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ALCTS 2015 Ross Atkinson Award nominations sought

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CHICAGO — Nominations are being accepted for the 2015 Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) Ross Atkinson Lifetime Achievement Award. The deadline for nominations is Nov. 19. The Ross Atkinson Lifetime Achievement Award...

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LITA Forum: early bird rates available through Sept. 15

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CHICAGO — Don't miss your chance to save up to $50 on registration for the 2014 LITA Forum “From Node to Network” to be held Nov. 5-8, 2014 at the Hotel Albuquerque in Albuquerque N.M. Don’t forget to book your room at the Hotel Albuquerque by Oct. 14...

Dec. 1 deadline for ALCTS 2015 Publication Awards nominations

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CHICAGO — Nominations are being accepted for the 2015 Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) awards for excellence in publication. ALCTS presents two Publication Awards to honor individuals for outstanding achievement in research...

Search begins for ALCTS 2015 Professional Recognition Awards nominations

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CHICAGO — Nominations are being accepted for the 2015 Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) awards for professional achievement. The three awards honor individuals whose work represents the finest achievements in research...

ALCTS 2015 Preservation Awards nominations sought

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CHICAGO — Nominations are being accepted for the 2015 Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) preservation awards. ALCTS presents three Preservation Awards, through its Preservation and Reformatting Section, to honor individuals...

ALCTS seeking 2015 Continuing Resources Awards candidates

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CHICAGO — Nominations are being accepted for the 2015 Association for Library Collections & Technical Services ( ALCTS) awards for outstanding achievement and promise in the field of serials and continuing resources. The awards are presented by the...

ALCTS seeking 2015 Innovation Awards nominations

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CHICAGO — Nominations are being accepted for the 2015 Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) awards for innovation and collaboration. ALCTS presents two awards to honor individuals and/or groups whose work represents the finest...

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Add ALCTS continuing education to your fall schedule

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CHICAGO — Add ALCTS continuing education to your fall schedule this year. ALCTS is the Association for Library Collections and Technical Services. From copyright issues to collection management standards to "Fundamentals," there is a webinar or Web course...

LLAMA webinar helps you develop a better library service plan

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CHICAGO — Is it time to reinvent your library services, but you’re not sure how to get started? The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) will present “Planning to Transform Your Library,” at 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. (Central time) on Wednesday...

Using Massive Digital Libraries: A LITA Guide

A LITA guide to using massive digital libraries

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CHICAGO — Some have viewed the ascendance of the digital library as some kind of existential apocalypse, nothing less than the beginning of the end for the traditional library. But Andrew Weiss, recognizing the concept of the library as a "big idea" that...

Participate in the ALCTS Photo Scavenger Hunt at Annual in Las Vegas

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CHICAGO — Attending the 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference 2014 in Las Vegas? Join in the fun and participate in the ALCTS Photo Scavenger Hunt! Read on for details. Photo Scavenger Hunt Running from Friday night through Monday of Annual (Friday, June 27 – Monday...

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Register now for ALCTS June virtual preconferences

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CHICAGO — Two virtual preconferences coming in June bring the conference experience to you. The Association for Library Collections and Technical Services ( ALCTS) offers two virtual preconferences that are sure to guarantee a great experience...

Free webinar introduces LLAMA’s New Professionals Section

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CHICAGO — Are you are a new or aspiring library professional facing the challenges of finishing school, looking for a job, or working hard to succeed in your first position? LLAMA’s New Professionals Section (NPS) may be just what you need. The Library...

The Top Technologies Every Librarian Needs to Know: A LITA Guide

LITA guide spotlights the top technologies every librarian needs to know

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CHICAGO — While it's inspiring to ponder the libraries of the 22nd century, it's a lot more practical to think ahead to the next five years. That's just what editor Kenneth J. Varnum and his hand-picked team of contributors have done in “ The Top...

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Medeiros elected ALCTS President for 2015-2016

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CHICAGO — Norm Medeiros, associate librarian for collection management and metadata services, Haverford College (Pa.), has been elected the 2015-2016 President of the Association for Library Collections and Technical Services ( ALCTS). He previously held...

Share your print materials at LLAMA’s PR X-change in Las Vegas

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CHICAGO — Are you wondering how to put your back inventory of calendars, brochures, flyers, postcards, annual reports and other print collateral to good use? Send in your printed promotional materials now to share with colleagues at the 2014 PR Xchange...

LLAMA announces winners of 91´«Ã½/IIDA Library Interior Design Awards

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CHICAGO — The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA), a division of the 91´«Ã½, and The International Interior Design Association are pleased to announce the winners of the 2014 Library Interior Design Awards. This...

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'Streaming Media Passes the Tipping Point,' an ALCTS preconference

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CHICAGO — “Streaming Media Passes the Tipping Point: Now What?,” a preconference from the Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS), will present fascinating and unexpected trends on streaming media in libraries from a recent...

Preservation Week, April 27-May 3, 2014

Across the U.S. and beyond, Preservation Week begins on Sunday

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CHICAGO — Celebrate the 5th annual Preservation Week, starting Sunday, April 27 through Saturday, May 3. This national awareness campaign, a presentation of the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS), was developed to promote the...

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ALCTS Virtual Preconference focuses on creating successful scholarly communication with an institutional repository

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CHICAGO — The Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS) will present a three-day (June 10-12) virtual preconference designed to inform and inspire attendees to "just say yes" to developing or expanding scholarly communication...