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HowTo: DDR 101
Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) is popular with kids. However, there are some libraries that might still have questions on what the DDR options look like, even after attending presentations at conferences and reading posts on blogs. I recently replied to a message on this topic from one of the listservs I subscribe to (a patron [...]
Still Time to Enter the BEST OF SHOW Promotional Materials Competition
Public libraries can be total rock stars when it comes to publicity. Take a moment to strut your stuff by entering the competition (details below) now that they’ve extended the deadline! C’mon – you know your library does some amazing public relations work . Show it off to the rest of the country! Enter this [...]
Public Programs Office events at ALA
I love it when the PPO thinks so far in advance. If you’re heading to ALA, here are some programs you should consider hitting (via the PPO listserv): The Public Programs Office will present several Annual Conference programs for library programmers at all levels and in all types of libraries including: LIVE! @ your library [...]
Call for judges for We the People Bookshelf applications
I received this via the Public Programs Office listserv: A record number of applications have been received for this year’s We the People Bookshelf on the “Pursuit of Happiness”! We need more volunteer reviewers! This year’s We the People Bookshelf has only one deadline and the number of school and public libraries to be awarded [...]
Arthur TV Series Grants for Public Libraries – Deadline December 18
This came to my attention very recently through the ALA Public Programs listserv. The deadline for application submission is very tight (December 18, 2006), but it seems like it would be worth the hustle and trouble for interested libraries. All bold emphasis mine. Dear Library Colleague: In the spring of 2006, Arthur marked a milestone [...]
Show and Tell The Easy Way – An Introduction to Screencasting
I wish I had posted this last week, but in any case, this free webcast on screencasting (creating digital presentations that record your actions as you use a computer, with or without a voice over) is happening today from 8-9am PST (11-12am EST). If you don’t catch it the first time around, SirsiDynix will be [...]
Reminder: PLA Awards Applications due December 1!
The Public Library Association’s awards and honors are designed to highlight the best in public library service. Nominate your library or a colleague for a PLA award through PLA’s new online awards application. The deadline for applications is December 1, 2006. All applications must be submitted online prior to the deadline in order to be [...]
Women’s programming wanted for article
This came my way via the ALA Public Programming listserv this morning, and I thought I’d share. Kathleen Weibel and Kay Cassell are doing an article for LIBRARY TRENDS on public library programming aimed at women with particular focus on National Womens History Month. Unlike academic libraries with a womens studies librarian position, public libraries [...]
Carnegie Whitney and We the People grants
These two tidbits came to me care of the ALA Public Programs Office email list. There are more grants and awards (with upcoming deadlines), events, and news listings listed on the ALA Public Programs Office part of the ALA site, as well as information on how to subscribe to the email listserv. Carnegie Whitney Grant [...]
