NEW YORK – Today Laurie Doan, young adult librarian at the Tredyffrin Public Library in Strafford, Pennsylvania, was named a winner of this year’s I Love My Librarian Award. Doan is being recognized for her leadership in transforming lives and communities through education and lifelong learning...
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Nov 30:
Warwick, N. Y. librarian receives national public service honor
NEW YORK – Today Rosemary Cooper, director of the Albert Wisner Public Library in Warwick, New York, was named a winner of this year’s I Love My Librarian Award. Cooper is being recognized for her leadership in transforming lives and communities through education and lifelong learning. She is...
Nov 30:
Columbiana, Alabama librarian receives national public service honor
NEW YORK – Today Sheikla Blount, library media specialist at Columbiana Middle School in Columbiana, Alabama, was named a winner of this year’s I Love My Librarian Award. Blount is being recognized for her leadership in transforming lives and communities through education and lifelong learning....
Nov 30:
ALA announces winners of the 2017 I Love My Librarian Award
NEW YORK – Today 10 librarians were honored with the prestigious 2017 I Love My Librarian Award for their outstanding public service contributions. Selected from more than 1,100 nominations submitted by library users nationwide, including educators and members of the public, the winning...
Nov 29:
ALSC seeks member content editor for Everyday Advocacy Initiative
The Association for Library Service to Children(ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), seeks a member content editor for its Everyday Advocacy (EA) initiative. The mission...
Nov 29:
The complete guide to personal digital archiving
CHICAGO — Scholars and scrapbookers alike need your help with saving their most important digital content. But how do you translate your professional knowledge as a librarian or archivist into practical skills that novices can apply to their own projects? “...
Nov 28:
Applications sought for 2018 Coretta Scott King Book Donation Grants
CHICAGO — Underfunded libraries, schools and non-traditional organizations that provide educational services to children are invited to apply to receive one of three Coretta Scott King Book Donation Grants. Every year, in the process of choosing the Coretta Scott King Book Award winners and...
Nov 28:
Nominations open for John Ames Humphry/OCLC/Forest Press Award
CHICAGO - The American Library Association is accepting nominations for the 2018 John Ames Humphry/OCLC/Forest Press Award for International Librarianship. The deadline for nominations is Jan. 1,...
Nov 28:
Nominations sought for 2018 Bogle Pratt International Travel Fund
The American Library Association (ALA) is accepting nominations for the 2018 Bogle Pratt International Travel Fund, sponsored by the Bogle Memorial Fund and the Pratt Institute School of Information and Library Science. An award of $1,000 is given to an ALA member to attend his/her first...
Nov 28:
Submit nominations for 2018 ALA Presidential Citation for Innovative International Library Projects
CHICAGO — The International Relations Round Table (IRRT) invites you to submit a nomination for the ALA Presidential Citation for Innovative International Library Projects.
The citation began as an ALA Presidential initiative...
Nov 28:
Nominations being accepted for 2018 ALA Presidential Citation for Innovative International Library Projects
CHICAGO — The International Relations Round Table (IRRT) invites you to submit a nomination for the ALA Presidential Citation for Innovative International Library Projects.
The citation began as an ALA Presidential initiative...
Nov 28:
Call for proposals for 2018 IRRT Mission Enhancement Grant
CHICAGO—ALA The International Relations Roundtable is calling for proposals for its 2018 IRRT Mission Enhancement Grant. This grant was established by the IRRT to fund member-initiated proposals for international activities and initiatives which contribute to ALA’s role in international...
Nov 28:
Get Your Digital Life Decoded – a LITA webinar
Chicago -- The current technological and political landscapes have re-ignited conversations and concerns around digital security, privacy, and media literacy. Staff at NCSU developed a project branded as “Digital Life Decoded,” and grounded in substantial user research done in the spring of 2017...
Nov 27:
PLA Webinar to introduce core concepts related to equity, diversity, and inclusion in libraries
CHICAGO -- This December, the Public Library Association (PLA) is proud to present a webinar in December on the topic of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in libraries. This webinar will provide an introductory understanding of the concepts of power, identity, and oppression, and how they...
Nov 27:
Applications for United for Libraries Friend Conference Grant due Jan. 15
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania — United for Libraries is accepting applications for the United for Libraries Friend Conference Grant through Jan. 15, 2018.
The United for Libraries Friend Conference Grant enables one member of a Friends of the Library group at a public library to attend the ALA...
Nov 27:
ACRL releases Disciplinary Applications of Information Literacy Threshold Concepts
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “Disciplinary Applications of Information Literacy Threshold Concepts” edited by Samantha Godbey, Susan Beth Wainscott, and Xan Goodman...
Nov 27:
Academic library workers invited to free dialogue and deliberation workshop at Midwinter 2018
The American Library Association (ALA), Association of College & Research Librarians (ACRL) and National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation (NCDD) will offer a free one-day workshop to teach academic librarians how to convene and facilitate community conversations on issues of...
Nov 27:
A comprehensive resource to help public libraries create and manage homework centers
CHICAGO — Despite the proliferation of online homework websites and tutoring services, public libraries still have an important role to play when it comes to supporting young people’s educational needs. Public libraries that take a proactive approach—by setting up organized homework centers—have...
Nov 22:
Public libraries sought for PLA/DC Public Library digital archiving project
CHICAGO -- The Public Library Association (PLA) and DC Public Library are seeking applications from public libraries interested in establishing robust digital preservation/archiving programs. The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded DCPL, in partnership with PLA, a ...
Nov 21:
Carroll Preston Baber Research Grant now accepting proposals for 2018 award
CHICAGO — The American Library Association’s Office for Research and Statistics is accepting applications from innovative researchers for the annual Carroll Preston Baber Research Grant. The $3,000 grant is given to one or more librarians or library educators who will conduct research, over...
Nov 21:
AASL sets new standards with National Conference & Exhibition, providing school librarians with tools to think, create, share and grow
PHOENIX – The American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) closed the curtain on a landmark National Conference & Exhibition Nov. 9-11 in Phoenix, Arizona, after introducing new standards school librarians will use for years to come.
Attended by more than 2,500 school librarians...
Nov 21:
Upcoming webinar reviews intellectual freedom basics
Whether you’re an educator or library director, front-facing circulation desk staff member or behind-the-scenes cataloger, understanding the First Amendment rights of your patrons is essential. The Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) is pleased to announce a Nov. 27 webinar, “...
Nov 21:
Jesse H. Shera Award for Distinguished Published Research now accepting submissions
CHICAGO — The Library Research Round Table of the American Library Association announces the 2018 Jesse H. Shera Award for Distinguished Published Research. The deadline for submitting entries is January 31, 2018. The LRRT Shera Award Committee will judge the entries for the...
Nov 21:
ALA strenuously opposes FCC proposed order on net neutrality
WASHINGTON - Today American Library Association President Jim Neal released the following statement regarding the proposed order on net neutrality released by FCC Chairman Ajit Pai.
“Preserving net neutrality is essential for equitable access to online...
Nov 21:
2018 Loleta D. Fyan Grant now accepting proposals
CHICAGO — The American Library Association's Office for Research and Statistics is now accepting applications for the Loleta D. Fyan Grant, a grant for up to $5,000 for the improvement of public libraries and the services they provide. ...
Nov 21:
Jesse H. Shera Award for the Support of Dissertation Research now accepting submissions
CHICAGO — The Library Research Round Table of the American Library Association announces the 2018 Jesse H. Shera Award for the Support of Dissertation Research. This award provides recognition for proposed dissertation research employing exemplary research design and methods. The deadline for...
Nov 20:
New workshop—Blend It 2018: Blended Learning in Our Library Learning Landscape
CHICAGO—ALA Publishing eLearning Solutions announces an exciting new workshop, Blend It 2018: Blended Learning in Our Library Learning Landscape with Paul Signorelli. This workshop will last 90 minutes and take place at 2:30pm...
Nov 20:
December webinar highlights Project Outcome as strategic planning tool
CHICAGO – In early December, PLA will host a webinar highlighting how select libraries are using Project Outcome to align performance measurement efforts with strategic priorities and measuring...
Nov 17:
Accepting Employer Participants for Open House/Job Fair at ALA 2018 Midwinter Meeting
As part of its continuing efforts to provide networking opportunities for employers and job seekers, the ALA JobLIST Placement & Career Development Center will host an Open House/Job Fair from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Sunday, February 11, 2018 during the American Library Association’s Midwinter...