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The power of storytelling in your job search - a free online chat

CHICAGO — How many times have you heard the words, "Tell me about yourself"?   Did you know that this interview question is a fantastic opportunity for you to distinguish yourself from other candidates?  Did you know that powerfully written accomplishment statements on your resume can help you make the cut and get that interview? 

'Rallying Your Community: Mobilizing the Grassroots' webinar to showcase examples of community advocacy efforts

CHICAGO – “Rallying Your Community: Mobilizing the Grassroots” will be the topic of a free webinar sponsored by ALA’s Committee on Library Advocacy from 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. CDT on Wednesday, May 2.

In a difficult economy, the citizen voice is more important than ever. Learn how two community organizations, the Sustainable Library Citizens Coalition of Indianapolis-Marion County (Ind.) Public Library and Urban Librarians Unite of New York City, have used their voices to impact library funding.

Get back to basics with the PLA 'E-Books 101' webinar

CHICAGO – At 1 p.m. Central on Apr. 17, the Public Library Association (PLA) will host a live, hour-long webinar, “E-Books 101: A Look at Devices, Platforms, and Training Ideas,” designed for libraries just beginning their e-book programs or for new library staff that need to get up to speed on digital collections.

Attend PLA's upcoming webinar and bring civility back into your community

CHICAGO – At 1 p.m. CDT on Mar. 28, the Public Library Association (PLA) will host a live, hour-long webinar, “Implementing ‘Choose Civility,’ a Community-Wide Campaign” as part of PLA’s “Public Libraries at Work” monthly webinar series.

YALSA offers CEU hours for its winter online courses

CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) will offer two continuing education unit–approved online courses during its winter 2012 session, which begins on Feb. 6.