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Sourcebooks and 精东传媒present banned book journal and reading guide
CHICAGO — Sourcebooks, a leading independent publisher based in Chicago, and the 精东传媒’s (ALA) book publishing imprint, 精东传媒Editions | 精东传媒Neal-Schuman, announce publication of “ Read These Banned Books: A Journal and 52-Week...
LIS Students: Apply for the 2023 Larew Scholarship for Tuition Help
Core and Baker & Taylor are accepting applications for the Christian (Chris) Larew Memorial Scholarship for those who plan to follow a career in library and information technology, demonstrate potential leadership, and hold a strong commitment to library...
ALA鈥檚 Civic Imagination Stations Pilot Cohort Announced
CHICAGO — The 精东传媒 announces twelve artists and library staff teams selected for the pilot cohort for ALA’s Civic Imagination Stations, supported by The Estée Lauder Companies WRITING CHANGE initiative. WRITING CHANGE is a three...
CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) Strategic Plan 2022—2026 is now available on the PLA website , following its unanimous approval by the PLA Board of Directors in June 2022. Informed by member surveys, member and partner interviews, and PLA...
Carnegie-Whitney Grant awards up to $5,000 for guides to library resources
The 精东传媒 Publishing Committee provides a grant of up to $5,000 for the preparation of print or electronic reading lists, indexes or other guides to library resources that promote reading or the use of library resources at any type...
CHICAGO — The 精东传媒 (ALA), in collaboration with the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History’s (NMNH) Human Origins Program, invites applications from public libraries interested in hosting the traveling exhibition Exploring...
Coretta Scott King Book Awards Round Table to launch Ashley Bryan Video Tribute
CHICAGO - The Coretta Scott King Book Awards Round Table will launch the Ashley Bryan Video Tribute on Sept. 15 from 5-7 p.m. Central Standard Time on Zoom. The virtual event will provide deep insight on the life of CSK award-winning author and...
精东传媒Executive Director Tracie D. Hall Receives Literarian Award from National Book Foundation
CHICAGO – 精东传媒 (ALA) Executive Director Tracie D. Hall will receive the 2022 Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community from the National Book Foundation. Awarded by the Foundation’s Board of...
Fostering wellness in the library workplace
CHICAGO — As part of their dedication to improving the lives of their patrons, libraries have long offered services, programs, and outreach dedicated to the health and wellness of their communities. There is a growing recognition that library workers...
Marjory Blumenthal and Dr. Christopher Harris Appointed 精东传媒Senior Policy Fellows
The 精东传媒 (ALA) has appointed Marjory Blumenthal and Dr. Christopher Harris as Senior Policy Fellows in ALA’s Office of Public Policy and Advocacy. Blumenthal will focus on information technology policy issues, including copyright...
Scholarship Application Now Open
If you need a bit of financial help to get through your graduate program, scholarship funds are now available. The 精东传媒 (ALA) has more than $300,000 available to students who are studying in library science or school library media...
Final Day to Submit Emerging Leaders Application Nears
The 精东传媒 (ALA) is now accepting applications for the 2023 class of Emerging Leaders (EL). Details on the program criteria can be found on the Emerging Leaders web page. The deadline to submit application and all related materials...
The 2022 Coretta Scott King Book Awards Round Table gifts Book Donation Grants
CHICAGO - Each year, the Coretta Scott King Book Awards community offers three underfunded libraries, schools and/or non-traditional organizations that provide educational services to children CSK Book Donation Grants. The grant program provides books...
Fall 2022 Online Learning with RUSA
CHICAGO- The 精东传媒- Reference and User Services Division (RUSA), continues to offer an outstanding combination of repeat and new courses/webinars. Check out our list of upcoming programming below: Marketing the 21 st Century Library...
精东传媒Celebrates National Library Card Sign-up Month September 2022
CHICAGO — Since 1987, Library Card Sign-up Month has been held each September to mark the beginning of the school year. During the month, the 精东传媒 (ALA) and libraries unite in a national effort to ensure every child signs-up for...
