The ALA Washington Office prepared a report on the library community’s key issues and concerns, Opening the “Window to a Larger World”: Libraries’ Role in Changing America and submitted it to the Obama-Biden Transition Team on December 17. The Washington Office hopes to continue this open dialogue with the administration over the next four years. You can link to the full report at this url:
http://www.wo.ala.org/districtdispatch/?p=1191
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
ALA Annual in Chicago - July 9 - 15
Although Midwinter is not yet here, it's already time to start thinking about ALA Annual - this year in Chicago, and rather late - from July 9th - 15th.
Here's the information:
New- Registration Opens January 5, 2009, 8:00 am CT
ALA Annual Conference 2009
http://www.ala.org/ala/conferencesevents/upcoming/annual/index.cfm
The 2009 Annual Conference will take place in Chicago, IL July 9- July 15, 2009 at McCormick Place West located at 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60616.
Committee and business meetings take place July 9-15, 2009 and Council Meetings run to July 15. Education programs take place primarily July 10-13, 2009. The Exhibits will be held July 11-14, 2009 at McCormick Place West. Programs and meetings will also take place at McCormick Place West and nearby hotels.
Thinking about attending conference and want to find out more about Chicago check here-City of Chicago and ALA Site
Here's the information:
New- Registration Opens January 5, 2009, 8:00 am CT
ALA Annual Conference 2009
http://www.ala.org/ala/conferencesevents/upcoming/annual/index.cfm
The 2009 Annual Conference will take place in Chicago, IL July 9- July 15, 2009 at McCormick Place West located at 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60616.
Committee and business meetings take place July 9-15, 2009 and Council Meetings run to July 15. Education programs take place primarily July 10-13, 2009. The Exhibits will be held July 11-14, 2009 at McCormick Place West. Programs and meetings will also take place at McCormick Place West and nearby hotels.
Thinking about attending conference and want to find out more about Chicago check here-City of Chicago and ALA Site
Monday, December 1, 2008
Want to be involved in Poster Sessions at ALA Annual
The ALA Poster Session Committee is currently seeking volunteeers! Members are needed to shape the future of the poster sessions and participate in committee activities. Volunteers with leadership interest and potential are eagerly sought. If you are interested, please email Jody Fagan, faganjc@jmu.edu the following information:
statment of interest: why are you interested?
previous experience / participation in the ALA poster sessions and/or other organizational poster sessions
your resume/ CV
The 2009 ALA Annual Poster Sessions will be held at the ALA Annual Conference in Chicago, IL on July 11, 12, and 13, 2009 at McCormick Place West (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday of the conference).
Proposals for the 2009 Annual Conference are due on or before January 31st, 2009.
The web form, http://www.lib.jmu.edu/org/ala/form.asp is now available. Please click "How to Apply" for more details.
Authors will be notified of acceptance on or before March 31, 2009.
statment of interest: why are you interested?
previous experience / participation in the ALA poster sessions and/or other organizational poster sessions
your resume/ CV
The 2009 ALA Annual Poster Sessions will be held at the ALA Annual Conference in Chicago, IL on July 11, 12, and 13, 2009 at McCormick Place West (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday of the conference).
Proposals for the 2009 Annual Conference are due on or before January 31st, 2009.
The web form, http://www.lib.jmu.edu/org/ala/form.asp is now available. Please click "How to Apply" for more details.
Authors will be notified of acceptance on or before March 31, 2009.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Do You Want to Present at ALA Annual?
Do you have a great idea for an Annual Conference program but don’t belong to a committee or other group that can plan and produce a program? As part of ALA President Jim Rettig’s “Creating Connections” initiatives, you are invited to submit a proposal for a program to take place at the 2009 ALA Annual Conference July 9-15 in Chicago.
The purpose of a Grassroots Program is:
· To expand opportunity for participation in ALA by giving members who do not belong to committees or boards within ALA an opportunity to plan and produce a program at the Annual Conference
· To provide programs at the Annual Conference that address very current issues by compressing to the greatest degree possible the program planning schedule
· To enrich the variety and quality of programs at the Annual Conference.
Proposals can be submitted by a single ALA personal member or by any group of ALA members who do not serve together on a committee or board within ALA. Proposals can address any topic of interest to ALA members. Proposals must be original; they cannot replicate a program previously presented at an ALA Annual Conference, Midwinter Meeting or national divisional conference. Proposals previously submitted to a committee, board or task force in ALA, one of its divisions or one of its round tables, cannot be resubmitted
Proposals will be judged on:
Relevance of the program’s topic to ALA members and the profession at large
Timelines
Knowledge of proposed speaker(s) on the topic
Originality – i.e., the degree to which the proposed program looks at a topic in a new and fresh way or treats a topic that has not received as much attention as it deserves, either because it is very new or due to some other factor
Proposals can address ALA’s key action areas:
Diversity
Equitable Access to Information and Library Services
Education and Lifelong Learning
Intellectual Freedom
Advocacy for Libraries and the Profession
Literacy
Organizational Excellence or other areas.
A jury will select up to 10 programs to take place during the conference. The jury will be made up of members of the student ALA chapters at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and UCLA as well as several members of Jim Rettig’s presidential initiatives advisory committee.
Each selected program will be listed in the program book for the 2009 ALA Annual Conference and will be noted as being part of the Grassroots Program Track as a juried program. You are also welcome to publicize your program by whatever means you would like, but please indicate that it is part of the “Grassroots Program Track.”
Each program will be allotted a $500 budget to cover speaker costs or other expenditures.
Additional information and a submission form can be found at
http://tinyurl.com/6ntadq
Deadline for submission is Feb. 6, 2009.
Don Wood
Program Officer
Chapter Relations Office
American Libraries Association
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60466
dwood@ala.org
1-800-545-2433, ext. 2429
The purpose of a Grassroots Program is:
· To expand opportunity for participation in ALA by giving members who do not belong to committees or boards within ALA an opportunity to plan and produce a program at the Annual Conference
· To provide programs at the Annual Conference that address very current issues by compressing to the greatest degree possible the program planning schedule
· To enrich the variety and quality of programs at the Annual Conference.
Proposals can be submitted by a single ALA personal member or by any group of ALA members who do not serve together on a committee or board within ALA. Proposals can address any topic of interest to ALA members. Proposals must be original; they cannot replicate a program previously presented at an ALA Annual Conference, Midwinter Meeting or national divisional conference. Proposals previously submitted to a committee, board or task force in ALA, one of its divisions or one of its round tables, cannot be resubmitted
Proposals will be judged on:
Relevance of the program’s topic to ALA members and the profession at large
Timelines
Knowledge of proposed speaker(s) on the topic
Originality – i.e., the degree to which the proposed program looks at a topic in a new and fresh way or treats a topic that has not received as much attention as it deserves, either because it is very new or due to some other factor
Proposals can address ALA’s key action areas:
Diversity
Equitable Access to Information and Library Services
Education and Lifelong Learning
Intellectual Freedom
Advocacy for Libraries and the Profession
Literacy
Organizational Excellence or other areas.
A jury will select up to 10 programs to take place during the conference. The jury will be made up of members of the student ALA chapters at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and UCLA as well as several members of Jim Rettig’s presidential initiatives advisory committee.
Each selected program will be listed in the program book for the 2009 ALA Annual Conference and will be noted as being part of the Grassroots Program Track as a juried program. You are also welcome to publicize your program by whatever means you would like, but please indicate that it is part of the “Grassroots Program Track.”
Each program will be allotted a $500 budget to cover speaker costs or other expenditures.
Additional information and a submission form can be found at
http://tinyurl.com/6ntadq
Deadline for submission is Feb. 6, 2009.
Don Wood
Program Officer
Chapter Relations Office
American Libraries Association
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60466
dwood@ala.org
1-800-545-2433, ext. 2429
Friday, November 14, 2008
Nominate A Colleague or Library for a PLA Award
Submit an Award Application online by December 15!
PLA Awards honor excellence in public library service by recognizing libraries and individuals whose service to the community is extraordinary. Don't wait until the last minute to apply for a PLA Award! Many awards include cash prizes and are highly competitive.
The deadline for applications is Monday, December 15. All applications must be submitted online prior to the deadline in order to be considered. Apply Online: http://tinyurl.com/5mz8eg
PLA Service Awards:
Advancement of Literacy Award honors a publisher, bookseller, hardware and/or software dealer, foundation, or similar group for a significant contribution to the advancement of literacy. Sponsored by Library Journal.
Allie Beth Martin Award of $3,000 honors a public librarian who has extraordinary range and depth of knowledge about books and library materials and the distinguished ability to share that knowledge. Sponsored by Baker & Taylor.
Charlie Robinson Award of $1,000 honors a public library director who, over a period of seven years, was a risk-taker, innovator, and change agent in a public library. Sponsored by Baker & Taylor.
Ebsco Excellence in Small and/or Rural Public Library Service Award of $1,000 recognizes a public library serving a population of 10,000 or less that demonstrates excellence of service to its community as exemplified by an overall service program or a special program of significant accomplishment. Sponsored by EBSCO Information Services.
Gordon M. Conable Award of $1,500 honors a public library staff member, library trustee, or public library that has demonstrated a commitment to intellectual freedom and the Library Bill of Rights. Sponsored by LSSI.
Highsmith Library Innovation Award of $2,000 recognizes a public library for achievement in planning and implementing a creative community service program. Sponsored by Highsmith.
Polaris Innovation in Technology John Iliff Award of $1,000 and a bouquet of roses for the workplace recognizes the contributions of a library worker, librarian, or library that has used technology and innovative thinking as a tool to improve services to public library users. Sponsored by Polaris.
PLA Grant Opportunities:
Baker & Taylor Entertatinment Audio Music/Video Product Award Grant of $2,500 in audio/music-video products for a proposal that outlines the purpose, benefits, and plan for initiating or expanding a circulating audio music/video collection. Sponsored by Baker & Taylor.
Demco New Leaders Travel Grant of up to $1,500, serves to enhance the professional development and improve the expertise of public librarians new to the field by making possible their attendance at major professional development activities. Sponsored by DEMCO.
Visit the Awards Section of the PLA website http://tinyurl.com/6q9daj for full descriptions, application information, and to apply.
Deadline for applications is December 15!
PLA Awards honor excellence in public library service by recognizing libraries and individuals whose service to the community is extraordinary. Don't wait until the last minute to apply for a PLA Award! Many awards include cash prizes and are highly competitive.
The deadline for applications is Monday, December 15. All applications must be submitted online prior to the deadline in order to be considered. Apply Online: http://tinyurl.com/5mz8eg
PLA Service Awards:
Advancement of Literacy Award honors a publisher, bookseller, hardware and/or software dealer, foundation, or similar group for a significant contribution to the advancement of literacy. Sponsored by Library Journal.
Allie Beth Martin Award of $3,000 honors a public librarian who has extraordinary range and depth of knowledge about books and library materials and the distinguished ability to share that knowledge. Sponsored by Baker & Taylor.
Charlie Robinson Award of $1,000 honors a public library director who, over a period of seven years, was a risk-taker, innovator, and change agent in a public library. Sponsored by Baker & Taylor.
Ebsco Excellence in Small and/or Rural Public Library Service Award of $1,000 recognizes a public library serving a population of 10,000 or less that demonstrates excellence of service to its community as exemplified by an overall service program or a special program of significant accomplishment. Sponsored by EBSCO Information Services.
Gordon M. Conable Award of $1,500 honors a public library staff member, library trustee, or public library that has demonstrated a commitment to intellectual freedom and the Library Bill of Rights. Sponsored by LSSI.
Highsmith Library Innovation Award of $2,000 recognizes a public library for achievement in planning and implementing a creative community service program. Sponsored by Highsmith.
Polaris Innovation in Technology John Iliff Award of $1,000 and a bouquet of roses for the workplace recognizes the contributions of a library worker, librarian, or library that has used technology and innovative thinking as a tool to improve services to public library users. Sponsored by Polaris.
PLA Grant Opportunities:
Baker & Taylor Entertatinment Audio Music/Video Product Award Grant of $2,500 in audio/music-video products for a proposal that outlines the purpose, benefits, and plan for initiating or expanding a circulating audio music/video collection. Sponsored by Baker & Taylor.
Demco New Leaders Travel Grant of up to $1,500, serves to enhance the professional development and improve the expertise of public librarians new to the field by making possible their attendance at major professional development activities. Sponsored by DEMCO.
Visit the Awards Section of the PLA website http://tinyurl.com/6q9daj for full descriptions, application information, and to apply.
Deadline for applications is December 15!
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Need Help with Going to ALA Annual - Read on!
Are you looking for funds to help pay for your trip to ALA Annual
2009 in Chicago? Apply by December 15, 2008 for the Shirley Olofson Memorial Award and you may receive a $1000 check to help defray the cost of attendance!
Applicants must:
1. Be a member of ALA and NMRT
2. Be active in the library profession
3. Show promise or activity in the area of professional development 4. Have valid financial need 5. Have attended no more than five ALA annual conferences
To apply, please visit:
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/rts/nmrt/oversightgroups/comm/awolofson/Shirley_Olofson_Award.cfm
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Sara
Sara Holder
Education Liaison Librarian
McGill University
(514)398-2763
2009 in Chicago? Apply by December 15, 2008 for the Shirley Olofson Memorial Award and you may receive a $1000 check to help defray the cost of attendance!
Applicants must:
1. Be a member of ALA and NMRT
2. Be active in the library profession
3. Show promise or activity in the area of professional development 4. Have valid financial need 5. Have attended no more than five ALA annual conferences
To apply, please visit:
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/rts/nmrt/oversightgroups/comm/awolofson/Shirley_Olofson_Award.cfm
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Sara
Sara Holder
Education Liaison Librarian
McGill University
(514)398-2763
Monday, November 10, 2008
YALSA's MAE Award for Best Literature Programs for Teens
This award honors a YALSA member for developing an outstanding reading or literature program for young adults. Winners receive $500 and an additional $500 for their libraries. Applications for the MAE Award, along with all of YALSA’s grants and awards, are due to the YALSA office by Dec. 1.
The MAE Award for Best Literature Program for Teens is sponsored by the Margaret A. Edwards Trust.
Edwards was a well-known and innovative young adult services librarian at Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore, Md., for more than 30 years. Her trust has supported many initiatives from YALSA, including the Alex Awards for adult books with teen appeal and all five rounds of the Excellence in Library Service to Young Adults project.
Criteria
-The purpose of the reading or literature program must be to bring young adults and books together and to encourage the development of life-long reading habits.
-The program must be specifically designed for and targeted at reaching young adults.
-All or part of the program must have taken place in the twelve months preceding the award deadline date of December 1.
- The applicant must work directly with young adults and be a personal member of the Young Adult Library Services Association.
-Nonwinning entries may be resubmitted in subsequent years if the program is current and ongoing and if a new application that updates the documentation is submitted.
Guidelines
1. All entries must include the application form (PDF) provided by the Young Adult Library Services Association.
2. All applicants must be current personal members of ALA/YALSA at the time the application is submitted.
3. Entries should be models of clarity and completeness.
4. The application should be e-mailed to Nichole Gilbert at ngilbert@ala.org. Questions can be directed to Nichole at 1.800.545.2433 x 4387.
5. Applications must be received no later than December 1 of the current year.
Contact:
Monique A. le Conge
Director of Library & Cultural Services
and 2008 California Library Association President
Richmond Public Library
325 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
ph (510) 620-6555
fx (510) 620-6850
monique_leconge@ci.richmond.ca.us
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