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Nov 05:
Registration opens for ALA Midwinter Virtual, Jan. 22-26
CHICAGO – Registration for ALA Midwinter Virtual, Jan. 22-26, 2021, opened at noon Central Thursday.
The event will include "New Urgencies for Change" sessions from the Symposium on the Future of Libraries, News You Can Use series, special author events, a virtual Exhibit Hall, the...
Dec 10:
ALA releases free practitioners' guide, webinar series on adult media literacy education
CHICAGO — Imagine that you are working at the reference desk when a patron comes to you with a question. They cite a “fact” that has been widely debunked, mentioning an article from a publication that you know to be...
Dec 09:
YALSA announces 2021 William C. Morris finalists
CHICAGO – The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), selected five books as finalists for the 202...
Dec 08:
Rainbow Round Table seeks nominations for 2021 awards recognizing outstanding service to the LGBTQIA+ community
CHICAGO - Every year, the Rainbow Round Table (RRT) of the American Library Association seeks to honor librarians, library related organizations (including libraries, library staff, library boards, library friends), and other individuals or groups (public or private) that have demonstrated...
Dec 08:
Free Webinar from Core on Building Virtual Team Cohesion at your Institution on January 13, 2021
This FREE webinar hosted by the newest ALA division, Core: Leadership,Infrastructure, Futures will teach attendees:
- Strategies to reestablish connections with staff to their employer, workplace, and colleagues.
- Support cross-communications styles through empathy, cultural...
Dec 08:
Examine resources used in the study of philosophy with the most recent guide in the Sudden Selector’s Guide series
CHICAGO—ALCTS Publishing has released its final printed guide in the Sudden Selector’s Guide series. The Sudden Selector’s Guide to Philosophy Resources offers key resources for selectors of philosophy materials. Authored...
Dec 08:
Applications open for The Penguin Random House Library Award for Innovation
CHICAGO — Applications are now open for The Penguin Random House Library Award for Innovation. The annual award recognizes U.S. libraries and librarians who create lasting innovative community service programs that successfully inspire and connect with new readers. The award consists of a $10,...
Dec 08:
A coloring book of quotes for library lovers
CHICAGO — Just in time for year’s end appreciation gifts for colleagues, volunteers, library board members, and bibliophiles, ALA Editions presents “Well Said: The Library Lovers Coloring Book of Quotes...
Dec 07:
Grounding library work in community engagement
CHICAGO — Community engagement isn’t simply an important component of a successful library—it’s the foundation upon which every service, offering, and initiative rests. Working collaboratively with community members—be they library customers, residents, faculty, students or partner organizations...
Dec 07:
Registration Opens for 2021 AASL National Conference
CHICAGO – Registration is now open for the 2021 American Association of School Librarians (AASL) National Conference. The conference, taking place Oct. 21-23, 2021, in Salt Lake City, Utah, convenes school library professionals for in-person learning and networking...
Dec 07:
Actress, author and activist Natalie Portman to serve as 2021 National Library Week honorary chair
CHICAGO—Natalie Portman, Academy Award-winning actress, director, producer, author and activist, will...
Dec 04:
Hicks and Lester Seek 2022-2023 AASL Presidency
CHICAGO – Laura Hicks and Kathy Lester will seek the 2022-2023 AASL presidential term during the 2021 American Library Association (ALA) election. The full slate of AASL candidates can be found at www.ala.org/...
Dec 04:
Positive Interactions: Making the Library a Welcoming and Empowering Place for People with Disabilties
CHICAGO- RUSA’s Accessibility Academy newly updated webcast tutorial “...
Dec 03:
Learn how to use MatchMARC to improve workflow efficiencies in your institution with this Core webinar on Jan. 12, 2021
This webinar will show users how to leverage the free Google Sheets Add-on...
Dec 02:
YALSA announces 2021 Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award finalists
CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), selected five books as finalists for the 2021 Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award, which honors the best...
Dec 01:
ALA invites applications for Libraries Transform Communities Engagement Grant
CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) invites library workers to apply for the ...
Dec 01:
OIF Seeks Information on 2020 Censorship Incidents
During the COVID-19 pandemic, libraries and schools continue to face censorship attempts. The ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom is seeking information on any ban or request to remove library or school materials, displays, and programs that happened in 2020.
OIF urges library workers...
Dec 01:
Libraries invited to apply for programming support with inaugural Peggy Barber Tribute Grant
CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) invites library workers to apply for the inaugural ...
Dec 01:
Choice announces the Outstanding Academic Titles of 2020
MIDDLETOWN, CT - The Choice Outstanding Academic Titles (OAT) list for 2020 has been announced. This prestigious list, released on December 1, reflects the best scholarly titles reviewed by Choice during the previous calendar year, as chosen by the editors. This year’s list features 531 books...
Nov 30:
Core’s complete guide to institutional repositories
CHICAGO — The Institutional Repository (IR) has become standard to the academic library in the past decade. In fact, some 5,000 are listed in open access directories. However, IR operations are anything but standard. You are not alone in your challenges, whether they be discovery of born digital...
Nov 30:
Tools for Locating Primary Sources in Archives and Online RUSA Webinar
CHICAGO- Are you new to working with patrons who need to find primary sources? Register today for the December 9th webinar "Tools for Locating Primary Sources in Archives and Online" ...
Nov 30:
Manage Your Academic Library Building During a Pandemic in this Dec. 16th Core webinar
Closing, opening, and reopening academic libraries during a pandemic requires library decision-makers to take on new roles, learn new things, and apply new knowledge to decision making for their facilities and employees. These decision-makers find themselves in need of real-time information —...
Nov 30:
Baby Yoda, Marley Dias, and more in the new ALA Graphics catalog
CHICAGO – The Child (a.k.a Grogu or Baby Yoda) debuts in the new winter catalog from ALA Graphics. The breakout star of Disney+’s hit Star Wars series The Mandalorian appears on...
Nov 24:
LHRT is accepting entries for the 2021 Justin Winsor Library History Essay Award
CHICAGO — Entries are now being solicited for the Justin Winsor Library History Essay Award, presented annually by the American Library Association’s Library History Round Table (LHRT). The award recognizes the best library history essay written in English and is named in honor of the...
Nov 24:
Join Privacy Experts in Town Hall on Surveillance in Academic Libraries
Discussion of the possibility of surveillance in university libraries has caused concern and sparked conversations among library workers and other privacy and intellectual freedom advocates. Join privacy experts in a discussion about working with information security to protect user privacy in...
Nov 19:
New PLA initiative helps public libraries prepare communities for in-demand jobs
CHICAGO – The Public Library Association (PLA) and Microsoft are teaming up to promote tools for libraries to support job seekers in growth careers. Since 2018, PLA and Microsoft have been collaborating to help libraries, often in rural communities, secure needed equipment such as hotspots,...
Nov 19:
Conduct Effective Library Assessment Focus Groups with this Core Webinar on December 1
More often than not, assessment techniques are learned on the job rather than taught in a MLIS degree program. While...
Nov 17:
United for Libraries to present Dec. 9 member webinar on Baker & Taylor’s ‘Sustainable Shelves’
EXTON — United for Libraries will present a free webinar for members on Baker & Taylor’s Sustainable Shelves program Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m....