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Last days to save up to 50 percent on PLA training kits
Four digital training kits from the Public Library Association (PLA) are on sale until Dec. 31. Each kit is 40 percent off (or 50 percent off when combined with an ALA member discount). PLA training kits, authored by Sandra Nelson, tackle topics like stress management, time management, customer service and library advocacy. Designed to guide [...]
PLA Facebook Forum – Join our E-Devices Chat
When: Friday, December 16 · 1:00pm – 2:00pm (Central Time) Where: PLA’s Facebook Page You know they’re coming. Patrons and their brand new, fresh-from-the-gift-wrap e-readers. And they’re going to look to you for answers. Be ready for the challenge by attending the next PLA Facebook Forum. For one hour, PLA will chat with Lynnette Hopwood, [...]
Save up to 50 percent on PLA training kits this December
Four digital training kits from the Public Library Association (PLA) are on sale until Dec. 31. Each kit is 40 percent off (or 50 percent off when combined with an ALA member discount). PLA training kits, authored by Sandra Nelson, tackle topics like stress management, time management, customer service and library advocacy. Designed to guide [...]
literal place vs. personal place
I just finished a brief talk and discussion about mobile library services for Library Journal’s Tech Summit, and I wanted to pick up very briefly here on a subject that’s been tickling the back of my mind for a couple of weeks. This is an unfinished thought.. feel free to complete it. The trend to [...]
Your Library on Ebooks – How is your library responding to the post-print environment?
Share your library’s ebooks experience by contributing a short essay for the JanFeb 2012 issue of Public Libraries. How have ebooks affected your library’s staffing patterns, your library’s website, library services, etc. Has your library implemented any new programs or services? How are you handling e-device questions? We want to hear all about it! Essays [...]
