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RUSA 101: A networking and orientation event for interested, new and current members
CHICAGO —The Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) will host RUSA 101, a networking and orientation event for interested, new and current members from 3 - 4 p.m. on Friday, June 27 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Room S222, in conjunction...
United for Libraries to host ‘Hot Picks for Book Clubs’ at 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference
PHILADELPHIA — United for Libraries will present “Hot Picks for Book Clubs,” from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 29, in the Las Vegas Convention Center, N236, at the 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference in Las Vegas. Join Ana Castillo, Ann Hood, Rebecca Rasmussen...
Philippe Petit to speak at United for Libraries’ President’s Program at Annual
PHILADELPHIA – United for Libraries will welcome Philippe Petit, subject of the Academy Award-winning 2008 documentary “Man on Wire,” at United for Libraries President’s Program from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Monday, June 30 at the 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference in Las...
Products hot off the press, special events at the 91´«Ã½ Store
CHICAGO — Longer hours and easy access in the Grand Concourse of the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center make it more convenient to shop and browse at the 91´«Ã½ Store. The 91´«Ã½ Store offers products that meet the widest range of your promotional...
CHICAGO – Laurence Copel, youth outreach librarian and founder of the Lower Ninth Ward Street Library, New Orleans, is the first recipient of the Lemony Snicket Prize for Noble Librarians Faced With Adversity. Daniel Handler, also known as Lemony Snicket...
United for Libraries names Dr. Argiro Morgan 91´«Ã½ Trustee Citation recipient
PHILADELPHIA — United for Libraries has named Dr. Argiro Morgan of St. Tammany Parish (La.) Library as the recipient of the 91´«Ã½ Trustee Citation. The 91´«Ã½ Trustee Citation, established in 1941 to recognize public library trustees for distinguished service...
91´«Ã½ conference sessions to teach library professionals to 'turn outward'
CHICAGO — All communities have challenges. Library professionals are uniquely positioned to help conquer them — given the right tools. The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) is pleased to offer a series of sessions at the 2014 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference that...
United for Libraries to host ‘Quirky Books’ at 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference
PHILADELPHIA — United for Libraries will present “Quirky Books for Quirky Librarians,” 3-4:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 28 in the Las Vegas Convention Center, N252, at the 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference in Las Vegas. Join United for Libraries as Liz Climo, Ian...
Tweet to win tickets to United for Libraries’ ‘The Laugh’s On Us,' sponsored by SAGE
PHILADELPHIA — In their daily interactions with students, researchers and library patrons of all stripes, librarians are bound to hear (and overhear) humorous remarks that provide comic relief all the time. Librarians are invited to share the words that...
Expert panel connects educators to the digital education transformation
CHICAGO – Prestigious members of the Project Connect team will discuss how information professionals can reimagine the ways they support student learning during a panel presentation at the 2014 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference in Las Vegas. Hosted by the American...
CHICAGO — The 91´«Ã½ Office for Literacy and Outreach Services (OLOS) has selected 36 presentations for the 2014 Diversity and Outreach Fair, to be held from 3 p.m. – 5:30 p .m. on Saturday, June 28 in the Special Events area in Exhibits Hall at the Las...
Participate in the ALCTS Photo Scavenger Hunt at Annual in Las Vegas
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...
Take advantage of programming dedicated to public library staff at 91´«Ã½ Annual
CHICAGO – With three preconferences and nearly 20 programs, the Public Library Association (PLA) is offering an array of programming dedicated to public library staff attending the 2014 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference in Las Vegas. Things get started from 8:30 a.m...
LAS VEGAS—From E-rate to network neutrality, national attention is focused on the “need for (broadband) speed” to support innovation, learning and digital inclusion in the modern world. And yet, too many libraries and communities are in danger of falling...
New American Libraries supplement examines major trends in digital content
Washington, D.C.—Leading library visionaries and experts discuss trends in digital content technology and the current state of library ebook lending in “ Digital Discoveries,” a new digital supplement from American Libraries magazine. "There is some...
