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Chicago -- Online registration for the 2016 LITA Forum closes at midnight, Sunday November 13, 2016. Join your LITA and library technology colleagues, November 17-20, 2016 for the 2016 LITA Forum. Check out the 2016 LITA Forum website now for the schedule...
CHICAGO — Equity, diversity and inclusion are important concepts for libraries and librarians as the nation’s population becomes more diverse, inclusiveness more essential, and access to information critical. In fact, equity, diversity and inclusion are...
ALCTS calls for proposals for 2017 Virtual Forum: ALCTS Exchange
CHICAGO — The ALCTS Exchange is now accepting proposals for its 2017 virtual forum. As a fully online interactive forum, the ALCTS Exchange will give participants the opportunity to share the latest research, trends and developments in technical services...
2016 LITA Forum - 3 Amazing Keynotes
Chicago -- This year's LITA Forum has three amazing keynotes you won't want to miss. Join your LITA and library technology colleagues for the 2016 LITA Forum, November 17-20, 2016 LITA Forum early bird rates end October 14, 2016 The guaranteed discount...
The Public Library Association (PLA) is offering an interactive institute from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on January 20, 2017 at the 91´«Ã½ Midwinter Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia. " Partnering with Law Enforcement to Advance Social Justice: A Train-the-Trainer...
Exciting Breakfast for Bill at the ALSC Mini Institute
The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) announced a very special Breakfast for Bill at the ALSC Mini Institute in Atlanta. The ALSC Mini Institute takes place on Friday, January 20, 2017...
2016 LITA Forum early bird rates extended
Chicago -- LITA has extended the members early bird registration rate another two weeks for the 2016 LITA Forum and save $50. Register now for the 2016 LITA Forum Fort Worth, TX November 17-20, 2016 LITA Forum early bird rates will now end October 14...
ASCLA offers Tulip Time fundraising cruise in 2017
CHICAGO--The Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA) has confirmed their annual fundraising trip to The Netherlands and Belgium during Tulip Time 2017. Hosted by AMA Waterways, this seven night river cruise starting April 3-10...
Coaches announced for 2017 PLA Leadership Academy in Portland, Ore.
CHICAGO – The Public Library Association (PLA) is pleased to announce the full roster of coaches for the PLA Leadership Academy: Navigating Change · Building Community, March 20-24, 2017, in Portland, Ore. These experienced public library leaders and city...
PLA extends application deadline for the Dynamic Planning Institute in Washington, D.C.
CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) has extended the application deadline for their new, blended learning training, the Dynamic Planning Institute, to August 19, 2016. The in-person training will take place October 5-7, 2016 in Washington, D.C...
PLA accepting applications for 2017 Leadership Academy in Portland, Ore.
CHICAGO – The Public Library Association (PLA) is now accepting applications for the PLA Leadership Academy: Navigating Change · Building Community, March 20-24, 2017, in Portland, Ore. This special event will offer intensive, empowering leadership...
2016 LITA Forum - Registration Now Open!
Register now for the 2016 LITA Forum Fort Worth, TX November 17-20, 2016 Registration is Now Open! Join us in Fort Worth, Texas, at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel located in Downtown Fort Worth, for the 2016 LITA Forum, a three-day education and networking...
South Carolina State Library chosen as site for 2017 Arbuthnot Lecture
ORLANDO — The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) announced that the 2017 May Hill Arbuthnot Committee has selected the South Carolina State Library and the city of Columbia, South Carolina to serve as the host site for the 2017 May Hill...
PLA now accepting applications for first-ever Dynamic Planning Institute in Washington, D.C.
CHICAGO — The Public Library Association’s (PLA) new Dynamic Planning Institute, with content developed and delivered by trainer Stephanie Gerding, will blend an intensive in-person training with three months of personalized online learning. The in-person...
Donate School Supplies in Orlando!
The 91´«Ã½ Task Force on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in collaboration with Orange County Library System and Librarians Build Community are sponsoring a school supplies drive at the 2016 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference to benefit students in the Orlando area. As...
