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Just settling in for the Spring Symposium!
I landed in San Jose about an hour ago, and I’m getting my act together to start coverage on the PLA 3-day affair. Kathleen and I will both be working on the podcasts of the keynote, author talk, and my wiki presentation, while I’ll be blogging the Customer Service in Public Libraries, 21st Century Style [...]
Librarian of the Year to Keynote Spring Symposium
Susan Hildreth, president of the Public Library Association (PLA), is pleased to announce that Mary Baykan, Library Journal’s Librarian of the Year 2007, will present the keynote address at the Opening General Session of the PLA Spring Symposium. The session, scheduled for March 1, 2007 at the Fairmont San Jose, is open to all Symposium [...]
Important Spring Symposium Hotel Information
Currently, the PLA block at the Fairmont San Jose is sold out on Tuesday, February 27 and Wednesday, February 28, 2007. We are working to secure additional rooms for these nights. Please check back for updates. If you are holding room(s) at the hotel and NOT planning to attend the Spring Symposium, please call the [...]
Po Bronson to Keynote PLA Spring Symposium Luncheon
The Public Library Association (PLA) is pleased to announce that bestselling author Po Bronson will present the keynote address at the 2007 PLA Spring Symposium Author Luncheon. The 2007 PLA Spring Symposium will take place March 1-3, in San Jose, Calif. at the Fairmont San Jose. The Author Luncheon will be held on March [...]
Arthur grant deadline extended, apply for free books, continue your education
I posted about the Arthur TV Series Grants earlier in December, bemoaning the fast-approaching December 18 deadline. As it turns out, the deadline has been extended to December 31. Read the post about the grants for more information and how to apply. Also upcoming is the January 31, 2007 deadline for the We The People [...]
