ALSC announced that registration for the 2016 ALSC National Institute has opened. The conference, themed “Believe. Build. Become.,” will be held Sept. 15-17, 2016 in Charlotte, N.C. Prospective attendees will enjoy significant savings when they register before June 30, 2016. Included in the cost of registration are all programs and speaker events, networking opportunities, three meals and multiple Big Ideas Sessions featuring TED Talks-like presentations from partner organizations. A full list of registration rates and prices is available from the ALSC website. Housing will be located at the Charlotte Marriott City Center. Speakers and programs will be announced soon. The National Institute is the premier event for programs and ideas related to children’s library service. This intensive learning opportunity with a youth services focus is designed for front-line youth library staff, children’s literature experts, education and library school faculty members, and other interested adults. It is one of the only…