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91´«Ã½ Editions/91´«Ã½ Neal-Schuman is pleased to present a selection of free programs at the . All taking place at the in Lobby B of the Colorado Convention Center, they spotlight several key issues and trends as discussed by a cross-section of the profession’s leaders and trendsetters. All taking place at the , the programs’ schedule is:

Saturday, February 10

11:30 AM -12:30 AM:

Diana K. Wakimoto will discuss creating engaging visual communications for libraries. In addition to learning several design best practices, attendees will receive a handout that can be used as a template to create one’s own custom brochure!

1:30 PM -2:30 PM:

Discussing school librarianship and AASL's new National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries will be Hilda K. Weisburg. Recipient of the 2016 AASL Distinguished Service Award, she will guide you through exploring the new Standards, offering tips on how to familiarize yourself with them.

2:30 PM -3:30 PM:

Join REFORMA Lifetime Achievement Award-winning author Kathleen de la Pena McCook and co-author Jenny S. Bossaller, a noted public library scholar and advocate, for this program launching the new edition of their landmark text. They will discuss the many updates new to the third edition as well as their process for collaborating with a diverse group of advisors and contributors.

3:30 PM -4:30 PM:

Learn 10 things you can do to make your teaching more learner-centered in this free program presented by information literacy authority Dani Brecher Cook. Be prepared for a lively discussion!

Sunday, February 11

11:30 AM -12:30 PM:

Sustainability in libraries will be the topic of this free program. Rebekkah Smith Aldrich will discuss how the first step towards a sustainable library is sustainable thinking: a determined yet realistic attitude that will help your library spot opportunities for institutional advancement, advocate for and safeguard operating funds, and generate intense loyalty from the communities you serve.

Monday, February 12

9:30 AM -10:30 AM:

The rich and varied body of literature for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, asexual/allied and intersexed young people is discussed in this free program led by Christina Dorr and Lizabeth Deskins. The authors will share their favorite titles, talk about their new book from 91´«Ã½ Editions and why they decided to write it, and then take your questions.

Use to learn about all the special events taking place at the 91´«Ã½ Store and plan your time efficiently!

91´«Ã½ Store purchases fund advocacy, awareness and accreditation programs for library professionals worldwide. 91´«Ã½ Editions and 91´«Ã½ Neal-Schuman publishes resources used worldwide by tens of thousands of library and information professionals to improve programs, build on best practices, develop leadership, and for personal professional development. 91´«Ã½ authors and developers are leaders in their fields, and their content is published in a growing range of print and electronic formats. Contact 91´«Ã½ Editions at (800) 545-2433 ext. 5052 or editionsmarketing@ala.org.

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