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LITA AvramCamp, a 2019 91´«Ã½ Annual Preconference
Chicago -- Register now for this unique and affordable LITA workshop at the upcoming 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference in Washington, DC. LITA AvramCamp 2019 Friday June 21, 2019, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Washington Convention Center, Room 150A Join other women and non...
Author Ann Patchett to speak at 2019 PLA Member Welcome Breakfast
CHICAGO -- The New York Times bestselling author Ann Patchett will be the special guest speaker, courtesy of HarperCollins, at the Public Library Association's (PLA) Member Welcome Breakfast at the 2019 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) Annual Conference...
LITA @ 91´«Ã½ Annual 2019 – Science Fiction Authors
Chicago -- Join the LITA Imagineering Interest Group at the LITA @ 91´«Ã½ Annual 2019 – Science Fiction Authors program. Agency, Consent, and Power in Science Fiction and Fantasy Saturday, June 22, 2019 – 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Location: Washington Convention...
CHICAGO — Academic and research librarians and libraries are essential to a thriving global community of learners and scholars. As students, faculty, and staff change the way they consume information, academic libraries are also transforming to ensure...
LITA 91´«Ã½ Annual President’s Program: Meredith Broussard presents on Artificial Unintelligence
Chicago -- LITA President Bohyun Kim welcomes Meredith Broussard presenting: Artificial Unintelligence. Sunday, June 23, 2019, 3:00 – 4:00 pm In this talk, author and professor Meredith Broussard looks at the inner workings and outer limits of technology...
LITA AvramCamp 2019, an 91´«Ã½ Annual Preconference
Chicago -- Save the date and register now to participate in a unique and affordable LITA workshop. LITA AvramCamp 2019, at the upcoming 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference in Washington, DC. Friday June 21, 2019, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Join other women and non-binary...
LITA 91´«Ã½ Annual Precons: Active and Engaging
Chicago -- If you’re attending the 2019 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference, join us for one of our practical workshops and check out all the LITA programming at Annual including the thought-provoking LITA President’s Program. AvramCamp Friday June 21, 2019, 9:00 am –...
AASL Opens Targeted Call for Research-Focused National Conference Proposals
CHICAGO — The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) invites proposals for a new strand of sessions added to its 2019 National Conference & Exhibition taking place Nov. 14-16, 2019, in Louisville, Kentucky. The AASL Educators of School...
PLA now accepting proposals for 2020 Conference
CHICAGO — Today, the Public Library Association (PLA) officially opened the Call for Proposals for educational sessions to be presented at its next biennial conference, to be held Feb. 25-29, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn. The PLA 2020 Conference will highlight...
New books, products, special events at the 91´«Ã½ Store at Midwinter Meeting in Seattle
Make sure to carve out some time in your schedule to shop and browse the 91´«Ã½ Store at the 2019 91´«Ã½ Midwinter Meeting & Exhibits for products that meet the widest range of your promotional and continuing education/professional development needs—as well as...
Public Library Association announces events at 2019 91´«Ã½ Midwinter Meeting
CHICAGO -- Planning to attend the 91´«Ã½'s (91´«Ã½) 2019 Midwinter Meeting in Seattle, Wash.? Be sure to take advantage of the outstanding programming offered by the Public Library Association (PLA). Preconference Programs PLA is...
Author 'Point of View' sought for AASL National Conference concurrent sessions
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has issued an open call for author panelists to take part in concurrent sessions during its 2019 National Conference & Exhibition. The conference will take place Nov. 14-16, 2019, in...
Latest 'Quick Reads' publication highlights essential programs from PLA 2018 Conference
CHICAGO -- The Public Library Association (PLA) has added a new publication to its collection of resources that are available free of charge to all PLA personal members in good standing. PLA 2018: Ten Essential Programs is the sixth installment in the...
2018 LITA Forum early bird rates extended
The early bird registration rate has been extended for two more weeks, so there’s still time to save $50 on one of the most dynamic and interactive events you can attend. LITA Forum Minneapolis, MN November 8-10, 2018 #litaforum Early bird rates will end...
JCLC honors outstanding individuals at 2018 conference
Albuquerque, N.M. — The third National Joint Conference of Librarians of Color (JCLC) this week at the Albuquerque Convention Center in New Mexico, celebrated the achievements of individuals from each of the 91´«Ã½'s ethnic affiliate...
