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Monday, April 23rd, 2012“Digital Possibilities”: the 6th Digital Commonwealth Annual Conference Date: May 8, 2012, 8:30 AM- 4:00 PM Location: DCU Center • Worcester, Mass. Join the Digital Commonwealth for an information-packed day on starting and maintaining a digital collection of archival materials. The 2012 conference will focus on creating and managing digital collections, from understanding and choosing […]
Grants for Banned Books Week
Thursday, March 29th, 20122012 marks the 30th anniversary of Banned Books Week! What is your dream program for Banned Books Week? This year ALA celebrated Banned Books Week from September 30 – October 6. If you want to have a program or event planned to commemorate the issues behind banned books, you can apply for a grant to […]
Help patrons find the financial information they need
Thursday, March 15th, 2012Financial Literacy CE for Library Staff — so you can better serve patrons Prepare for Money Smart Week @ your library by learning how you can help patrons find the financial information they need. The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the American Library Association developed Money Smart Week @ your library to promote personal […]
Is the Traditional Resume a Thing of the Past?
Friday, February 17th, 2012Some companies are eschewing the traditional resume form in favor of links that represent the candidate’s web-presence, including a Twitter account, or their professional web site or LinkedIn profile. Other companies, in addition to the option of submitting a resume, insist that the candidate fill out an online survey. The survey not only asks about […]
Serving Deaf Patrons in the Library
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012In two 90-minute online sessions you’ll learn how to make your library a welcoming place for deaf people. You will gain an understanding of Deaf Culture, learn several useful library-related signs, and be ready to work confidently with interpreters for your programs. Links to video demonstrations and handouts for library-related signs will be made accessible […]
Improving Library Services to People with Disabilities
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012Improving Library Services to People with Disabilities A webinar offered by the ALA Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA) Online Course Dates: Monday, January 30 to Friday, February 24, 2012 Live Online Session using FlashChat in Moodle: Thursday, February 9, 2012 from 3pm-4pm CENTRAL/Chicago Time Register online now! Or, register by mail or […]
Ott Fund grants to support preservation
Wednesday, January 11th, 2012The Rhode Island Foundation announced that applications are now being accepted for the Joseph O’Neill Ott Fund. Grants from the Joseph O’Neill Ott Fund support the preservation of historical manuscripts, documents and municipal records dating from the 19th century and earlier from the smaller cities and towns in Rhode Island. Apply Online Deadline: February 3, […]
Grants to Support National Library Week
Monday, October 17th, 2011U.S. libraries of all types encouraged to apply for $3,000 to support National Library Week activities! CHICAGO – Your library has something for everyone. This National Library Week, celebrate the ways your library provides a place where everyone belongs. The deadline for 2012 grant has been extended to Friday, Oct. 28, 2011. U.S. libraries of […]
Smart Money Week @ your Library
Wednesday, October 5th, 2011Even in the best of times, everyone can learn something new about being smart with money! And libraries are natural places to facilitate lifelong learning in this arena! ALA and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago are partnering again for Money Smart Week @ your library, which will be held April 21-28, 2012. Libraries provide […]
Volunteers in the library
Wednesday, October 5th, 2011Volunteers can play an important role in your library. This month, WebJunction focuses on volunteers in the library: Volunteers in the library are more than just unpaid helpers who fill in gaps and extend the ability to deliver services. They are the living connectors that help build the commitment of the community to the library […]
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