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Start Planning for your National Library Workers Day celebrations!

Posted: Feb. 16, 2010.

Celebrate National Library Workers Day! It’s fun! It’s the day for students, library staff, users, administrators and Friends groups to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers. You’ve probably planned parties and events to celebrate those who visit, contribute to, and create materials for the library… but what about you? Staff are one of the most valuable resources in a library and many of you have probably already worked in libraries or have a good idea of the challenge that it is.

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NMRT Student Chapter of the Year Award: Deadline Feb. 26

Posted: Feb. 16, 2010.

Has your chapter had an outstanding year? Has membership in your chapter increased? Did your chapter develop and provide opportunities for members to participate in interesting and rewarding activities? Has your chapter received any awards? Do you have outstanding officers or members who should be recognized nationally? Tell us all about it!

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Volunteer to Help Libraries Build Communities in Washington, D.C.

Posted: Feb. 11, 2010.

ALA is planning another Libraries Build Communities Day, in Washington, D.C., for Friday, June 25, at the 2010 ALA Annual Conference. We hope you will volunteer! The Libraries Build Communities project began in New Orleans during the 2006 American Library Association Annual Conference, when ALA volunteers helped with projects related to the damage inflicted by Hurricane Katrina.

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Some Things to Do and People to See at the 2010 ALA Annual Conference!

Posted: Feb. 9, 2010.

Don't miss any of these wonderful programs and other events at the 2010 ALA Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., June 24–29.

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Prove Libraries Are Valuable with Library Snapshot Days!

Posted: Feb. 5, 2010.

We all know that libraries are busier than ever, providing incredible service in these challenging economic times. What if libraries went away, even for a day? What would the impact be on our state and the people we serve? What would happen if there were no libraries?

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Raising Funds for Haiti and Other Relief Efforts

Posted: Feb. 3, 2010.

Student Chapters planning to raise funds for Haiti should be able to account for all funds and raise money for groups that are nationally and internationally well known, such as Doctors without Borders, Red Cross, UNICEF, etc. Another group to raise funds for would be ALA's Haiti Library Relief Fund. But whethe

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Donate to the ALA Haiti Library Relief Fund

Posted: Jan. 27, 2010.

The American Library Association (ALA), acting on a resolution adopted by its Council on Jan. 19 during the ALA’s Midwinter Meeting, has created the “Haiti Library Relief Fund” to collect monetary donations to help rebuild libraries and archives that were destroyed or damaged during the devastating earthquake on Jan. 12. Donations can be made by credit card or check. “ALA has always been receptive to helping after a natural disaster. This fund provides the avenue for our members to do that.

Register Now to Attend Library Advocacy Day!

Posted: Jan. 26, 2010.

On June 29, 2010, at 11 a.m., library advocates from all 50 states and Washington, D.C., will meet at Upper Senate Park on the U.S. Capitol grounds to participate in Library Advocacy Day (LAD). Register now to attend! LAD will feature guest speakers, photo ops, and a chance to cheer on libraries!

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