The American Library Association Annual Conference begins today. Are you #alscleftbehind and unable to make it to New Orleans? Are you wondering how you can keep up with all that’s going on? We’ve got you covered! Check the ALSC Blog for all kinds of information about what’s going on at ALA.
Author: Mary Voors
Mary R. Voors, the ALSC Blog Manager, is also the manager of the Children’s Services department of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana where she has the opportunity to work with one of the greatest groups of people in the world.
Notable Children’s Books Discussion List – #alaac18
The ALSC Notable Children’s Books committee is charged with identifying the best of the best in children’s books. According to the Notables Criteria, “notable” is defined as: Worthy of note or notice, important, distinguished, outstanding. As applied to children’s books, notable should be thought to include books of especially commendable quality, books that exhibit venturesome creativity, and books of fiction, information, poetry and pictures for all age levels (through age 14) that reflect and encourage children’s interests in exemplary ways.
Help #LeftBehind Librarians by Live Blogging at the Annual Conference #alaac18
In less than two weeks, many librarians will be heading to the ALA Annual Conference to be held in New Orleans from June 21 through 26.
Meet Your ALSC Board: Amy Sears
In this monthly feature, we profile ALSC Board members. We hope to offer information about the people who work to guide the organization so that you can feel more comfortable in reaching out to them with your concerns, questions, or comments. To continue this series, we invite you to meet ALSC Board member, Amy Sears. Why did you join ALSC? I was 4 the first time I told someone I wanted to be a children’s librarian. I was at my local library speaking to the children’s librarian who called me “Giggles.” Through my post college detour in children’s publishing, I first became aware of ALA and ALSC. So once I decided to stop talking about becoming a librarian and actually go to library school, I joined ALSC as a student member. When I started working at Brooklyn Public Library after library school, the library actively promoted and supported staff involvement in…
Meet Your ALSC Board – Linda Ernst
In this monthly feature, we profile ALSC Board members. We hope to offer information about the people who work to guide the organization so that you can feel more comfortable in reaching out to them with your concerns, questions, or comments. To continue this series, we invite you to meet ALSC Board member, Linda Ernst.
Live Blogging from #PLA2018
The 2018 Public Library Association meetings begin today. Are you #alscleftbehind and unable to make it to Philadelphia? Are you wondering how you can keep up with all that’s going on? We’ve got you covered! Check the ALSC Blog for photos and information about what’s going on at PLA. You can also check in on Twitter; just track the hashtag #PLA2018.
Meet Your ALSC Board – Aimee Strittmatter
In this monthly feature, we profile ALSC Board members. We hope to offer information about the people who work to guide the organization so that you can feel more comfortable in reaching out to them with your concerns, questions, or comments. To continue this series, we invite you to meet ALSC Board member, Aimee Strittmatter.
Apply to Host the 2019 Arbuthnot Lecture with Debbie Reese!
The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) and the 2019 May Hill Arbuthnot Lecture Committee are proud to announce the opening of the application to host the 2019 event featuring scholar, blogger, and advocate for indigenous peoples, Debbie Reese PhD. The Arbuthnot Lecture is an annual event, announced at the American Library Association’s Midwinter Meeting, in which an author, critic, librarian, historian or teacher of children’s literature presents a paper that makes a significant contribution to the field. A library school, department of education in a college or university or a children’s library system may be considered. The lecture is administered by ALSC. Apply Today! Host site application forms can be downloaded at http://www.ala.org/alsc/2019-arbuthnot-honor-lecture. Applications are due May 15, 2018. Information about host site responsibilities is included in the application materials. The lecture traditionally is held in April or early May. About Debbie Reese In February, Debbie Reese, PhD was selected by…