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Blog entry: LITA Forum - Limited number of Student Rate Registrations Available

LITA is offering a special student registration rate to the 2010 LITA National Forum to a limited number of graduate students enrolled in ALA accredited...

Posted August 31, 2010 | Comments:  | Read More

Departments: New from ALA: September 2010

Cover of Intellectual Freedom Manual
Mary Ellen Quinn

Intellectual freedom is one of our bedrock values, and as the intellectual freedom issues and challenges libraries face are always evolving, so must the profession’s response. The eighth edition of the Intellectual Freedom Manual...

Posted August 30, 2010 | Comments:  | Read More

Departments: The Competition Intensifies

Leonard Kniffel

Have you noticed that we seem to have entered an era of heightened competitiveness? Lots of wagon-circling and turf-protecting. Libraryland as one big happy family aside, shrinking funds are bringing out the tiger in us.

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Posted August 30, 2010 | Comments:  | Read More

PIO News Release: AASL lauds six programs: Programs align with association’s values, mission

CHICAGO – The Affiliate Assembly of the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) formally commended the following programs based on their support of the profession and their...

Posted August 27, 2010 | Comments:  | Read More

Feature: Dynamic Doers

ALA award winners

Welcome to a showcase of the dynamic doers—a snapshot of those who have dedicated themselves to the profession, who have gone above and beyond, and whose contributions have been so significant and so varied. These individuals and...

Posted August 27, 2010 | Comments:  | Read More

PIO News Release: Sign up for the smartest card of all – a library card

Smartest Card, Get it. Use it. Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month in September

September is Library Card Sign-up Month

CHICAGO - Academic success has never been more affordable – in fact it’s free. Parents can help open the door to lifelong learning for their...

Posted August 26, 2010 | Comments:  | Read More

PIO News Release: Librarian salaries jump 3 percent in 2010

Survey reports mean librarian salary $60,734, median $55,883 in 2010

CHICAGO – In the midst of tough economic times, job shortages and cutbacks, a report shows increases in library...

Posted August 26, 2010 | Comments:  | Read More

PIO News Release: Applications open for John Cotton Dana Award

John Cotton Dana Award logo

CHICAGO - Entries for the 64th John Cotton Dana Library Public Relations Award are being accepted now through Dec. 4 by the Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA...

Posted August 24, 2010 | Comments:  | Read More