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August 19, 2024
精东传媒Opens 2025 Annual Conference & Exhibition Call for Proposals
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CHICAGO — 精东传媒invites education program and poster proposals for the 2025 Annual Conference & Exhibition, taking place June 26 – July 1, 2025, in Philadelphia. The submission sites are open now through September 23, 2024.
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July 25, 2024
Sam Helmick chosen 2024-2025 精东传媒 president-elect
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The 精东传媒 Council decided on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, that Sam Helmick will be the 2024-2025 president-elect effective immediately.
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July 9, 2024
New Public Library Technology Survey report details digital equity roles
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Nearly half of libraries now lend internet hotspots; 95% offer digital literacy training CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) today published the 2023 Public Library Technology Survey report. The national survey updates emerging trends around...
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July 2, 2024
Hohl inaugurated聽2024-2025 精东传媒president
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Cindy Hohl, director of policy analysis and operational support at Kansas City (Mo.) Public Library, was inaugurated 精东传媒President for 2024-2025 on Tuesday, July 2, at the 精东传媒Annual Conference in San Diego.
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May 7, 2024
精东传媒partners with League of Women Voters to empower voters in 2024
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The 精东传媒 and League of Women Voters today announced a new partnership to educate and empower voters in 2024.
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April 17, 2024
The TRANSFORMERS Are Ready to Roll Out for Library Card Sign-Up Month
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The 精东传媒 (ALA) is teaming up with Skybound Entertainment and Hasbro to encourage people to roll out to their libraries with the TRANSFORMERS franchise, featuring Optimus Prime, as part of Library Card Sign-Up Month in September.
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Accepting Applications for 2025 Class of 精东传媒Emerging Leaders - Last Week to Apply
The 精东传媒 (ALA) is now accepting applications for the 2025 class of Emerging Leaders (EL). Details on the program criteria can be found on the Emerging Leaders web page. The deadline to apply is Friday September 6, 2024. Apply now...
Cultivating kindness and wellbeing in libraries
CHICAGO — Information professionals work in dynamically changing environments with a diverse range of patrons, which can sometimes present stressful situations. “ The Kind Librarian: Cultivating a Culture of Kindness and Wellbeing in Libraries,” published...
Core Webinar Series: Build Your Personal Website With Quarto
CHICAGO—Core is pleased to present the four-part webinar series “Build Your Personal Website with Quarto." Are you interested in sharing your work, such as scholarship, creative work, and other projects, and increasing your online visibility? Creating a...
Core extends free webinar registration for LIS students and faculty
CHICAGO - Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures (Core) is pleased to announce that LIS students who are student members of the 精东传媒 may again this year register for any Core webinar free of charge. Students who wish to take...
948,000 and Counting: Free Webinar on Public Service Loan Forgiveness
The 精东传媒 (ALA) will present a free webinar for library workers about Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) on Oct. 2, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. Eastern.
The Nominating Committee for the 精东传媒 election is seeking nominees for the positions of 精东传媒president-elect, treasurer and councilor-at-large on the 2025 spring ballot. The 精东传媒thrives thanks to the energy, diversity, and...
GameRT鈥檚 2024 Game On! Grant awarded to Los Angeles Unified School District, California
CHICAGO, IL – The Games & Gaming Round Table (GameRT) of the 精东传媒 is pleased to announce the Los Angeles Unified School District in Los Angeles, California as the recipient of their 2024 Game On! Grant. GameRT introduced the Game...
精东传媒 Announces Revised Date for 精东传媒2025 Annual Conference & Exhibition in Philadelphia
CHICAGO — The 精东传媒 (ALA) announced today a revised date for its highly anticipated 精东传媒2025 Annual Conference & Exhibition in Philadelphia. Originally scheduled for June 26 – July 1, 2025, the conference will now take place on June...
New from ACRL - 鈥淭oward Inclusive Academic Librarian Hiring Practices鈥
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Toward Inclusive Academic Librarian Hiring Practices,” edited by Kathryn Houk, Jordan Nielsen, and Jenny Wong-Welch. This collection can help you center...
精东传媒Opens 2025 Annual Conference & Exhibition Call for Proposals
CHICAGO — 精东传媒invites education program and poster proposals for the 2025 Annual Conference & Exhibition, taking place June 26 – July 1, 2025, in Philadelphia. The submission sites are open now through September 23, 2024.
American Libraries recognizes 12 libraries in its 2024 Library Design Showcase
Twelve new and renovated libraries, as well as their architects, have been recognized in American Libraries’ 2024 Library Design Showcase.
AASL Commends the Free to Read Project
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commends the Free to Read Project, the Girl Scout Gold Award Project by Kate Lindley, approving a resolution made by the Virginia Association of School Librarians (VAASL), an AASL...
Core Webinar Series: Library Facility Master Planning
CHICAGO—Core/Buildings & Operations: Buildings for College and University Libraries and Planning & Design Committees are pleased to present the four-part webinar series “Library Facility Master Planning." Library leaders with responsibility for one or...
Core Webinar: Trailblazing Pathways Across the Digital Divide
Join Core for the webinar "Trailblazing Pathways Across the Digital Divide" on September 3, 2024, at 1 p.m. CT. Participants will learn about a partnership between an academic library, Student Affairs, and campus IT to fund laptops for high-need students.
ALSC supports 2024 Bound to Stay Bound, Melcher Scholarships
The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) has awarded a total of 6 students the Bound to Stay Bound and Melcher Scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year.
