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New AASL webinar helps school librarians build an engaging website
Jennifer Habley Manager, Web Communications jhabley@ala.org CHICAGO – A new webinar from the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) will help school librarians create a website that is interactive and engaging to students, parents, teachers and other stakeholders in the learning community
11/18/2014 - 11:49
YALSA launches Teen Programming HQ website
Anna Lam Communications Specialist alam@ala.org CHICAGO – The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), has launched its Teen Programming HQ website. The mission of the new site is to provide a one-stop shop for library staff to find and
10/02/2015 - 15:43
Annual list of Best Historical Materials selected by RUSA’s History Section experts
Leighann Wood Membership and Awards Program Specialist lwood@ala.org BOSTON — The annual list of Best Historical Materials was announced at the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) Book and Media Awards Ceremony at the American Library Association’s Midwinter Meeting in Boston on Sunday.
01/10/2016 - 17:43
ALA calls for nominations for IFLA section committees for 2017-2021
Delin Guerra Program Officer dguerra@ala.org CHICAGO — The ALA International Relations Committee (IRC) is seeking nominations to section standing committees of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA). The selected representatives will serve 2017-2021. Details
06/21/2016 - 13:49
Call for nominations for IFLA section committees for 2019-2023 is now open
Delin Guerra Program Officer dguerra@ala.org CHICAGO — The ALA International Relations Committee (IRC) is seeking nominations to section standing committees of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA). The selected representatives will serve 2019-2023. Details
07/17/2018 - 15:56
New to social media? Learn to use it as a library tool in new eCourse
Dan Freeman CHICAGO- ALA Editions announces a new facilitated eCourse, Social Media Basics: Engaging Your Library Users. Paul Signorelli, former director of staff training and volunteer services for the San Francisco Public Library system, will lead this four-week course, which begins on May 21,
12/27/2012 - 13:27
Simplicity champion Wanda Urbanska joins @ your library contributors roster
Leonard Kniffel CHICAGO- Recently dubbed a spokeswoman for the simplicity movement by the New York Times, author and "Simple Living " television host Wanda Urbanska is the latest writer to sign on as a regular contributor to the American Library Association’s @ your library public
12/27/2012 - 13:45
Tips to green your routine, behind the scenes drama at Stephen Spielberg’s DreamWorks studio, I Love My Librarian Award featured on @ your library website
Mark Gould CHICAGO- An article by Rebecca Walden on realistic and surprisingly simple tips you can use to live sustainably and a story about the innovative new Richmond Grows Seed Lending Library, which opened recently at the Richmond (Calif.) Public Library, are featured on www.atyourlibrary.org
12/27/2012 - 13:45
Introduction to social media eCourse back by popular demand
Dan Freeman Editor dfreeman@ala.org CHICAGO- By popular demand, ALA Editions announces a session of our facilitated eCourse, Social Media Basics: Engaging Your Library Users. Paul Signorelli, former director of staff training and volunteer services for the San Francisco Public Library system, will
05/12/2013 - 14:27
ALSC announces Everyday Advocacy website
Dan Rude Membership/Marketing Specialist drude@ala.org CHICAGO- On May 1, 2013, the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) announced the launch of the Everyday Advocacy website. This member-driven site is a librarian’s companion for simple, effective ways to learn, share and make a
05/13/2013 - 17:00
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Next-Gen Library Redesign (THE TECH SET® #16)
Next-Gen Library Redesign (THE TECH SET® #16) Michael Lascarides While technology has changed what we do and how we do it, the library’s mission to provide users with the information they need has not changed. This concise guide will help you choose an ...
RGERBER - 09/19/2012 - 14:24 - Libraries Transform
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Building the Digital Branch (ALA TechSource Workshop)
Building the Digital Branch: Designing Effective Library Websites (ALA TechSource Workshop) David Lee King Wednesday, October 10, at 2:30pm Eastern/1:30 Central/12:30 Mountain/11:30am Pacific Every library needs a presence on the web. Whether you wo ...
RGERBER - 09/19/2012 - 12:24 - Libraries Transform
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Screencasting for Libraries (THE TECH SET® #17)
Screencasting for Libraries (THE TECH SET® #17) Greg R. Notess This complete how-to offers proven tips and techniques for creating engaging screencasts and publishing them on the Web. Examples use various software options such as free web-based programs ...
RGERBER - 09/19/2012 - 14:09 - Libraries Transform
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Building Mobile Library Applications (THE TECH SET® #12)
Building Mobile Library Applications (THE TECH SET® #12) Jason A. Clark Meet the growing demand for real-time mobile information by learning application design and development just for libraries. Learn how to develop an iPhone or Android application for y ...
RGERBER - 09/19/2012 - 12:39 - Libraries Transform
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Mobile Technology and Libraries (THE TECH SET® #2)
Mobile Technology and Libraries (THE TECH SET® #2) Jason Griffey Librarians must keep pace with this trend and integrate themselves into the mobile realm if they wish to deliver enhanced user services. Mobile Technology and Libraries is a practical, easy- ...
RGERBER - 09/19/2012 - 14:11 - Libraries Transform
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Drupal in Libraries (THE TECH SET® #14)
Drupal in Libraries (THE TECH SET® #14) Kenneth J. Varnum Drupal is a free and open-source content management system (CMS) that many libraries use to create well-designed, easy-to-use and manage websites. Go step-by-step through the decisions and task ...
RGERBER - 09/19/2012 - 12:40 - Libraries Transform
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Library Videos and Webcasts (THE TECH SET® #4)
Library Videos and Webcasts (THE TECH SET® #4) Thomas Sean Casserley Robinson Library Videos and Webcasts has the building blocks you need to effectively, affordably, and easily create and broadcast high-quality webcasts to your library users, staff and t ...
RGERBER - 09/19/2012 - 14:14 - Libraries Transform
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Technology Training in Libraries (THE TECH SET® #6)
Technology Training in Libraries (THE TECH SET® #6) Sarah Houghton-Jan Your library plays a crucial role as your community’s epicenter for technology whether you provide skill building resources, free access to the Web or both. To deliver top service to y ...
RGERBER - 09/19/2012 - 14:17 - Libraries Transform
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Microblogging and Lifestreaming in Libraries (THE TECH SET® #3)
Microblogging and Lifestreaming in Libraries (THE TECH SET® #3) Robin M. Hastings Microblogging and lifestreaming applications like Twitter, Tumblr, and Friend Feed are all around you and your users in everyday life. In Microblogging and Lifestreaming in ...
RGERBER - 09/19/2012 - 11:22 - Libraries Transform
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Building and Managing E-Book Collections
Building and Managing E-Book Collections: A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians Edited by Richard Kaplan Beginning with a short history of e-books and a review of the e-book publishing industry and its effect on the library’s selection and budget process, ...
RGERBER - 09/10/2012 - 12:02 - Libraries Transform