CHICAGO - The American Indian Library Association (AILA) has named its library school scholarship the Virginia Mathews Memorial Scholarship to honor the memory of one of the original founders of AILA. Virginia Winslow Hopper Mathews, member of the American Library Association for 50 years and...
Press Releases
Feb 06:
Tuñón named 2012 Routledge Distance Learning Librarianship Conference Sponsorship Award winner
CHICAGO – Johanna Ruth Tuñón, director of distance and instructional library services at Nova Southeastern University, has been named the 2012 recipient of the Routledge Distance Learning Librarianship Conference Sponsorship Award.
This annual award, sponsored by...
Feb 06:
A comprehensive approach to increasing reading comprehension in secondary schools
CHICAGO — A companion volume to “Collaborative Strategies for Teaching Reading Comprehension: Maximizing Your Impact,” which covered lower grades, “...
Feb 06:
Pendse named 2012 ACRL WESS De Gruyter Grant recipient
CHICAGO – Liladhar R. Pendse, librarian for Slavic and Eastern European and Eurasian studies (Central Asian studies) at Princeton University, has been selected to receive the 2012 Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Western European Studies Section (WESS) De Gruyter...
Feb 03:
Mann wins 2012 ACRL/IS Miriam Dudley Instruction Librarian Award
CHICAGO – Barbara J. Mann, assistant director for public services and instruction and information literacy librarian at the University of Maryland University College (UMUC), is the winner of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Instruction Section’s (IS) Miriam...
Feb 03:
Using free tools for technology-based public library programming for children and teens
CHICAGO— Innovative technology programming genuinely helps children become adept at navigating our increasingly wired world while also helping them develop deductive reasoning, math and other vital literacy skills. In “...
Feb 03:
Eaton named 2012 Marta Lange/CQ Press Award winner
CHICAGO – John Eaton, law librarian and associate professor at the E. K. Williams Law Library of the University of Manitoba, has been awarded the 2012 Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Law and Political Science Section (LPSS) Marta Lange/CQ Press Award...
Feb 03:
ALCTS seeks journal editor
CHICAGO - The Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), seeks to appoint a dynamic and forward-thinking professional as editor for its journal, Library Resources & Technical Services (LRTS). The...
Feb 03:
Walter named 2012 ACRL/EBSS Distinguished Librarian
CHICAGO – Scott Walter, associate university librarian for services, associate dean of libraries and professor of library administration and library and information science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, is the recipient of the 2012 Association of College and Research...
Feb 02:
Free webinar: How to prepare a portfolio for the Library Support Staff Certification Program (LSSC)
CHICAGO - The Library Support Staff Certification Program (LSSC), a national certification program that allows library support staff to demonstrate competencies and receive certification from the American Library Association (...
Feb 01:
COA announces accreditation actions
CHICAGO — The Committee on Accreditation (COA) of the American Library Association (ALA) announces accreditation actions taken at the 2012 ALA Midwinter Meeting in Dallas.
Continued accreditation status was granted to the following programs:
- ...
Jan 31:
ALA applauds announcement of FNPRM on digital literacy training in libraries
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The American Library Association (ALA) welcomes today’s Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Order (PDF) voted on by the Commission that will reform the Lifeline...
Jan 31:
ALA Youth Media Awards winners post reaction videos to award’s YouTube channel
CHICAGO – On Jan. 23 the ALA announced winners of 18 awards that represent the best of the best in children’s and young adult literature and media. Several of this year’s winners and honorees have expressed their appreciation by posting videos to the ALA Youth Media awards...
Jan 31:
ALA resolution on publishers and practices that discriminate against library users
DALLAS - In a resolution adopted by the Council of the American Library Association (ALA), it has been resolved that the ALA:
1. Opposes any discriminatory policies of publishers and distributors which adversely impact access to content by library users. ...
Jan 31:
ALA resolution opposing restriction to materials and open inquiry in Arizona ethnic and cultural studies programs
DALLAS - The Council of the American Library Association has adopted a resolution that:
1. Condemns the suppression of open inquiry and free expression caused by closure of ethnic and cultural studies programs on the basis of partisan or doctrinal disapproval.
...
Jan 31:
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.
Participants in...
Jan 31:
Applications for the ALA President’s Award for Advocacy, sponsored by ALTAFF, due March 15
PHILADELPHIA - Applications for the American Library Association (ALA) President’s Award for Advocacy, sponsored by the Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations (ALTAFF), a division of ALA, are due March 15, 2012.
This award honors and recognizes...
Jan 31:
Upcoming PLA webinar will provide fun and affordable ideas to enhance the look and feel of your library
CHICAGO – At 1 p.m. CST on Feb. 23, the Public Library Association (PLA) will host a live, hour-long webinar, “Creating Dynamic Library...
Jan 31:
Perkins is 2012 ALSC Distinguished Service Award recipient
CHICAGO – Linda A. Perkins is the 2012 recipient of the Association for Library Service to Children’s (ALSC) Distinguished Service Award. This prestigious award honors an individual who has made significant contributions to library...
Jan 31:
Still time to share your National Library Week promotional idea
CHICAGO –How do you plan on promoting your library this National Library Week? Share your ideas and you could win a set of National Library Week themed promotional materials.
Programming ideas will be featured on the National Library Week website as a useful tool for other...
Jan 31:
Easily integrate technology into your library with YALSA’s winter online course
CHICAGO - Technology is part of the everyday life experience for most teens — and by integrating it with standard teen services, librarians can better serve and support teens’ learning needs. Find out how in...
Jan 31:
Power up your teen programs with YALSA’s winter online course
CHICAGO - Learn new ways to bring more teens into the school and public library in Power Programming, YALSA’s popular online course, which offers up-to-date ideas for programming, from simple, self-running contests to reading celebrations and more.
The self-paced course is...
Jan 31:
ALA preconference builds community connections through civic reflection
CHICAGO – The American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office (PPO) will present a day-and-a-half preconference during the ALA 2012 Annual Conference in Anaheim, Calif. The preconference, titled “Civic Reflection Builds Community Connections: A Program Model for Libraries...
Jan 31:
Library community galvanizes around school libraries: more than 25,000 sign White House petition
CHICAGO— With a Feb. 4 deadline looming, members of the library community worked to ensure that 25,000 people signed the...
Jan 30:
ALSC announces 2012 Notable Children’s Videos
CHICAGO - The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), has selected its 2012 list of Notable Children’s Videos. The list includes videos for children 14 years of age and younger that exhibit especially...
Jan 30:
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.
Participants in...
Jan 30:
2012 VRT Notable Videos for Adults
CHICAGO - The American Library Association ( ALA) Video Round Table Notable Videos for Adults Committee has compiled its 2012 list of Notable Videos for Adults, a list of 15 outstanding programs released on video...
Jan 27:
A new edition of an essential guide to copyright law for librarians and educators
CHICAGO — Copyright in the world of digital information is changing at a fevered pace, even as educators and librarians digitize, upload, download, draw on databases and incorporate materials into Web-based instruction. Drawing on cutting-edge case law in 18...
Jan 27:
YALSA names 2012 Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults
DALLAS —The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), announced its 2012 list of...
Jan 27:
ALA Office for Diversity calls for 2012-2013 Diversity Research Grant proposals
CHICAGO - The American Library Association (ALA) Office for Diversity seeks proposals for its Diversity Research Grant program. Applications may address any diversity topic, including the recruitment and promotion of diverse individuals within the profession or the provision of...