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Share your print materials at LLAMA’s PR X-change in Las Vegas
CHICAGO — Are you wondering how to put your back inventory of calendars, brochures, flyers, postcards, annual reports and other print collateral to good use? Send in your printed promotional materials now to share with colleagues at the 2014 PR Xchange...
CHICAGO — The Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) of the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) announces that The New Jersey Library Association (NJLA) Intellectual Freedom Committee (IFC) is the recipient of the 2014 Gerald Hodges Intellectual Freedom...
United for Libraries to present ‘Nuts & Bolts for Trustees, Friends and Foundations’ at Annual
PHILADELPHIA – United for Libraries will host “Nuts & Bolts for Trustees, Friends and Foundations” from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, June 27 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, S219, during the 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference in Las Vegas. Jan Masaoka, director...
Financial literacy focus of ACRL President’s Program at 2014 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference
CHICAGO – Looking for ways to increase financial literacy on your campus or in your community? Join the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) for its President’s Program at the 2014 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference in Las Vegas. Titled “Financial...
'Streaming Media Passes the Tipping Point,' an ALCTS preconference
CHICAGO — “Streaming Media Passes the Tipping Point: Now What?,” a preconference from the Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS), will present fascinating and unexpected trends on streaming media in libraries from a recent...
RUSA Literary Tastes author program features Daniel J. Brown, Tessa Dare and V.E. Schwab
CHICAGO — The Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) will host three award-winning authors — Daniel J. Brown, Tessa Dare and V.E. Schwab -- at the 2014 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference program “Literary Tastes: Celebrating the Best Reading of the Year," a...
ASCLA 101: Network, get oriented and get involved
CHICAGO — The Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA) will host ASCLA 101, a networking and orientation event for interested, new and current members from 10:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, at the Las Vegas Hotel in...
Attend the talks you voted for at 2014 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference
CHICAGO -- Public voting for 36 Conversation Starter talks and Ignite Sessions again tipped the balance in selecting the ones that showcase your colleagues’ newest passions and innovations during the 2014 Annual Conference. Conversation Starter talks are...
CHICAGO — The Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS) will present a three-day (June 10-12) virtual preconference designed to inform and inspire attendees to "just say yes" to developing or expanding scholarly communication...
Rise of the introverts: Leverage your quiet influence
CHICAGO — Is the rise of the quiet influencer the future face of business? Some may think the way to get things done is by being the loudest or the most charismatic, but these and other introverts have found success leading quietly: Tim Cook, Condoleezza...
Fundamentals of Collection Assessment — an ALCTS preconference at Annual in Las Vegas
CHICAGO — Modeled on the popular six-week online course, the Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS) brings you “Fundamentals of Collection Assessment” from 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 26 and from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. on...
Learning Round Table offers Annual preconference on creating effective videos and screencasts
CHICAGO — Do you want to harness the power of video for achieving learning objectives? The Learning Round Table is proud to present a practical learning experience that will enrich your trip to the 2014 Annual Conference. During this boot camp...
Theme and speakers announced for ALSC Charlemae Rollins’ President’s Program
CHICAGO — The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) announced the theme and speakers for the 2014 Charlemae Rollins President’s Program. This program will take place 1 - 2:30 p.m. on Monday, June 30, 2014 at the 2014 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference in...
Riordan wins United for Libraries/Gale Trustee Conference Grant
PHILADELPHIA — United for Libraries has awarded the 2014 United for Libraries/Gale Trustee Conference Grant to Donna Gerardi Riordan, vice president of the board of trustees of the Orcas Island (Wash.) Public Library. Riordan will receive $850 plus full...
New photography service offered during 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference
CHICAGO — An exciting new service is coming to the 91´«Ã½ JobLIST Placement Center during the 91´«Ã½ 2014 Annual Conference in Las Vegas. The Placement Center will be offering all attendees the opportunity to have a “headshot” photo package created. Any...
