CHICAGO — Library staff can now apply on behalf of their teen book groups for a chance to be a part of the official Teens’ Top Ten book groups.
The...
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Aug 27:
ALA files amicus brief in support of net neutrality protections
WASHINGTON, DC — The American Library Association today argued in support of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) strong, enforceable rules to protect and preserve the open internet with an amici filing with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
“The...
Aug 24:
National School Library of the Year Award aligned with new AASL Standards
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has released a revised application process and rubric for its National School Library of the Year Award (NSLY) that aligns the elements of the award with the newly released AASL “National School Library Standards for Learners, School...
Aug 23:
Don't Miss How to Use Contextual Inquiry to Increase Your User Engagement
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Aug 23:
New iteration: Basic Reference Skills for Non-Reference Librarians eCourse
Chicago—ALA Publishing eLearning Solutions announces a new iteration of our popular eCourse, Basic Reference Skills for Non-Reference Librarians. Francisca Goldsmith will serve as the...
Aug 23:
New iteration: Creating a Culture of Usability in Your Library eCourse
Chicago—ALA Publishing eLearning Solutions announces a new iteration of our popular eCourse, Creating a Culture of Usability in Your Library. Krista Godfrey will serve as the instructor for a 4-...
Aug 22:
"Veterans: They Served Us-Here's How to Serve Them" Upcoming Webinar
Since 2013, Gail Borden Public Library District has collaborated with local veterans to develop innovative programs that serve area veterans, including a groundbreaking project called "Veterans on the Go". Under the umbrella title of "Veterans on the Go", the library worked with partners to...
Aug 20:
ODLOS Announces JCLC Travel Grant Winners
CHICAGO – The American Library Association (ALA) strategic direction on equity, diversity, and inclusion has a goal to expand the work of ALA and its allies in building a diverse and inclusive profession. In this spirit, The Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach...
Aug 20:
Presenters invited to explore topics and engage attendees during AASL National Conference
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) invites proposals for concurrent sessions to be presented during its National Conference & Exhibition taking place Nov. 14-16, 2019, in Louisville, Kentucky. Complete proposals must be submitted by Mon., Dec. 3, 2018, and final ...
Aug 17:
New session: Build a Great Team Workshop
CHICAGO—ALA Publishing eLearning Solutions announces a new session of our popular workshop, Build a Great Team with Catherine Hakala-Ausperk. This workshop will last 90 minutes and take place at 2:30pm Eastern/1:30...
Aug 16:
ALA Council rescinds Meeting Rooms: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights
CHICAGO – Today the American Library Association (ALA) announced the outcome of a vote by ALA Council to rescind 2018 updates to the Meeting Rooms: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights. The vote comes after a swift response from ALA members, leadership, its offices and library...
Aug 16:
Free virtual event with MARCH graphic novel creators offered as part of ALA’s Great Stories Club
The American Library Association (ALA) invites library professionals and their patrons to a free virtual event with Andrew Aydin and Nate Powell, co-author and illustrator of the acclaimed graphic novel series March. During the event, Aydin and Powell will speak with attendees about the Civil...
Aug 16:
Patricia C. Franks updates her go-to reference text for RIM students and professionals
CHICAGO — The new second edition of “Records and Information Management,” published by ALA Neal-Schuman, cements this work’s status as an up-to-date classic, its content updated and expanded to...
Aug 15:
Teens can now vote for the 2018 Teens’ Top Ten
CHICAGO – Voting for the 2018 Teens’ Top Ten official titles is now open.
Teens all around the world can start casting their...
Aug 15:
Ethics for records and information management
CHICAGO — The scope and reach of information, driven by the explosive growth of information technologies and content types, has expanded dramatically over the past 30 years. The consequences of these changes to records and information management (RIM) professionals are profound, necessitating...
Aug 14:
Forty-five state library associations partner with ALA to offer joint student membership program
CHICAGO — Forty-five state library associations (ALA Chapters) partner with the American Library Association (ALA) to offer a joint student membership program, which allows students engaged in a program of study or certification in MLS/MLIS, CAEP and LTA programs for no more than five total...
Aug 14:
Friends of Shelby Area District Library and Friends of the Ravenna Library receive United for Libraries’ Baker & Taylor Awards
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania — The Friends of the Shelby (Michigan) Area District Library and the Friends of the Ravenna (Nebraska) Library have been recognized with United for Libraries’ Baker & Taylor Awards for outstanding efforts to support their libraries. Each group receives $1,000 and a...
Aug 14:
ALSC now accepting applications for 2019 Penguin Random House Young Readers Group Award
CHICAGO — The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) and the Grants Administration Committee are now accepting online applications for the 2019 Penguin...
Aug 14:
Rosen Publishing Group sponsors AASL Distinguished Service Award
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) is pleased to announce The Rosen Publishing Group as the new sponsor of the AASL Distinguished Service Award. The prestigious award recognizes an individual member of the library profession who has, over a significant period, made an...
Aug 14:
Rob Reid's collection of hundreds of story program activities
CHICAGO — “200+ Original and Adapted Story Program Activities,” published by ALA Editions, is a delightful new resource ready for use by children’s librarians, elementary-level media specialists, and early childhood instructors. Master...
Aug 13:
Taylor-Cloud wins stipend to attend YALSA’s 2018 YA Services Symposium
CHICAGO — Kimberly Taylor-Cloud, a Youth Services Librarian at the Fairburn Branch Library of the Atlanta-Fulton (Georgia) Public Library System, has won the 2018 Young Adult Services Symposium library worker stipend from the Young Adult Library...
Aug 09:
Volunteer to serve on ALA, Council, and joint committees for 2019 - 2021
CHICAGO — Wanda Kay Brown, American Library Association (ALA) president-elect, encourages members to serve on an ALA, Council or joint committee for the 2019-2021 term (terms start on July 1, 2019). Serving on a committee provides members with leadership training, networking opportunities, and...
Aug 09:
LLAMA webinar helps leaders move beyond problem fixing
A common complaint among library managers and leaders is that they spend so much time reacting to crises and fixing problems that there’s not enough time left to lead change at their organizations. While there’s no single solution to this, there is an approach that can help. The Library...
Aug 09:
Freedom to Read Foundation Joins with SJSU iSchool and the iSchool at Illinois to offer Fall Intellectual Freedom Courses
This Fall the Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) is working with Professors at San Jose State...
Aug 08:
ALSC’s “Children and Libraries” journal honored with publishing award
The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) is pleased to announce that its journal, “Children and Libraries” (CAL), received a 2018 Apex Award for Publication Excellence in the category of Magazines, Journals & Tabloids.
Apex Awards are based on excellence in graphic...
Aug 08:
Learn about OED, imposter syndrome, critical information literacy, more in upcoming ACRL e-Learning webcasts
CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) is offering a variety of new e-Learning webcasts to meet the demands of your schedule and budget. These interactive webcasts last 60 minutes and take place in an interactive online classroom; group discounts are available. Learn...
Aug 08:
New iteration: Introduction to Metadata and Linked Data eCourse
Chicago—ALA Publishing eLearning Solutions announces a new iteration of our popular eCourse, Introduction to Metadata and Linked Data. Dr. Oksana L. Zavalina will serve as the instructor for a 6-week...
Aug 08:
New session—Dealing with Substance Abuse in the Library: A Guide to Helping Patrons and the Community Workshop
CHICAGO—ALA Publishing eLearning Solutions announces a new session of our popular workshop, Dealing with Substance Abuse in the Library: A Guide to Helping Patrons and the...