Archive for July, 2015
National Network of Libraries of Medicine
Wednesday, July 29th, 2015The National Network of Libraries of Medicine, New England Region (NN/LM NER) invites your library to join their network. The NN/LM NER serves a network of health sciences, hospital, academic, public and special libraries. They offer professional development, funding, and collaborative opportunities. Membership in NNLM is free. To find more information about their funding and […]
Call for Nominations: 2016 National Medal for Museum and Library Service
Tuesday, July 28th, 2015Each year, the Institute of Museum and Library Services presents select museums and libraries with the nation’s highest honor, the National Medal for Museum and Library Service. IMLS is now accepting nominations for the 2016 award which recognizes libraries and museums that make significant and exceptional contributions in service to their communities. Nomination forms are […]
Adult Immigrant Learners in Libraries and Classrooms
Monday, July 27th, 2015USCIS and IMLS Host Webinar for Public Libraries: Bridges to Citizenship: Connecting Classrooms and Libraries to Expand and Enhance Services for Adult Immigrant Learners The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) present the next webinar in their series for public librarians, discussing immigration and U.S. citizenship topics. […]
North Atlantic Health Sciences Libraries Conference in Providence
Friday, July 10th, 2015North Atlantic Health Sciences Libraries (NAHSL) 2015 annual conference will be in Providence from Sunday, October 18 through Tuesday, October 20. NAHSL is a regional chapter of the Medical Library Association. Keynote speakers include: Amy Dickinson, Syndicated columnist, bestselling author, and National Public Radio personality; Dipesh Navsaria, MPH, MSLIS, MD – Pediatrician, librarian, and founding […]
Scholarship Opportunity If You Work in a MA Public Library!
Tuesday, July 7th, 2015Massachusetts Library Aid Association Fall Scholarship 2015 Attention all Public Library Directors and staff working in Massachusetts Libraries. Please read the following announcement about an excellent opportunity available for selected staff who may qualify for either an individual scholarship towards their MLS degree or a continuing education grant. Please review program requirements at the link […]