Category Archives: Professional Development

work of ALSC Priority Group VIII and other items pertaining to professional development of youth services librarians

Establishing Your Professional Learning Network (PLN)

Posted on May 11, 2013 by ALSC Children and Technology committee

One reason I became a librarian is that I’ve always loved learning anything and everything and I realized I really wanted to learn new things every day for the rest of my life. I figured the best way to maximize … Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Carolyn Brodie

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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Measuring Success: Takeaways from SLJ’s Think Tank

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Renee Grassi

I was privileged to be one of many librarians who attended School Library Journal’s first ever Public Library Leadership Think Tank entitled “The Future Starts in the Children’s Room.”  This action-packed day-long event brought together passionate librarians to discuss the … Continue reading →

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Free Tickets to the 2013 Arbuthnot Lecture

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Dan Rude

Get your FREE tickets for this year’s 2013 Arbuthnot Honor Lecture featuring Michael Morpurgo! The lecture, entitled “War Boy to War Horse,” will be held at 7 p.m. on May 16, 2013 in Rochester, N.Y. and will be hosted by … Continue reading →

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2014 Arbuthnot Lecture Host Applications Due Apr. 22

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Dan Rude

The deadline for submitting applications to host the 2014 Arbuthnot Lecture featuring Andrea Davis Pinkney is fast approaching! Applications are due Monday, April 22, 2013. Pinkney is a New York Times best-selling writer of more than 20 books for children … Continue reading →

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A Sampling of Summer ALSC Webinars

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Dan Rude

Looking for a little taste of professional development? ALSC has an amazing summer line-up of webinars that is perfect for dipping your toes in the continuing education waters. Because life in a library moves fast, ALSC’s webinars are the perfect … Continue reading →

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Sign Up For ALSC Online Courses Before Apr. 8!

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Dan Rude

You have one month. One more month to make the decision to sign up for the spring semester of ALSC online courses. One month to investigate which of the six courses – three of which are eligible for CEUs – … Continue reading →

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Suggest the 2015 Arbuthnot Lecturer!

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Dan Rude

ALSC invites members to suggest names for the Arbuthnot Lectureship established in 1968 and given annually to honor May Hill Arbuthnot. The award is given to an individual of distinction who shall prepare and present a paper which shall be … Continue reading →

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