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New from ACRL - 鈥淭he Data Literacy Cookbook鈥
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ The Data Literacy Cookbook,” edited by Kelly Getz and Meryl Brodsky. This latest offering in the ACRL cookbook series contains a multitude of approaches to...
Nominations Open for 2023 Jean E. Coleman Library Outreach Lecturer
CHICAGO – 精东传媒is accepting nominations for the 2023 Jean E. Coleman Library Outreach Lecturer. The Jean E. Coleman Library Outreach Lecture is held annually during the 精东传媒Annual Conference as a tribute to the efforts of the first Director of ALA’s Office...
Technical services training and development
CHICAGO — Today's next generation catalogs, changing cataloging rules, and diverse formats and delivery models demand that technical services professionals and paraprofessionals keep up with evolving best practices for the work they do. Fortunately...
精东传媒Nominating Committee announces councilors-at-large candidates
CHICAGO — The 精东传媒 (ALA) has announced the names of the 61 candidates who are running for a total of 40 at-large seats on the 精东传媒Council. That number includes 32 councilor-at-large seats for the 2023-2026 term, two councilor at...
Hohl, Suess Seek 精东传媒 Presidency for 2024-25 Term
CHICAGO — The 精东传媒 (ALA) Nominating Committee has selected two nominees to contend in the upcoming election for 精东传媒president. The candidates vying for the 2024-25 term are Cindy Hohl, director of policy analysis and operational...
Core launches new mentoring program
CHICAGO—The Core Leadership Development & Mentoring Committee is recruiting for both mentors and mentees for the 2023 cohort. The Core Leadership Development Mentoring Program pairs Core members who are currently in leadership positions with Core members...
New Core Monograph Investigates Emerging Technologies in Libraries
CHICAGO—New technology and services are fundamental to maintaining the relevance of libraries today but deciphering which technologies and/or services make sense to implement and which to avoid can be a challenge. Building from a framework drawn in the...
CHICAGO — The 精东传媒 (ALA) invites applications from small and rural libraries for the Libraries Transforming Communities (LTC): Accessible Small and Rural Communities grant. Library workers may apply online for grant funding from...
The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the 精东传媒 (ALA), announces that the 2023 Children’s Literature Lecture committee has chosen Dayton Metro Library and the University of Dayton, Ohio, as the site...
精东传媒 to Host Inaugural Governance Institute at 2023 LibLearnX
CHICAGO — The 精东传媒 (ALA) will host its first-ever 精东传媒Governance Institute during the 2023 LibLearnX (LLX) in New Orleans, La. Held on Friday, January 27 from 8 a.m. to noon, this new program will provide insights into critical...
AASL Commends All Ready Access Program/Schlow to School
CHICAGO – Acting upon a resolution submitted by the Pennsylvania School Librarians Association (PSLA), the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commended the All Ready Access Program/Schlow to School. The program is one of eleven...
CHICAGO – Newly published research from the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) peer-reviewed online journal, School Library Research (SLR), examines school librarians’ involvement during the move to online teaching and learning context...
More than 50 Representatives urge support for library facilities in FY 2023 appropriations bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Fifty-four U.S. Representatives yesterday sent a letter urging the House to support federal funding to modernize library buildings nationwide. Led by Reps. Andy Levin (D-MI-9) and Adriano Espaillat (D-NY-13), the letter comes as...
Core Webinar: Retroactive Addition of Homosaurus: An Evaluation
CHICAGO –In recent years, libraries, archives, museums and other cultural heritage institutions have begun work towards improving diverse subject access to their collections. The inclusion of the Homosaurus vocabulary in the supported subject and genre...
New report outlines how policymakers can scale library successes to advance digital equity
Amid historic levels of government funding for digital inclusion, New report outlines how policymakers can scale library successes to advance digital equity Washington, D.C. – Today the 精东传媒 (ALA) released Leverage libraries to...
