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PLA to offer four preconferences for public library staff at ALA Annual Conference
On Friday, June 24, at the ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans, the Public Library Association (PLA) will present four unique preconferences dedicated to public library professionals. The programs include: Turning the Page 2.0, Friday June 24, 8:30 a.m. – noon, FREE EVENT Turning the Page 2.0 addresses core issues of advocacy, communications and relationship [...]
El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) April 30, 2011
As libraries throughout the country continue to expand their collections for diverse communities, thousands will celebrate the 15th anniversary of El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) on April 30, 2011. Libraries across the country will host celebrations with family programs, including bilingual story hours, book giveaways and other literacy [...]
Seeking Technology Grant Success Stories
Pam MacKellar is looking for technology grant success stories to include in her new book: Writing Successful Technology Grant Proposals: A LITA Guide. If you have been successful at winning a grant for a library project of any kind that utilizes technology, she’d love to hear from you! Just go to www.pamelamackellar.com/techgrants and complete the [...]
