William Morris Seminar: Book Evaluation Training
The Morris Seminar is a biennial, all-day seminar that takes place the day immediately preceding ALSC National Institute. Please look for more information on our upcoming 2024 Morris Seminar in the Fall of 2023.
Purpose
The purpose of the Bill Morris Seminar: Book Evaluation Training is to honor and support William C. Morris’ dedication to connecting librarians, and ultimately children, with excellent children’s books. This seminar will bring new ALSC members and members with limited evaluation experience together with those who have served on ALSC’s media evaluation committees in an environment to train and mentor them in the group process and in children’s media evaluation techniques. The seminar will result in new and emerging leaders for future ALSC evaluation committees. (Check out a ALSC Blog post from a past Morris participant about her experience and takeaways!)
The Bill Morris Seminar: Book Evaluation Training is sponsored by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), and is made possible through funds from the William C. Morris Endowment. The William C. Morris Endowment was established in 2000 and activated in 2003 upon the death of Morris, former vice-president and director of library promotion at HarperCollins Children’s Books. Morris was a long-time ALSC member and friend, the recipient of the first ALSC Distinguished Service Award, and an advocate for children’s literature and librarians. Morris envisioned his endowment funding programs, publications, events, and/or awards that would promote excellence in children’s literature.
Questions
Please contact Sarah Polen, ALSC Program Officer, Continuing Education, by email or by phone: 800-545-2433 ext. 4026.