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Register for ‘StoryCorps @ your library’ preconference workshop at 2015 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference
CHICAGO — StoryCorps, in partnership with the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) Public Programs Office, will hold a one-day workshop on Friday, June 26, for library professionals interested in offering projects inspired by StoryCorps at their...
Edwidge Danticat, award-winning author, 2015 Annual Conference Auditorium Speaker
CHICAGO – Writer Edwidge Danticat—designated by Harper's Bazaar as "1 of 20 people in their twenties who will make a difference," featured in the New York Times Magazine as one of "30 under 30" people to watch and called one of the "15 Gutsiest Women of...
Melissa Sweet to keynote 2015 ALSC Charlemae Rollins President's Program
CHICAGO — The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½), announced the theme and speakers for the 2015 Charlemae Rollins President’s Program. Award-winning author and illustrator Melissa Sweet...
Gamer geek Eli Neiburger to headline AASL President’s Program
CHICAGO – Self-proclaimed geek, gamer, dork and doofus Eli Neiburger, will headline the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) President’s Program taking place at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, as part of the 2015 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference in San...
Nick Offerman, actor, author, humorist (and woodworker), 2015 Annual Conference Auditorium Speaker
CHICAGO – Actor Nick Offerman—best known for his role as Ron Swanson on NBC's “Parks and Recreation”— promises 2015 Annual Conference attendees plenty of laughter when he appears as an Auditorium Speaker from 3:30-4:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 27. Offerman...
Sarah Vowell, bestselling author and 'social observer,' 2015 Annual Conference Auditorium Speaker
CHICAGO – 2015 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference attendees will be among the first to hear journalist, essayist, social commentator and New York Times bestselling author of nonfiction books on American history and culture Sarah Vowell talk (among other things) about...
Application deadline for Academic Friend Conference Grants extended to March 20
PHILADELPHIA — United for Libraries is accepting applications for the United for Libraries/SAGE Academic Friend Conference Grants through March 20, 2015. The United for Libraries/SAGE Academic Friend Conference Grant will enable two first-time conference...
CHICAGO — Award-winning Saudi Arabian film director and screenwriter Haifaa al-Mansour—outspoken, smart, and media-savvy—adds 91´«Ã½ to a long list of high-profile appearances, including being interviewed by Jon Stewart on “The Daily Show” and Dave Eggers...
Roberta A. Kaplan, litigator in DOMA Defeat, Auditorium Speaker at 2015 Annual Conference
CHICAGO – Kicking off the 2015 Annual Conference Auditorium Speaker series from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, Roberta A. Kaplan will offer attendees a chance to hear how what she did--with the help of a band of supporters–extended equal rights...
Be among the first group of libraries to implement PLA’s new performance measures
CHICAGO — Join the Public Library Association (PLA) for the Performance Measures Launch preconference on Friday, June 26, at the 2015 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference in San Francisco. PLA will convene representatives from up to 50 public libraries and train them on...
CHICAGO — 2015 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference attendees have the chance to inspire colleagues and move the needle forward for the profession in one-hour Conversation Starters, five-minute Ignite sessions and 90-minute poster sessions. The poster session proposal...
CHICAGO — On Friday, June 26, at the 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference in San Francisco, the Public Library Association (PLA) will present two preconferences and a new BIG IDEAS event dedicated to public library professionals. The following programs require a...
Registration and housing open Jan. 12 for 2015 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference & Exhibition
CHICAGO — 91´«Ã½ promises the same outstanding content, professional development and networking opportunities as always at the 2015 Annual Conference in San Francisco, June 25-30. Early Bird registration and housing are open as of noon (Central time) on...
PLA to recognize the Ferguson Public Library and Scott Bonner at 91´«Ã½ Annual
CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) with support from Library Systems and Services, LLC (LSSI) will present a special recognition to the Ferguson (Missouri) Public Library and its director Scott Bonner at the 2015 91´«Ã½...
Bundle Registration for 2015 Midwinter Meeting and Annual Conference open Sept. 9-30
CHICAGO — Bundle Registration for 2015 Midwinter Meeting and Annual Conference is now open at http://www.ala.org/conferencesevents/bundle. Bundling the registration for both conferences saves up to $130, and offers the opportunity to book housing for...
