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Bishop A. Clarke Selected as the 2022 精东传媒Century Scholarship Recipient
The 精东传媒 (ALA) is pleased to announce the selection of Bishop A. Clarke of Richmond, Virginia as the 2022 Century Scholarship recipient. The $2,500 scholarship funds services or accommodation for a library school student with...
Adele Chase Selected as the 2022 Julia J. Brody Public Librarian Scholarship Recipient
The 精东传媒 (ALA) is pleased to announce the selection of Adele L. Chase of Columbia, South Carolina as the 2022 recipient of the Julia J. Brody Public Librarian Scholarship. The $4000 scholarship is awarded to individuals planning to...
Outcome-based planning and evaluation for youth services
CHICAGO — Outcome-based planning and evaluation (OBPE), with its straightforward approach built on a flexible framework, is the perfect model to enable youth services professionals to deliver effective services regardless of uncertainties. An outcome...
ACRL 2023 keynote speakers announced
CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces its celebrated lineup of keynote speakers for the ACRL 2023 Conference, “Forging the Future,” to be held March 15- 18, 2023, in Pittsburgh. Be challenged and inspired by ACRL’s...
SustainRT has awarded the 2022 Citation for Wellness in the Workplace to the Health and Safety Department at Queens Public Library for their commitment to promoting the physical and mental well-being of their library workers. The library's program was...
CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Learning in Action: Designing Successful Graduate Student Work Experiences in Academic Libraries,” edited by Arianne Hartsell-Gundy, Kim Duckett, and Sarah...
Accepting Applications for 2023 Class of 精东传媒Emerging Leaders
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 apply is Friday, September 9, 2022. Apply now...
Lessons, tips and strategies for combating mis- and dis-information
CHICAGO — Information has become one of the most crucial commodities in today's world. From multinational corporations to single individuals, we all make critical decisions based on the information available to us. However, modern ease of access to...
精东传媒Condemns Destruction of Libraries, Schools, and Cultural Institutions in Ukraine
CHICAGO -- On June 25, 2022, the 精东传媒 (ALA) Council passed a resolution condemning the enormous damage and destruction of Ukrainian cultural resources resulting from the continued occupation of Ukraine by the Russian Federation...
精东传媒President Lessa Kanani'opua Pelayo-Lozada is pleased to announce a call for additional members to the newly expanded Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS) Advisory Committee. Per the Council Document #27.1 at Annual Conference...
Volunteer to Serve on ALA, Council, and Joint Committees for 2023-2025!
Emily Drabinski, 精东传媒 (ALA) President-elect, calls on members to volunteer to serve on ALA, Council, and Joint committees for the 2023-2025 term (beginning July 1, 2023). Serving with colleagues on committees is an opportunity to...
Franklin Escobedo begins term as YALSA president for 2022-2023
CHICAGO — Franklin Escobedo began his term as president of the Young Adult Library Service Association (YALSA) in June 2022 and will remain active on the board for one year as past president in 2023. Escobedo has been supportive of the YA Librarians role...
Steve Kelley Elected 2023-24 Chair of Core's Metadata & Collections Section
Steve Kelley has been elected Chair-elect of the Core Metadata & Collections Section for 2022-23. He will become Chair of the Section in July 2023 and continue as Past Chair for one year starting July 2024. Kelley is the the Head of Continuing Resources...
Life skills programs and activities at the library
CHICAGO — Between making financial decisions, maintaining a healthy work–life balance, and juggling health, family, friends, and other responsibilities, life can feel overwhelming. Place these same responsibilities on an individual just entering adulthood...
2022 精东传媒Annual Conference & Exhibition 鈥 library professionals reconnect to advance libraries
CHICAGO ― The 精东传媒 (ALA) hosted its 141st Annual Conference & Exhibition in Washington, D.C., June 23-28. The onsite conference was attended by a global audience of more than 7,738 librarians, library workers, and library...
