Monthly Archives: February 2009

Connecting Cultures & Celebrating Cuentos: 2009 Latino Children’s Literature Conference

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Teresa Walls

The University of South Carolina’s College of Education and School of Library and Information Science and the University of Alabama’s School of Library and Information Science offer the second annual celebration of Latino children’s literature April 24 and 25 in … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's Literature (all forms), Conferences/Meetings/Institutes, Dia, Diversity, News of Interest, Partnerships, Professional Development, School Library Media Specialist | 1 Comment

Libraries and NAEYC

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Guest Contributor

April 19-25, 2009 is designated as the Week of the Young Child (WOYC) – so get ready now! The Liaisons with National Organizations Serving Children and Youth Committee (LNOSCY) encourages you to contact child care centers in your area to … Continue reading →

Posted in Call to Action, Child Advocacy, Committees, Early Literacy, Outreach, Partnerships, Programming Ideas | Leave a comment

A Behind the Scenes Look…

Posted on February 23, 2009 by admin

Before the Newbery, Caldecott, King, and ALA’s other prestigious youth media awards were announced at the Midwinter Meeting in Denver, the selection committees crowded into tiny private rooms to call the honorees. This year, AL Focus was invited to capture … Continue reading →

Posted in Committees, Conferences/Meetings/Institutes, Literary and Related Awards | 2 Comments

What I Wasn’t Taught in Library School: The Hokey-Pokey

Posted on February 23, 2009 by admin

The story of what I wasn’t taught in library school is particularly embarrassing. Because it’s something I probably should have known long before that—and should probably never admit that I didn’t know. But in fact I started my first job … Continue reading →

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Thom’s Message to ALSC

Posted on February 17, 2009 by thom barthelmess

Judging by the activity in my inbox of late, many of you have heard that the ALSC Board has elected me as vice-president/president-elect of our division. The circumstances of my election are difficult, for all of us. Many of us … Continue reading →

Posted in ALSC Board, Our Organizational Support | 1 Comment

Graphic novels are haunting my dreams

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Eva Mitnick

You know how something happens that makes you more aware of something and then suddenly it seems like the whole world is full of this thing?  Your best friend gets pregnant, say, and suddenly you see pregnant women everywhere, or … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogger Eva Mitnick, Collection Development, Library Design and Accessibility | 2 Comments

2009 ALSC Professional Award recipients

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Teresa Walls

ALSC offers several professional awards including grants and fellowships to recognize our members, support their outstanding programming, and aid in their continuing education. Congratulations to the following ALSC members! Jane Botham is the 2009 recipient of the ALSC Distinguished Service … Continue reading →

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My First ALSC Committee: The Maureen Hayes Award

Posted on February 11, 2009 by smdillon

Conferences tend to be a mixture of busy and fun, and this year I was anxious to get to Mid-Winter in Denver to take up my post as a member of the Maureen Hayes Award Committee. The purpose of the … Continue reading →

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