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Author: Gavin Damore
Call for Proposals – Share Library Knowledge at a Conference!
If you’re a regular follower of the ALSC blog, you see just how much useful information ALSC members and others in the library field have to share. Whether it’s tips on collection development, how to create engaging programming, or ways to navigate burn out and other professional hurdles, there is always someone who can provide an innovative way forward in solving a problem. But have you ever considered taking your knowledge to the next level and presenting it at a conference by responding to a Call for Proposals?
Professional Development: Making Your Fall Plans
Summer Reading may be winding down at your library as we move into the last month of the season – so now it’s time to look forward to your fall plans! Is Professional Development a part of them? eLearning and professional development resources are integral to ALSC – here is what we’ll be offering this fall, as well as other eLearning resources to explore!
ALA Annual 2025: Another Exciting Year! #alaac2025
ALA Annual 2025 in Philadelphia wrapped up on Monday, June 30 – and it was a huge success! More than 14,000 people attended the conference, experiencing everything from membership events, to major speakers such as George Takei and Carla Hayden, and networking with fellow library workers. While there were hundreds of programs and events to choose from, here are some of the highlights from ALSC.
It’s Time to Get Ready For ALA Annual 2025!
ALA Annual Conference, this year held in Philadelphia, starts this Thursday! Here’s how you can get ready – whether you’ll be at the Conference or following along at home.
Love Meeting Fellow Librarians? Join a We Are ALSC Chat!
While attending ALA Annual or joining a committee are fantastic ways to meet fellow ALSC members and librarians, sometimes you may not be able to make these big commitments due to time or budget constraints. Never fear, though! There is still a low-lift way to meet others in the field of library service to children – a virtual We Are ALSC Chat!
Summer Reading Lists for 2025 Are Here: Get Excited!
It’s that time of year again – Summer Reading! As you’re busy planning for your various programming and activities to keep kids and tweens engaged during school break, be sure to check out ALSC’s 2025 Summer Reading Lists. Every year, ALSC’s Quicklists Consulting Committee compiles and annotates these lists. They provide an easy way to share recommended reads to parents and caregivers during the busiest time of year. Lists For Every Age We know that summer reading programming and recommendations aren’t one-size-fits-all. That’s why our Quicklists Consulting Committee compiles four summer reading lists based on age group: Each list contains titles, authors, illustrators, publishers, and publication date, as well as a short annotation. We also include the ISBN number for easy searching! The lists also include a few age-appropriate educational digital resources to check out. ALSC Member Exclusive: Printable Bookmark This year, we’re offering a Summer Reading exclusive for ALSC…
Día is Almost Here! Celebrate on April 30
It’s almost that time of year again – El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día!