Category Archives: ALA Annual 2012

Conferences and Mentors: A Priceless Adventure

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Guest Contributor

You know you should go to the ALA Annual Conference. It’s on your to-do list, right? Your professors and colleagues tell you it’s a great experience and you drool over the list of literary and library celebrities that will be … Continue reading →

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Coming Soon… #ala12

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Heather Acerro

I have a friend who will not read any book that she has purchased, she is saving them for retirement. (Hi BW!) I am kind of the same way, but about galleys. I don’t know why. Maybe because there is … Continue reading →

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Spotlight on the Schneider Award

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Renee Grassi

I bet we librarians can name dozens of Caldecott, Newbery, and even Printz award winners at the drop of the hat.  Because of their longstanding history and prestige, these awards are quite visible in our librarian community.  There are other … Continue reading →

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Thinking About Your Children’s Spaces #ala12

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Amy Koester

Think about the community where you live. How many spaces are there in the community for adults? I’d guess there are lots: Starbucks, shopping centers, restaurants, theaters… Now think about how many spaces there are specifically for children. Maybe the … Continue reading →

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#ala12 Through a Different Lens

Posted on July 2, 2012 by smdillon

I have been attending ALA meetings and conferences for many years now.  I have tried to be active in ALSC and have taken on different roles in different committees.  What Annual has often meant to me in the past was … Continue reading →

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#ala12 Savor the Flavor

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Marge LochWouters

What was the ALA conference at Anaheim like? Sadly, since the blog was down during conference, all the microblogging I could do was through Twitter. Still and all, it helped me focus on the fun, adventure, learning and camaraderie that … Continue reading →

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#ala12: I Want a Truck Book! Reorganizing Your Picture Book Collection

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Mary Ann Scheuer

Once in a while, a conference session will light a spark that stays with you beyond the time spent listening to the speakers. I Want a Truck Book! has stayed with me, as I think about this fascinating presentation time … Continue reading →

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Toys in the Library #ala12

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Amy Koester

Having toys and play at the library is certainly a timely topic: the revised Every Child Ready to Read includes play as one of the five practices to promote early literacy. ALSC sponsored a program at ALA on this topic entitled … Continue reading →

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