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By Julie Cai | June 24, 2016

Get ready… Get (jet) set… Go! And, for those #alaleftbehind: Keep ’em coming!

E-Product News

December 9, 2015

Advertisers in American Libraries print also get a free listing in this monthly service Mailed monthly to more than 41,000 American Library Association members Free service for qualified advertisers May be purchased for non-qualifying advertisers Links directly to advertisers’ websites Read more… (PDF) Next Steps Download the 2016 American Libraries media kit (PDF) See a sample issue … Continue reading E-Product News →

People with American Libraries

July 9, 2015

A Policy Revolution for Digital Content

The poor and deteriorating state of library ebook lending in 2011 catalyzed this initiative. Waiting for publishers to take different actions would have likely worsened the conditions for libraries. A proactive policy stance must become the library community’s mainstream way of thinking and operating. This is true for ebooks and large publishers, but also more … Continue reading A Policy Revolution for Digital Content →

2015 ALA Annual Conference and Exhibition

2015 ALA Annual Preview

May 29, 2015

Annual will also feature a full slate of author programs, award presentations, special events, and other activities. This preview offers a small sample. For a complete listing, visit alaannual.org. Conference highlights The Opening General Session, on Friday, June 26, 4–5:15 p.m., will feature Roberta Kaplan, the litigator who helped invalidate a key section of the … Continue reading 2015 ALA Annual Preview →

Emerging Leaders: The Class of 2015

By Phil Morehart | April 21, 2015

Initiated in 1997 as a one-year program under former ALA President Mary R. Somerville and revived in 2006 under former ALA President Leslie Burger, Emerging Leaders recognizes the best and brightest new leaders in our industry. It’s open to librarians under 35 years of age or those new to the library profession of any age … Continue reading Emerging Leaders: The Class of 2015 →

An article titled "Spotlight on Women Managers" that was featured in the January 1985 issue of American Libraries.

Women in Management, Revisited

By Greg Landgraf | March 23, 2015

Recently, we followed up with four of those interviewees to see how their experiences matched—or didn’t match—their expectations, their observations of the current state of library management and of women within it, and the lessons they’ve learned over their careers. Our interviewees are: BRIDGET LAMONT, director of the Illinois State Library from 1983 to 2000, … Continue reading Women in Management, Revisited →

The Future for Teaching and Learning

By Joan K. Lippincott | February 26, 2015

What does the future hold for librarians’ participation in teaching and learning in colleges and universities? Many are already taking advantage of the opportunities provided by the emergence of new technologies and faculty interest in giving students assignments that will engage them in their learning. I believe that the greatest opportunities for librarians lie in … Continue reading The Future for Teaching and Learning →

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Latest Library Links, January 14, 2014

January 26, 2015

ALA News New e-rate implementation begins The Daniel W. Lester Library Postcard Collection Midwinter Meeting News Policy Revolution! update Division News LLAMA call for mentors and mentees Awards & Grants The life of a book award committee member Libraries in the News Passions flare on proposed Chicago parkland site for Obama library Wichita votes to … Continue reading Latest Library Links, January 14, 2014 →

Latest Library Links, January 15, 2015

January 26, 2015

ALA News ALA President's Message: Everyone's work Survey on equity, diversity, and inclusion Midwinter Meeting News Five Chicago attractions for visitors on a budget Awards & Grants 2014 Jane Yolen Mid-List Author Award 2015 Digital Book Awards 2015 Sydney Taylor Manuscript Award Wikipedia wins 2015 Erasmus Prize Libraries eligible for 2015 Innovations in Reading Prize … Continue reading Latest Library Links, January 15, 2015 →

Latest Library Links, January 16, 2015

January 26, 2015

ALA News School librarians and intellectual freedom web meetings Webinar: Understanding credit scores and reports Awards & Grants Honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Newbery Visionaries at the Darien Library 2014 Margaret A. Edwards Collection Development Grant winners Libraries in the News Four Queens Library vice-presidents resign Guam has not had any … Continue reading Latest Library Links, January 16, 2015 →

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Ryan Whitwam writes: “Microsoft did everything in its power to get users to take advantage of the free update to Windows 10. It even nagged and fooled people in order to get them on board before it was too late. This didn’t exactly go over well with those who wanted to stick with their old, reliable version of Windows. Microsoft is now calling out anyone who is still using Windows 7, especially those in an enterprise setting. It says the operating system is outdated, and even with patches, it’s not secure enough.”

ExtremeTech, Jan. 17
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President Barack Obama appointed seven museum and library professionals to serve on the National Museum and Library Services Board. They were sworn in January 17 by Institute of Museum and Library Services Director Kathryn K. Matthew. The two librarians are Deborah Taylor, coordinator of school and student services at the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore; and Jonathan L. Zittrain, vice dean for library and information resources at the Harvard Law School Library and cofounder of the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society.

Institute of Museum and Library Services, Jan. 17
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Four-year-old Daliyah Marie Arana has been reading on her own since age 2. She has now read more than 1,000 books, some even at college level. So when Daliyah asked her local librarian at one of the Hall County (Ga.) library branches if she could be a librarian for a day, her mother Haleema Arana wanted to help her meet her goal. American Libraries spoke to both Daliyah and Haleema to hear more about the experience, Daliyah’s favorite books, and her dreams for the future.

American Libraries feature, Jan. 17
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David Portman writes: “Fans of the latest Star Wars saga Rogue One will notice that digital archiving forms a prominent part in the new film. This is good news, as we can use it as an example of how we are working every day to ensure the durability and security of our content. More importantly it makes our jobs sound much more glamorous. When asked ‘so what do you do?’ we can start with ‘remember the bit in Rogue One?’ However, we couldn’t help but notice some flaws in the Empire’s digital preservation policy.”

Preservica, Dec. 21
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ALCTS has launched a new mentoring program for its members. The ALCTS Mentoring Program facilitates and encourages professional development of members at any stage in their career and in any of the areas related to the work of the division. Applications are now being accepted for the first cohort of mentors and mentees. The application deadline is March 17, with the mentor and mentee pairing process to be completed by May 12.

ALCTS, Jan. 17
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Barbara A. Alvarez writes: “What is an embedded business librarian? An embedded business librarian is a library professional who is rooted in the business community; a librarian who is part of the business community instead of separate from it, who strives to be an equal partner and have an equal voice. Small business owners, professionals, and job seekers see the embedded business librarian as a peer, colleague, and fellow business community member instead of an outsider who solely represents the library.”

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American Libraries feature, Jan./Feb.
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The ALA Executive Board will be hosting ALA Town Hall: Library Advocacy and Core Values in Uncertain Times for members during the Midwinter Meeting in Atlanta. The event will take place on Sunday, January 22, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the GWCC Thomas Murphy Ballroom 3–4, immediately following the Council I meeting. American Libraries will be stream it live at facebook.com/amlibraries. The meeting will be facilitated by Cheryl Gorman, senior fellow at the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation.

AL: The Scoop, Jan. 17

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