library programs

ALA, StoryCorps receive IMLS grant to develop library outreach program

Submitted by Jennifer Dominiak on Tue, 10/23/2012 - 11:44
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CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office, in partnership with StoryCorps, announced today that it received a National Leadership Grant of $249,867, with a matching amount of $109,169, from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

<p> CHICAGO &mdash; The American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office, in partnership with StoryCorps, announced today that&nbsp;it received a National Leadership Grant of $249,867, with a matching amount of $109,169, from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The funds will support the implementation of a national initiative to bring StoryCorps&rsquo; interview methods and recording equipment to libraries as a springboard for programming and&nbsp;collaboration.</p>

ALA, USIP encourage applications for 'Muslim Journeys' and 'Public Education for Peacebuilding Support'

Submitted by Jennifer Dominiak on Mon, 10/15/2012 - 12:49
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Up to $2,000 in matching support available forALA/NEH “Bridging Cultures Bookshelf” programs

<p> The American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity for prospective applicants for the ALA/NEH <a href="http://www.programminglibrarian.org/muslimjourneys">Bridging Cultures Bookshelf: Muslim Journeys</a>program. Applications for the Bridging Cultures Bookshelf <a href="http://apply.ala.org/muslimjourneys/">will be accepted </a><a href="http://apply.ala.org/muslimjourneys/">online</a>through October 25.</p> <p> The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) and the Institute of International Education (IIE) have launched a new public education initiative entitled, &ldquo;U.S. Institute of Peace Public Education for Peacebuilding Support.&rdquo; Through this effort, USIP will support up to 250 organizations including public libraries, community college and academic libraries, enabling them to hold events that promote the understanding of peacebuilding and international conflict resolution. Eligible institutions may apply by November 1 to receive up to $2,000 in matching support for programming. A second round of applications will be accepted by May 1, 2013. For complete information about USIP Public Education for Peacebuilding Support, including the application, please visit <a href="http://www.iie.org/usipsupport" target="_blank">www.iie.org/usipsupport</a>.&nbsp;</p>

Call for submissions: webinar proposals for RUSA’s 2013 online learning offerings

Submitted by Elizabeth Markel on Tue, 09/11/2012 - 13:06
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CHICAGO — E-books, library programming and outreach, reference services, collection marketing and leading a book group are just some of the webinar topics sought by the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) for spring 2013; proposals can be submitted via online form through December 1, 2012.

<p> CHICAGO&mdash; E-books, library programming and outreach, reference services, collection marketing and leading a book group are just some of the webinar topics sought by the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) for spring 2013; proposals can be submitted <a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/rusawebinarproposal1213">via online form through December 1, 2013.</a></p>

ALA Public Programs Office presents new ideas for library programming at Annual Conference

Submitted by Angela Thullen on Mon, 05/14/2012 - 12:15
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CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office will present a diverse offering of programs at the 2012 ALA Annual Conference in Anaheim, open to all attendees who are interested in learning how to make their library a community center for lifelong learning and civic engagement through arts and humanities programs.