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Tuesday, September 11th, 2012Carnegie-Whitney Awards up to $5,000 The American Library Association Publishing Committee provides a grant of up to $5,000 for the preparation of print or electronic reading lists, indexes or other guides to library resources that promote reading or the use of library resources at any type of library. Funded projects have ranged from popular, general-reader […]
Show Them Why They Should Support the Library
Thursday, September 6th, 2012Working closely with the research departments of ALA and IMLS, StateStats.org created an infographic: Why support your local library? The infographic illustrates the importance of libraries and can be used to muster legislative support, donations, volunteers, friends, etc. Use the link below to view the the infographic. The instructions at the top of the infographic […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Money Smart Week April 21-28
Wednesday, April 18th, 2012The Rhode Island Library Association wants everyone to be smart about money! During Money Smart Week, April 21-28, 2012, free seminars on a variety of topics will take place at libraries statewide. Topics include: family budgeting, retirement planning, money tips for kids and college students, fraud and identity theft, and more! For a full list […]
ALA's State of America's Libraries
Friday, April 13th, 20122012 State of America’s Libraries, published by ALA, is now available online. The State of America’s Libraries Report documents trends in library usage and details the impact of library budget cuts, technology use, and the various other challenges facing U.S. libraries. Executive Summary and how libraries continue to transform lives. Library key trends and events, […]
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 […]
The Legislative Process and You
Friday, February 24th, 2012The Legislative Process and You: How it Works and How to Make a Difference “Anyone who remembers Schoolhouse Rock’s “How a Bill Becomes a Law” knows that the process is long, arduous and frustrating. That’s the bad news. The good news is that library advocates have opportunities to make a difference at every step of […]
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