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Midwinter Friday: Forum on Library Education
January 23, 2009
Midwinter Friday: Orientation
January 23, 2009
More Midwinter Miscellany
January 22, 2009
Midwinter Miscellany
January 22, 2009
An Intellectual Resource Essential to Economic Recovery
January 16, 2009

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ALA’s Tools to Help Libraries in a Bad Economy
ALA Executive Director Keith Michael Fiels discusses the economy, its effect on libraries, and what ALA offers to help libraries survive in tough times. This video also serves as an introduction to a special issue of AL Direct to be sent January 20 on the economy. To subscribe to AL Direct, visit www.ala.org/ala/alonline/aldirect/aldirect.cfm. More ALA videos available at alfocus.ala.org.
January 13, 2009
Midwinter Event Planner Blues
January 12, 2009
Midwinter Dining Guide
January 8, 2009
Library Design Showcase Online Submission Now Available
January 6, 2009
A Year-End Message from Vartan Gregorian
December 22, 2008
I Love My Librarian Award Ceremony Video
December 22, 2008
I Love My Librarian Award Ceremony
Ten winners of the inaugural Carnegie Corporation of New York/New York Times I Love My Librarian Award were recognized at a ceremony hosted by the New York Times December 9. The award, administered by the ALA's Public Information Office and the Campaign for America's Libraries, recognizes public, school, and college librarians for service to their communities, schools, and campuses.The winners are:Linda Allen, Libraries Director, Pasco County Library System, Hudson, FloridaJean Amaral, Reference Librarian, Antioch University New England, Keene, New Hampshire
December 22, 2008

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The Humane Society of the United States has donated its historical archives to the North Carolina State University Libraries Special Collections Research Center. The materials, which include a broad range of original correspondence, photographs, reports, publications, and ephemera, all relate to the society’s history since its founding in 1954 and that of its various affiliates, including the Fund for Animals, the Doris Day Animal League, the National Association for the Advancement of Humane and Environmental Education, Humane Society International, Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association, and the Center for the Respect of Life and Environment.
NC State University Libraries, Feb. 24
13m

Tennessee lawmakers have proposed a library censorship legislation nearly identical to a bill proposed last month in Missouri. In light of this, the National Coalition Against Censorship reiterates its original statement from January calling on the legislature to reject the proposed bill. The ALA, Tennessee Library Association, and PEN America have also issued statements. NCAC supports the ongoing work of ALA, an NCAC partner, in fighting to prevent this legislation from progressing. It will continue to monitor and prepare for further copycat bills, should they appear in other states.
National Coalition Against Censorship, Feb. 25
20m

Katherine J. Wu writes: “For the first time in its 174-year history, the Smithsonian Institution has released 2.8 million high-resolution images from across its collections onto an open access online platform for patrons to peruse and download free of charge. Featuring data and material from all 19 Smithsonian museums, nine research centers, libraries, archives, and the National Zoo, the new digital depot encourages the public to not just view its contents, but use, reuse, and transform them into just about anything they choose. Throughout the rest of 2020, the Smithsonian will be rolling out another 200,000 or so images.”
Smithsonian Magazine, Feb. 25
36m
OCLC and PLA have released Call to Action: Public Libraries and the Opioid Crisis, a report that offers tested strategies to consider as libraries determine local responses to the nationwide public health emergency. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 130 people die every day from an opioid overdose. As trusted local institutions, public libraries connect community members to credible, accurate information and services that can help support needs around substance use disorder. The OCLC-led project was supported by a $249,714 IMLS National Leadership Grant.
PLA, Feb. 26
41m
United for Libraries is hosting a live webinar for members, “National Library Legislative Day: How Trustees, Friends, and Foundations Can Get Involved,” on March 11. Emily Wagner, deputy director of advocacy communications for the ALA Public Policy and Advocacy Office, will discuss what we can we expect in 2020 for library policy and funding. Deborah Doyle, chair of the United for Libraries Legislative Committee, will give tips for advocates and share her experiences meeting with legislators. The live session and its recording are free for United for Libraries members.
United for Libraries, Feb. 25
49m
ALSC has selected its 2020 list of Notable Children’s Books. This list of titles published in the previous year includes fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and picture books of special interest, quality, creativity, and value to children 14 years of age and younger. For an annotated 2020 list and past Notable Children’s Books lists, visit the ALSC website.
ALSC, Feb. 25
56m
Make your library building become a more exciting, interesting, experiential space where people are engaged and want to spend time with Elisabeth Doucett’s new book 100+ Ideas to Inspire Smart Spaces and Creative Places, published by ALA Editions. More time spent in the library increases the library’s value and relevance to its users—and the more intriguing the space is, the more it helps draw in new patrons. Ideas include: using “biophilic design” to bring nature into your library, transforming static spaces into “Instagram bait,” putting art installations in bathrooms, and turning underutilized spaces into welcoming “chill zones.”
ALA Editions, Feb. 25

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