - Libraries Transform
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Future of Books
Glazer, Sarah. "Future of Books." CQ Researcher 29, May 2009: 473-500. Web. 13 May 2011. Report on the future of books with a focus on eBooks while exploring issues, background, and outlooks in the industry ...
HDAVIES - 09/21/2012 - 13:42 - Libraries Transform
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Reference Through Social Media
Reference Through Social Media: Developing Standards, Guidelines, and Policies--eCourse Sarah Steiner too often chat, social media, and text-based reference services operate without standards and policies. This eCourse will guide you in writing useful, ...
HDAVIES - 10/12/2012 - 13:32 - Libraries Transform
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Collection Development in the Digital Age
Collection Development in the Digital Age Maggie Fieldhouse and Audrey Marshall This collection explores evolving roles and ideas in collection development in the digital age. Recognizing the rapid change in library collection development and management i ...
HDAVIES - 09/19/2012 - 10:22 - Libraries Transform
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Open Source Software for Libraries
Open Source Software for Libraries: HOpen Source Software for Librariesow it Works; What it Can do for You--eCourse Diane Kovacs and Diane Adler Open source software offers libraries the opportunity to save money and maintain a degree of flexibility and c ...
HDAVIES - 10/12/2012 - 13:29 - Libraries Transform
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Learning from Libraries that Use WordPress
Learning from Libraries that Use WordPress: Content-Management System Best Practices and Case Studies Kyle M. L. Jones and Polly-Alida Farrington With its intuitive interface and open-source development method, the WordPress web platform has emerged as ...
HDAVIES - 10/12/2012 - 13:58 - Libraries Transform
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Wikis for Libraries (THE TECH SET® #5)
Wikis for Libraries (THE TECH SET® #5) Lauren Pressley Wikis have emerged as powerful platforms for facilitating and improving communication and collaboration between library staff, users, and professional peers. Wikis for Libraries gives you the practica ...
HDAVIES - 09/19/2012 - 10:27 - Libraries Transform
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Library Camps and Unconferences (THE TECH SET® #8)
Library Camps and Unconferences (THE TECH SET® #8) Steve Lawson More and more libraries are working to organize their own library camps or “unconferences” – open, friendly and refreshingly informal gatherings for librarians to unite, exchange ideas, and s ...
HDAVIES - 09/19/2012 - 10:28 - Libraries Transform
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Effective Blogging for Libraries (THE TECH SET® #10)
Effective Blogging for Libraries (THE TECH SET® #10) Connie Crosby Renowned library blogger, speaker, and educator Connie Crosby shares her experience and expertise in this step-by-step guide to successful library blogging. As you build your skills with T ...
HDAVIES - 09/19/2012 - 10:32 - Libraries Transform
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Electronic Resource Management
Electronic Resource Management: Practical Perspectives in a New Technical Services Model Anne C. Elguindi and Kari Schmidt A tremendous shift is taking place in libraries towards purchasing e-resources, with the bulk of materials spending being allocated ...
HDAVIES - 09/19/2012 - 11:03 - Libraries Transform