Archive for July, 2012
RI Library Report
Monday, July 30th, 2012Don’t miss all the news on RI libraries as reported by The Rhode Island Library Report. The project is an online public journalism project that will explore the essential role played by libraries in Rhode Island as they face an uncharted future. The project will examine their past, present and future functions and will encourage […]
I Love My Librarian Award
Monday, July 16th, 2012How about nominating a librarian who has done a super job at making your library accessible for patrons with disabilities? See I Love My Librarian Award for complete details and nomination forms. Nominations for the 2012 Carnegie Corporation of New York/New York Times I Love My Librarian Awards are open through September 12. 10 librarians each […]
Public access to digital content
Wednesday, July 11th, 2012“Public libraries to lead initiative to ensure public access to digital content” In a press release dated 10 July 2012, OCLC announced that it received an Institute of Museum and Library Services grant in the amount of $99,957.00 for a new initiative, “The Big Shift: Advancing Public Library Participation in Our Digital Future.” The purpose […]
Bridging Cultures Bookshelf Program: deadline extended
Tuesday, July 10th, 2012Muslim Journeys, a Bridging Cultures Bookshelf Program The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), in collaboration with the ALA Public Programs Office, is accepting applications through September 25 for Muslim Journeys, a Bridging Cultures Bookshelf program. Information and application NEH webpage To encourage the maximum number of library applications, the deadline for this application has […]
National Medal for Museum and Library Service
Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012The National Medal celebrates libraries and museums that make a difference for individuals, families and communities. Apply by October 15, 2012. Anyone, including the staff and board of the museum or library, may submit the nomination. Read More The National Medal for Museum and Library Service honors outstanding institutions that make significant and exceptional contributions […]
Want to create a new library experience?
Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012At R-Squared — The Risk & Reward Conference, learn to take smart risks to move libraries forward. September 9-11, 2012 Telluride Conference Center in Mountain Village, Telluride, Colo. In February 2011, a group of Colorado library professionals began brainstorming how libraries can avoid extinction, reinvent themselves and strengthen their role as vital parts of their […]
LibraryAware Community Award
Monday, July 2nd, 2012EBSCO and Library Journal announced the LibraryAware Community Award competition on June 22, 2012. Library Journal is looking for libraries that are deeply engaged with their community and where the community is equally engaged with the library. A new award, the LibraryAware Community Award, will recognize those cities and towns and their libraries, or library […]
Programming for Civil War Sesquicentennial
Monday, July 2nd, 2012The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, in partnership with The Library of America, is now accepting applications from libraries and National Park historic sites for grants to develop public programming around the free traveling panel exhibition Civil War 150. Fifty sites selected by competitive application to host the Civil War 150 exhibition will each […]