ConferenceThing at ALA Midwinter

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:51:18 GMT

ConferenceThing is a free, mini-conference organized by LibraryThing to coincide with ALA Midwinter in Boston on January 15, 2010

Looking forward to Ontario Library Association - Super Conference...

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:30:00 GMT

I have a newly-minted personal membership to

ACRL | How to be a person: Tips and tricks for virtual reference

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:19:01 GMT

Five steps to a happy patron1. Welcome the patron (no scripts). 2. Get some background info. 3. Let them know how long this will be.4. Do not be afraid of smileys.5. Never leave them wanting more.

American Library Association files comments to FCC on E-rate | Di...

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:32:39 GMT

Contact: Jenni Terry Press Officer ALA Washington Office 202-628-8410 For Immediate Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Library Association (ALA)

Library Associations Release Guide from the Perplexed Part III on...

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:25:12 GMT

From the Announcement:The American Library Association (ALA), the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announce the release of “A Guide for the Perplexed Part III: The Amended Settlement Agreement.” The guide describes the major

Libraries Explore Big Ideas to Overcome Small Budgets - Libraries...

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:05:09 GMT

That problem will ease in time, Mr. Reilly believes, as researchers become more comfortable with the idea that they can get their hands on the material even if it isnt all on the campus-library shelves. The solution is to get information out to the researchers about how these

Today’s video break: The decade in seven minutes

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:11:37 GMT

Newsweek takes you down memory lane. Of note to audiobook listeners the iPod, introduced in 2001.

ALA Issues Guide to Amended Google Agreement

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The American Library Association (ALA), the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), and the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) have released "A Guide for the Perplexed Part III: The Amended Settlement Agreement.

Webjunction

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:21:47 GMT

REFORMA/Webjunction first-ever webinar: Using Social Media to Make the Case for Supporting Library Services. View the archived webinar, audio, slides, chat, related links and discussion at http://www.webjunction.org/community-relations/articles/content/86131538. Speakers: Meredith Farkas, Head of

VLA Server will be Unavailable Monday Nov. 23.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:29:13 GMT

Due to electrical work being performed at Radford University, the VLA Server and blog will be unavailable Monday Nov. 23.Note: Google Groups are unaffected by the downtime. The server will be brought back online ASAP once power is restored. Thanks for your patience.Start Slide Show

Why I voted Yes on the SLA name change

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:52:27 GMT

A few years ago I was asked to speak at an Enterprise Information Management conference in San Francisco. It was very exciting, the first time I had been asked to speak somewhere. I was slated to speak on the second day, but after attending the first day of sessions I was very nervous. It became

NYC PL Director Stepping Down

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:27:35 GMT

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McCann, Stiles, Hoose, and Waldrop win National Book Award

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:04:50 GMT

The NBAs managed to avoid major controversy in the Young Peoples Lit category, choosing Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice, by Phillip Hoose as the winner over David Smalls Stitches. Awards were presented last night at a black tie dinner.The other winners were:Fiction Let the

Organisation for the benefit of libraries – DBV and BID

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:01:25 GMT

The German Library Association (DBV) has been committed to preserving and expanding libraries for 60 years, while the umbrella organization, Library and Information Germany (BID), has been doing the same for 20 years....

Best of PubLib Featured Article: Sacred Cattle

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:25:49 GMT

We have been asked to come up with a list of things to cut in eachdepartment and have been told that nothing is a sacred cow...There were many answers and divergent points of consideration. Librarian Andrea Taylor compiled these results:

Q&A with Brad Inman, founder of Vook

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:58:00 GMT

Publishing Industry Consultant - Where books and technology meet. Because books aren't just books anymore.

Supreme Court Lets Miami-Dades Vamos Ban Stand

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:22:49 GMT

NEW! Interview: Mohammad Abbas talks about his role as head of the new Library Department of the Iraqi Council of Representatives, the nations parliament in Baghdad.

Mora Award Winner, Topeka & Shawnee Cty., Part 2

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:51:46 GMT

Start out with a small agenda. Perhaps set up an activity session where you can involve children in literacy activities. Have a puppet show, a bilingual storytime, a few bilingual games or art projects. And of course, offer ideas about reading to your children and their families.

Effie Lee Morris, Advocate of Library Services to Children, Dies ...

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Effie Lee Morris, a leading advocate of library services for children, minorities, and the visual impaired, and the first African-American president of the Public Library Association (PLA), died of cancer on November 10 at her home in San Francisco, CA. She was 88.

The PW Morning Report: Monday, November 16, 2009

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:27:00 GMT

A daily roundup of book and publishing news from across the Web: Revised Google Settlement, For and Against; Pooh Goes Back to Court; Shortcovers and Smashwords Team Up; Library Books Returned 51 Years Late.

YALSA Nominates Cavallaro's "Parade (With Fireworks) For Teen Awa...

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:53:03 GMT

Comic Book Resources - Daily Comic Book News, Reviews, Previews, Commentary and Message Boards

Your daily dose of hotness from the American Library Association

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:20:01 GMT

@FakeAPStylebook When referring to litters of children conceived through IVF, always include a quote about "God's precious miracles.

¿Qué Tal Tucson? » October/November President’s Message

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:21:04 GMT

On behalf of REFORMA Tucson I would like to congratulate Jessica, Adriana, & Jeff for being the recipient of leaderships awards! Thank you for all your contributions to our chapter and in the community. *Congratulations to Jeff Cruz! He has been selected as an ARL 2009-2011 Diversity Scholar!

La Bloga: Guest Columnist: Sergio Troncoso. Is the Texas Library ...

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:01:00 GMT

through the white tents next to the state capitol, gathering handouts from commercial publishers, lit organizations, and university presses. My panel was not until Sunday, so this was my day to play.

DC-2009 papers and presentations published

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:59:00 GMT

2009-11-02, The DC-2009 conference, held in Seoul, Korea, 12-16 October 2009, featured high quality tutorials, keynotes, conference papers and workshop sessions. The event was attended by around 100 participants from 18 countries and territories who engaged in lively discussions around the theme of

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