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CHICAGO — The California Library Association (CLA) will host two preconferences on Thursday, June 25, and three preconferences on Friday, June 26, during the 2015 Annual Conference held by the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) in San Francisco, June 25...
Coding for Efficiencies in Cataloging and Metadata: an ALCTS preconference in San Francisco
CHICAGO — On Thursday, June 25, at the 2015 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference in San Francisco, the Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS) brings you “Coding for Efficiencies in Cataloging and Metadata: Practical Applications of XML, XSLT...
ALCTS announces preconference on Real World Linked Data
CHICAGO — "Beyond the Looking Glass: Real World Linked Data. What Does It Take to Make It Work?," an Annual Conference preconference from the Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS), explores ontology design and data modeling in...
ASCLA offers exclusive preconferences at 2015 Annual
CHICAGO — The Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA), a division of the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½), is offering three preconferences during the 2015 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference in San Francisco. With three exclusive programs...
RUSA offers two outstanding preconferences; Intellectual Property and ILL Data Storm
CHICAGO — The Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) is offering two preconferences during the 2015 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference in San Francisco. Don’t miss these exclusive RUSA programs, Intellectual Property for Entrepenuers and ILL Data Storm –...
CHICAGO — “Cataloging Special Formats for the Child in All of Us Using RDA and MARC21,” a preconference from the Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS), will provide practical information on the descriptive cataloging of a...
ALCTS offers five exciting Preconferences at Annual in San Francisco
CHICAGO — Five exciting preconferences are coming your way during this year's 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) Annual Conference from the Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS). From Real World Linked Data to Cataloging for...
Taking appointments for photo shots at 91´«Ã½ 2015 Annual Conference
CHICAGO — During the 91´«Ã½ 2015 Annual Conference in San Francisco, the 91´«Ã½ JobLIST Placement Center will be offering all attendees the opportunity to have a “headshot” photo package created. Any attendee can sign up in advance for an appointment with 91´«Ã½’s...
ALCTS virtual preconference coming in June
CHICAGO — A virtual preconference coming in June will bring the conference experience to you. The Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS) virtual preconference is sure to guarantee a great experience. Registration is open, so...
Accepting appointments for career counseling at 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference
CHICAGO — During the upcoming 91´«Ã½’s (91´«Ã½) 2015 Annual Conference in San Francisco, the 91´«Ã½ JobLIST Placement Center will provide complimentary career counseling sessions. Confidential sessions will be conducted from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m...
Vote for the talks you want to hear at 2015 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference
CHICAGO — Public voting is now open through March 31, 2015 to determine which 36 talks in two formats will be added to this year’s 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference program. A total of 127 submissions were received. “Conversation Starter” talks are fast-paced 45...
YALSA opens program proposals for 2016 Annual Conference
CHICAGO – The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) is accepting proposals for continuing education sessions to be presented at the 2016 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference in Orlando, June 23 - 28, 2016. Proposals may be submitted through June 1 via this...
Joshua Davis among featured speakers at United for Libraries President’s Program
CHICAGO — Joshua Davis, author of “Spare Parts” (now a major motion picture), will be a featured speaker at the United for Libraries President’s Program, “From Cover to Screen - Books to Movies,” at the 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference in San Francisco on Monday...
Sonia Manzano, 'Maria' from Sesame Street, 2015 Annual Conference Auditorium Speaker
CHICAGO — Sonia Manzano — the Emmy Award–winning actor who defined the role of Maria on the acclaimed television series "Sesame Street" — appears as a 2015 Annual Conference Auditorium Speaker from noon - 1 p.m. on Monday, June 29. Manzano has won 15 Emmy...
PLA to present first ever PLA BIG IDEAS at 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference
CHICAGO — On Friday, June 26, at the 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference in San Francisco, the Public Library Association (PLA) will present PLA BIG IDEAS @ 91´«Ã½ Annual, an ideal event for public library directors, deputy directors, and managers. An extension of the...