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ALSC Executive Director Changes

Posted on March 30, 2009 by dfoote

Hello ALSC! As many of you may already know, I’ve made the difficult decision to step down as ALSC Executive Director. It’s been a terrific 3+ years with all of you, but my husband and I are seeking to adopt … Continue reading →

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What’s Happening in ALSC

Posted on February 6, 2009 by dfoote

Hello, ALSC! I’ve communicated with a few of you already, but I know folks might be curious about what’s happening in division governance right now, given actions that were passed by the Board in Denver, and the tragedy that we … Continue reading →

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Obituary for Kate McClelland

Posted on February 4, 2009 by dfoote

Hello ALSC. Kate’s family forwarded me the text for her obituary, which will appear in tomorrow’s (2/5/09) Greenwich Time. If anyone wishes to make donations, the families’ suggested places are the Perrot Memorial Library, and/or the Connecticut Storytelling Center (see … Continue reading →

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A Great Loss in ALSC

Posted on January 29, 2009 by dfoote

I’m very sorry to convey the tragic news that I know many of you know already: yesterday, on their way to the Denver airport following ALA Midwinter, ALSC Vice President Kate McClelland and Notable Children’s Videos Chair Kathy Krasniewicz were … Continue reading →

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Meanwhile, Back at the Office

Posted on January 28, 2008 by dfoote

For those of you interested in “under the hood” kinds of things, we’re going to offer a regular blog post from one of the ALSC office staffers about once a month. Last month, new Marketing Specialist Jenny Najduch introduced herself. … Continue reading →

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2008 ALSC Ballot Slate

Posted on November 8, 2007 by dfoote

We are pleased to announce the ALSC slate for the 2008 ALA election: Vice-President/President-Elect Maralita (Micki) Freeny, Prince George’s Library System, Hyattsville, MD Kate McClelland, Perrot Memorial Library, Old Greenwich, CT Board of Directors Marge Loch-Wouters, Menasha Public Library, Menasha, … Continue reading →

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