Archive for August, 2012
$1 million for the Digital Public Library of America
Friday, August 31st, 2012On July 26, The National Endowment for the Humanities announced a $1 million award to support the incorporation and launch of the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA), a groundbreaking project that seeks to digitize and bring together the contents of our nation’s libraries and archives, and make them freely available to all online. Complete […]
PLA offers free advocacy training
Friday, August 31st, 2012The Public Library Association (PLA) is offering free advocacy training through its Turning the Page 2.0 program, a unique opportunity for free, in-depth, interactive, online education in public library advocacy. This opportunity is the last time it will be offered free through PLA. During this six week course you will get one-on-one attention from professional […]
Improving Library Services for People with Disabilities
Monday, August 27th, 2012Accessibility to library services is an issue that touches all libraries and their employees. the Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA) can help educate your library about accessibility with its online course “Improving Library Services for People with Disabilities”. The information in this course is vital for all levels of staff–from the part-time […]
Be Prepared "When, Not If"
Monday, August 27th, 2012Online Training The Northeast Document Conservation Center offers the free webinar: “A Matter of When, Not If: Preventing and Preparing for Disasters.” The webinar covers the basics of emergency prevention, planning, response and collections salvage. Check it out if you are just beginning to pay attention to disaster planning or if you need a refresher. […]
Bridging Cultures Bookshelf Program: deadline extended
Thursday, August 23rd, 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 […]
Citizen Engagement in the Library
Friday, August 17th, 2012Last spring I listened to a presentation about ways to provide opportunities for citizens to come together for meaningful civil discourse. The speaker believes that libraries provide the ideal setting for such opportunities. I agree! If you would like to learn more about how you can host opportunities for civil discourse and citizen engagement in […]
RICH Major Grant Deadlines
Thursday, August 16th, 2012The Rhode Island Council for the Humanities (RICH) invites non-profit organizations to apply for funding in support of public humanities projects in the state of Rhode Island. The deadline to register to apply for a Fall Major Grant is September 4, 2012, by 5:00pm. To register, an Intent to Apply form must be submitted online. […]
Lead the Change a workshop
Wednesday, August 15th, 2012Library Journal presents Lead the Change at the Darien (CT) Library on September 18. Lead the Change is a library leadership seminar that brings together library thought leaders to show participants how today’s top libraries are leading change and transforming their communities. Attendees are lead through a series of exercises to help bridge key thoughts […]
Talking Books Leadership
Friday, August 10th, 2012Karen Keninger was appointed the Director of the National Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped in March 2012. Read the American Library Association interview with Karen in the Newsmaker column of the American Libraries magazine.
Free online learning opportunities: August
Friday, August 3rd, 2012The following is a list of free online learning opportunities in August, compiled by our friends at the Vermont Department of Libraries. Check out the sessions and take a class: August 7 (12-1 pm) US Citizenship & Immigration Services (Washington State Library) This session will provide libraries with an overview of the general eligibility requirements […]