Category Archives: Legislative & Legal Issues

CPSC Rules on Lead Testing

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Jeanette Larson

While this will certainly be posted to a number of lists, it is important to youth services staff. The American Library Association has reported that the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSA) has released the final rule on children’s products containing … Continue reading →

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Finding (Legally Safe) Music and Videos

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Jeanette Larson

I know that we all struggle with following copyright but also needing music and videos to use in programs and on websites.  Infopeople is offering a free webinar on this subject featuring Mary Minow, an attorney and former librarian who … Continue reading →

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Congressman Trying to Ban ‘Second Life’

Posted on May 7, 2008 by jnajduch

Congressman Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) is asking the Federal Trade Commission to issue a “consumer alert” on such Web sites as Second Life. Read the article below to learn more about this conflict, and notice that The American Library Association is … Continue reading →

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Virtual Library Legislative Day

Posted on May 5, 2008 by jnajduch

Organize a Virtual Library Legislative Day at your library! Can’t make it to DC on May 14 for National Library Legislative Day? No problem. Post this flier and recruit everyone you know to take part in a VIRTUAL LIBRARY LEGISLATIVE … Continue reading →

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Advocacy and the Modern Librarian: It’s Time to Speak Up!

Posted on February 29, 2008 by Jeanette Larson

Want to learn more about how to be an advocate for library issues? The ALA Washington Office is offering its first “Speaking Up!” webinar on Thursday March 6th at 4:00pm eastern. Although the training will be generalized for the various … Continue reading →

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Support Funding for RIF

Posted on February 13, 2008 by Jeanette Larson

As a children’s librarian I support programs like Reading Is Fundamental, as a volunteer, donor, and partner. We know that children, especially in low income families, need to own books that they will treasure. The President’s proposed budget for fiscal … Continue reading →

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Send Your Senators a “Save School Libraries” Valentine

Posted on January 30, 2008 by Guest Contributor

The ALSC legislation committee is urgently requesting your aid in support of the SKILLS (Strengthening Kids Interest in Learning and Libraries) Act in the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act. For more information and to take immediate action, … Continue reading →

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