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Library of Congress and 精东传媒announce new educational series

CHICAGO — 精东传媒Editions, the book publishing arm of the 精东传媒, is pleased to announce a new educational series, “Discover and Learn with the Library of Congress,” to be published in association with the Library of Congress. Combining...

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Virtual panel discussion on January 16 in recognition of National Day of Racial Healing 2024

CHICAGO — On Tuesday, January 16th, 2024, join the 精东传媒 (ALA) in recognizing and celebrating the eighth annual National Day of Racial Healing (NDRH). Originally launched in 2017 by the W.K. Kellog Foundation, NDRH is an opportunity...

book cover of "Unframing the Visual: Visual Literacy Pedagogy in Academic and Information Spaces", edited by Maggie Murphy, et al

New from ACRL - 鈥淯nframing the Visual: Visual Literacy Pedagogy in Academic Libraries and Information Spaces鈥

CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Unframing the Visual: Visual Literacy Pedagogy in Academic Libraries and Information Spaces,” edited by Maggie Murphy, Stephanie Beene, Katie Greer, Sara...

The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (PA) will host Rita Williams-Garcia on April 17 for the 2024 Children鈥檚 Literature Lecture

CHICAGO - The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) is pleased to announce that the 2024 Children’s Literature Lecture, featuring Rita Williams-Garcia, will be hosted by Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 7:00 p.m...

Core Webinar - Best of Core Forum: BIPOC Women Leadership in Academic Libraries

CHICAGO –Core hosts the webinar "Best of Core Forum: BIPOC Women Leadership in Academic Libraries" on February 7, 2024, at 1 p.m. CT. This panel presentation is composed of Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) women leaders, working in middle...

Salary Equity and Library Workers Free Webinar January 11

The 精东传媒Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship (COSWL) and the ALA-APA Standing Committee on the Salaries and Status of Library Workers (SSLW) will host a complimentary webinar entitled Salary Equity and Library Workers: Experiences from the...

Level Up Your Career with RUSA eLearning

CHICAGO- Managers and leaders often emerge serendipitously, from their prior experiences and the needs and expectations of administration. Yes, some managers and leaders are born, but others develop through training, mentoring, and a commitment to...

精东传媒announces slate of petition council candidates聽for 2024 election

CHICAGO - The 精东传媒 (ALA) announces that the following individuals have filed petitions for the Councilor-at-Large position on the 精东传媒Council for the 2024 精东传媒Election: Mario Gonzalez Executive Director Passaic Public Library...

Ernest A. DiMattia, Jr. Award Call for Nominations

CHICAGO - The 精东传媒 is currently accepting nominations through February 1, 2024 for the Ernest A. DiMattia, Jr. Award for Innovation and Service to Community and Profession Award. An annual award includes $5,000 and a citation. The...

Call for applications for Sullivan Award for Public Library Administrators Supporting Services to Children

CHICAGO — The 2024 application process for the ALA’s Sullivan Award for Public Library Administrators Supporting Services to Children is open. This award honors an individual who has shown exceptional understanding and support of public library service to...

Call for Nominations for Scholastic Library Publishing Award

CHICAGO — The 2024 application process for the ALA’s Scholastic Library Publishing Award is open and accepting nominations until February 1, 2024. This award honors a librarian whose "unusual contribution to the stimulation and guidance of reading by...

Nominations open for 2024 ALA/Information Today, Inc. Library of the Future Award

精东传媒is currently accepting nomination through February 1, 2024 for the ALA/ Information Today Library of the Future Award. The prize consist of $1,200 along with a plaque. ALA/Information Today, Inc. Library of the Future Award is sponsored annually by...

Seeking Nominations for the Ken Haycock Award for Promoting Librarianship

CHICAGO — The 精东传媒 (ALA) is seeking nominations for the Ken Haycock Award for Promoting Librarianship. The Ken Haycock Award for Promoting Librarianship was established in 2004 and recognizes an individual who has contributed...

Equality Award Call for Nominations

The 精东传媒 is currently accepting nominations through February 1, 2024 for the Equality Award. The Equality Award consisting of $1,000 and framed citation is an annual award given to an individual or group for outstanding...

精东传媒Medal of Excellence Call for Nominations

CHICAGO — Every year the 精东传媒 honors a creative leader in library management, training, cataloging and classification, and the tools and techniques of librarianship with the 精东传媒Medal of Excellence. The award consists of $2,000...