Author Archives: Mary Voors

About Mary Voors

Mary R. Voors, the ALSC Blog Manager, is also the manager of the Children’s Services department of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana where she has the opportunity to work with one of the greatest groups of people in the world.

ALSC Member Profile – Rick Samuelson

Each month, an ALSC member is profiled and we learn a little about their professional life and a bit about their not-so-serious side. Using just a few questions, we try to keep the profiles fun while highlighting the variety of … Continue reading

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ALSC Member Profile – Joanna Ison

Each month, an ALSC member is profiled and we learn a little about their professional life and a bit about their not-so-serious side. Using just a few questions, we try to keep the profiles fun while highlighting the variety of … Continue reading

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Rhonda Gould: 2013-14 ALSC Vice President/President-Elect Candidate

In an effort to help ALSC members make an informed decision before they vote, the blog posts today and yesterday consist of interviews with the candidates for 2013-14 ALSC Vice President/President-Elect: Ellen Riordan and Rhonda Gould. Each candidate was given … Continue reading

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Ellen Riordan: 2013-14 ALSC Vice President/President-Elect Candidate

In an effort to help ALSC members make an informed decision before they vote, the blog posts for today and tomorrow will consist of interviews with the candidates for 2013-14 ALSC Vice President/President-Elect, Rhonda Gould and Ellen Riordan. Each candidate … Continue reading

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ALSC Member Profile — Sam Bloom

Each month, an ALSC member is profiled and we learn a little about their professional life and a bit about their not-so-serious side. Using just a few questions, we try to keep the profiles fun while highlighting the variety of … Continue reading

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Time to pack and head home #alamw13

With yummy snacks and good company, last night’s ALSC/YALSA Joint Member Reception was a great way to end up the Conference. It’s been a good conference, and now it’s time to head home, full of new ideas and plans for … Continue reading

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Today’s the Day! #alamw13

The ALA Youth Media Awards will be announced this morning! There will also be a live webcast available. If you can’t be there in person and are not able to join the webcast, you can still follow results in real-time … Continue reading

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Book discussions at #alamw13

On my way to the Notable Children’s Books discussion this afternoon, I stopped in on YALSA’s Best Fiction for YAs.  It’s always fun to see how other book committees work, and –I’ll admit it — I’m a big fan of … Continue reading

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