Category Archives: Conferences/Meetings/Institutes

Annual or Institute: Submit Your 2014 Program Proposal

ALSC is now accepting proposals for innovative programs for the 2014 ALA Annual Conference and the 2014 ALSC National Institute. To submit a program proposal, please fill out the online program proposal form located on the ALSC website. All proposals … Continue reading

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CLA Conference and Innovations in Children’s Services

The Connecticut Library Association’s annual conference had several wonderful programs for children’s services this year.  I have attended for several years and feel this was the best yet. When I left I was so energized by what I saw and … Continue reading

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Don’t You Want to Go? ALA in Sweet Home Chicago!

There’s still time to attend the ALA Annual Conference in Chicago scheduled for June 27-July 2, 2013! With so many exciting events, programs and meetings planned there is certain to be plenty to fill your days (and nights) with opportunities … Continue reading

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14 Sweet Memories of 2013 ALA Midwinter in Seattle!

Though it has been a little over two weeks since ALA Midwinter in Seattle, there are still (and will always be) so many sweet memories of all the good work that happened, the creativity that continued (and was born), the … Continue reading

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Why Common Core State Standards Matter #alamw13

Sunday at Midwinter, the Young Adult Reference Services Committee (YARS) of RUSA’s Reference Services Section (RSS) hosted a Discussion Group on The Common Core. Academic, School and Public Librarians filled the room to learn more about The Common Core and … Continue reading

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Top Titles for Tweens 2013

Top Titles for Tweens ALSC’s School-Age Programs and Services Committee is happy to share with you a list of this year’s Youth Media Award winners that are especially suited to those in-between patrons, those who straddle that line between little … 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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What Libraries Are to Tom Angleberger #alamw13

The Wrap Up/Rev Up program at conference is meant to simultaneously get folks psyched for the next conference and to put a cherry on top of the one that is ending. Today’s program featured Chris Alexander, of Star Wars Origami … Continue reading

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