Category Archives: News of Interest

Google Reader is dead – Long live RSS

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Lisa Taylor

When Google officially announced the impending retirement of Google Reader, there was much discussion at work, with librarians debating alternatives and favorite readers. Personally, I never relied heavily on Google Reader. I’m a Netvibes gal (though more recently, Pulse‘s dashing look has stolen … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogger Lisa Taylor, Bloggers, Digital World, News of Interest, Slice of Life, Technology | 16 Comments

Vote in the ALSC Blog Header Design Contest!

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Dan Rude

Vote for your favorite ALSC Blog header design! Help ALSC replace its current blog header (see left)! Three members are finalists in our ALSC Blog Header Design Contest and they’re looking for your votes! To see all of the entries … Continue reading →

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ALSC Blog – 2012 in Review

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Mary Voors

The ALSC Blog was tremendously active in 2012. Our committed group of regular ALSC bloggers, along with 78 guest bloggers who posted on a wide variety of topics, contributed to fulfill our mission of providing a “venue for coverage of time … Continue reading →

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Thoughts for the New Year

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Guest Contributor

This post is the librarian equivalent of Vegemite.  You will either love it or hate it. Librarians need to get the [BLEEP] out of libraryland; children’s librarians especially. Libraries don’t need saving. They need to provide services their communities need. Here … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogger Cen Campbell, Guest Blogger, News of Interest, Programming Ideas, Slice of Life, What I Wasn't Taught in Library School... | 3 Comments

It’s all about connecting . . . tips for virtual committee work

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Guest Contributor

Did you know that many of ALSC’s Committees now operate virtually? If you can’t attend both Annual and Midwinter conferences, you can still participate and contribute to the the work of ALSC. More geographically as well as demographically diverse and … Continue reading →

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Music and Libraries: A Natural Combination

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Guest Contributor

While attending my state library association’s annual conference this past year, I met a fascinating children’s librarian who spoke very passionately… about her ukulele. She told me I could pick one up and immediately make music. I was skeptical. I’ve … Continue reading →

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One More Week to Enter E-Badge Contest

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Dan Rude

You have one more week to enter for a chance to win a Nook and a Book! ALSC is accepting submissions for the E-Badge/Ribbon Contest which is sponsored by the Friends of ALSC and the ALSC Membership Committee. You can … Continue reading →

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Two Chances to Attend ALSC Community Forum

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Dan Rude

ALSC is hosting two Community Forums this week and all members are invited to attend! At the 2012 ALA Annual Conference, the ALSC Board of Directors discussed a proposal by the Budget Committee to implement a change in the ALSC … Continue reading →

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