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Statistics and Reports: Data-Driven Decision-Making, an ALCTS Annual Conference Preconference
CHICAGO — "Statistics and Reports: Data-Driven Decision-Making," an Annual Conference Preconference from the Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS), explores the options for making more decisions based on discoverable...
Sign up for the ALCTS 'Library Preservation Today!' virtual preconference
CHICAGO — The Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS) is pleased to offer Library Preservation Today!, a virtual preconference presented by instructors from our popular "Fundamentals of Preservation" Web course. Registration is...
Nawar wins United for Libraries/SAGE Academic Friend Conference Grant
PHILADELPHIA — United for Libraries has awarded the 2014 United for Libraries/SAGE Academic Friend Conference Grant to Essraa Nawar of Leatherby Libraries, Chapman University, Orange, Calif. Nawar will receive $850 plus full conference registration to...
RUSA announces President's Program at 2014 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference
CHICAGO — RUSA's President's Program at the 2014 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference in Las Vegas - Our Values, Ourselves: Examining Our Values and What Others Value about Us - will bring together a multitude of leaders within the library Industry for a comprehensive...
Dr. Kylie Peppler of the Learning Research Network to speak at ASCLA's President's Program
CHICAGO — ASCLA's President's Program at the 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference in Las Vegas offers a glimpse into an exciting educational approach that is attracting more attention from educators, librarians, foundations and governments. "Connected Learning and...
Laurie R. King among authors at United for Libraries’ Gala Author Tea, sponsored by ReferenceUSA
PHILADELPHIA — Laurie R. King, Jean Kwok, James Rollins and Heather Gudenkauf will be among the featured authors at United for Libraries’ Gala Author Tea, sponsored by ReferenceUSA, at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 30 at the 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference in Las Vegas...
CHICAGO – Who sets the narrative and how they set it impacts who cares about an issue, what they hear and what they are willing to do. Communicators will receive insights and tips from Eric Friedenwald-Fishman , creative director/founder of Metropolitan...
B. J. Novak promises entertaining Closing General Session at 2014 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference
CHICAGO -- B.J. Novak adds book author to an impressive résumé that has long included actor, writer, stand-up comedian, TV and film star, executive producer and Screen Actors Guild and Writers’ Guild of America award winner. Attendees at 2014 91´«Ã½ Annual...
Hanagarne to keynote Bookmobile Saturday Author Luncheon
CHICAGO – Josh Hanagarne, author of “The World’s Strongest Librarian,” will be the featured keynote speaker at the 2014 Bookmobile Saturday Author Luncheon, to be held from 12:30-1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 28 during 91´«Ã½’s Annual Conference in Las Vegas...
AASL highlights persuasion and project-based learning during 91´«Ã½14 preconferences
CHICAGO – Attendees will learn the power of persuasion and the principles of project-based learning at preconferences offered by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) before the 2014 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) Annual Conference...
AASL seeks proposals for 91´«Ã½ 2015 Annual Conference programs
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) invites proposals for programs to be presented during the 2015 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) Annual Conference. The conference will be held June 25-30 in San Francisco. The deadline for...
PLA offering three preconferences for public library staff at 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference
CHICAGO — On Friday morning, June 27, of the 2014 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference in Las Vegas, the Public Library Association (PLA) is sponsoring three preconferences ideal for public library professionals. Beyond Glitz and Glitter: Great Brands Start from Within...
Paula Poundstone to headline 'The Laugh’s On Us,' sponsored by SAGE
PHILADELPHIA — United for Libraries will host “The Laugh’s On Us," sponsored by SAGE, featuring standup comedian and author Paula Poundstone, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 29 at the 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference in Las Vegas. Poundstone is a frequent...
RUSA announces preconference programming at 2014 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference
CHICAGO — The Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) is offering three preconferences from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 27, 2014, during the 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference in Las Vegas. Three "must see" events. How Business Librarians Support...
ASCLA offers Annual preconference on forming partnerships to serve incarcerated youth
CHICAGO — The Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA), a division of the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½), is offering a preconference showing how librarians are collaborating to serve incarcerated youth, from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m...
