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Published on May 21, 2013 - 22:49 GMT

RUSA Awards Reception at ALA Annual Conference honors top professionals and projects in reference and adult library services

NEWS For Immediate Release May 21, 2013 Contact: Leighann Wood CHICAGO — Celebrate this year’s winners of the Reference and User Services Association’s (RUSA) achievement awards in adult reference and library services at the RUSA Awards Reception and …

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Published on May 21, 2013 - 22:49 GMT

Mystery writers reveal all at ‘Shoot Between the Lines’ at ALA Annual, presented by United for Libraries

NEWS For Immediate Release May 21, 2013 Contact: Jillian Kalonick PHILADELPHIA — United for Libraries will present ‘Shoot Between the Lines: Mystery Writers Reveal All’ from 3 - 4 p.m. CDT on Sunday, June 30 at McCormick Place N128 at the ALA Annual …

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Published on May 21, 2013 - 22:49 GMT

Innovation at your library: ASCLA workshops, programming and events at the ALA Annual Conference

NEWS For Immediate Release May 21, 2013 Contact: Elizabeth Markel CHICAGO —The Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA), a small and mighty division of ALA, will offer innovative and insightful preconferences, programs and events …

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Published on May 21, 2013 - 22:49 GMT

RUSA Literary Tastes: Celebrate your love of reading with author program featuring Peter Heller, Jonathan Tropper and other award-...

NEWS For Immediate Release May 21, 2013 Contact: Elizabeth Markel CHICAGO — Four award-winning authors will be featured at the Reference and User Services Association’s (RUSA) 2013 ALA Annual Conference program “Literary Tastes: Celebrating the Best …

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Published on May 21, 2013 - 22:48 GMT

Meet the 2013 Emerging Leaders at the Friday poster session and reception

NEWS For Immediate Release May 21, 2013 Contact: Beatrice Calvin CHICAGO — Attendees of the American Library Association’s (ALA) Annual Conference in Chicago are invited to meet the 2013 class of Emerging Leaders (EL) at a poster session and reception from …

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Published on May 21, 2013 - 22:48 GMT

Experience a taste of Poland with EMIERT and PALA at ALA Annual Conference

NEWS For Immediate Release May 21, 2013 Contact: John Amundsen CHICAGO — Join the ALA Ethnic and Multicultural Information Exchange Round Table and the Polish American Librarians Association for a Taste of the Town, featuring a visit to the Polish Museum …

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Published on May 21, 2013 - 20:19 GMT

Explore outreach services during Bookmobile Saturday 2013 @ ALA Annual Conference

NEWS For Immediate Release May 21, 2013 Contact: John Amundsen CHICAGO – Libraries are extending their resources beyond their walls and into the communities they serve every day. Bookmobile Saturday, June 29, during ALA’s Annual Conference, gives attendees …

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Published on May 21, 2013 - 20:19 GMT

ASCLA hosts tour of Cook County juvenile detention center and library at ALA Annual Conference

CHICAGO — Gain insight into the world of juvenile corrections and juvenile correctional librarianship by attending a tour of the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center and library at the 2013 ALA Annual Conference, co-hosted by the Association of …

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Published on May 20, 2013 - 17:15 GMT

PR Forum 2013: The $84 Question: Why libraries matter and can do more in the era of e-books, social media and branding

NEWS For Immediate Release May 14, 2013 Contact: Megan McFarlane CHICAGO — David Vinjamuri, brand expert and New York University (NYU) professor, will speak at the 2013 PR Forum from 8:30-10 a.m., Sunday, June 30. In January 2013, Mr. Vinjamuri wrote a two …

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Published on May 17, 2013 - 21:52 GMT

NEH, ALA announce 125 grants to support “Let’s Talk About It: Muslim Journeys” programs

NEWS For Immediate Release May 17, 2013 Contact: Angela Thullen Libraries will receive up to $4,500, additional programming support CHICAGO – The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), in collaboration with the American Library Association (ALA) …

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Published on May 17, 2013 - 21:52 GMT

ALA to host Your Library Journey, Brand and Career webinar on June 11

NEWS For Immediate Release May 17, 2013 Contact: Beatrice Calvin CHICAGO - The American Library Association’s JobLIST Placement Center will host ‘Your Library Journey, Brand and Career’ from noon to 1 p.m. Central on Tuesday, June 11. National workplace …

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Published on May 17, 2013 - 13:48 GMT

The Addition of the UMB Rewards Credit Card Significantly Expands ALA’s Affinity/Member Value Programs (MVP)

NEWS For Immediate Release May 17, 2013 Contact: Ron Jankowski Addition of the UMB Rewards Credit Card Significantly Expands ALA’s Affinity/Member Value Programs (MVP) Chicago, IL (5/16/2013) – The American Library Association (ALA) and UMB CardPartner …

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Published on May 15, 2013 - 20:00 GMT

Sullivan updates and expands bestselling fundamentals of children’s services text

NEWS For Immediate Release May 15, 2013 Contact: Rob Christopher CHICAGO — Children's services are the heart of the library; in fact, more than one-third of U.S. library users are under the age of 12. The new second edition of the comprehensive …

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Published on May 15, 2013 - 18:15 GMT

Using diversity in YA literature to open the doors of reading

NEWS For Immediate Release May 15, 2013 Contact: Rob Christopher CHICAGO — The full spectrum of diversity extends far beyond race, ethnicity and celebrations of cultural pride. Surveying the landscape, “Diversity in Youth Literature: Opening Doors through …

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Published on May 15, 2013 - 18:14 GMT

Preparing LIS students for careers as digital librarians

NEWS For Immediate Release May 15, 2013 Contact: Rob Christopher CHICAGO — Informative for both students and faculty, “Exploring Education For Digital Librarians: Meaning, Modes and Models,” published by Chandos Publishing and available through ALA Neal- …

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Published on May 15, 2013 - 16:10 GMT

LLAMA / YALSA webinar reveals how teen services increase library value and impact

CHICAGO — If you are looking for a way to add value to your public library, then expanding teen services may be the perfect solution. The Library Leadership Management Association (LLAMA) and the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) will …

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Published on May 15, 2013 - 16:10 GMT

LITA announces scholarship winners for 2013

CHICAGO — The Library and Information Technology Association (LITA), a division of the American Library Association, has announced the winners of annual scholarships it sponsors jointly with three organizations: Baker Taylor, LSSI and OCLC, Inc. These …

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Published on May 14, 2013 - 18:45 GMT

Library fundraising secrets revealed at 'Raising $: Process and People' preconference at ALA Annual

NEWS For Immediate Release May 14, 2013 Contact: Jillian Kalonick PHILADELPHIA - Peter Pearson raises millions of dollars for the St. Paul (Minn.) Public Library, and he will reveal how other groups can too at “Raising $: Process and People,” a …

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Published on May 14, 2013 - 18:45 GMT

Colorado Association of Libraries wins ALA President’s Award for Advocacy, sponsored by United for Libraries

NEWS For Immediate Release May 14, 2013 Contact: Jillian Kalonick PHILADELPHIA - The Colorado Association of Libraries is the recipient of the 2013 ALA President’s Award for Advocacy, sponsored by United for Libraries. The Colorado Association of Libraries …

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Published on May 14, 2013 - 16:36 GMT

Sign up for a behind-the-scenes tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Robie House during ALA Annual Conference

NEWS For Immediate Release May 14, 2013 Contact: Angela Thullen Event to benefit the ALA Cultural Communities Fund CHICAGO—For attendees of the 2013 American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference in Chicago, there are still tickets available for a …

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