One in a series of introductory screencasts created by the ALA Emerging Leaders Group I FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://connect.ala.org If you’re part of any of the thousand member groups in ALA Connect, you are probably juggling time commitments from committees, events, or other association work. While ALA Connect can’t help you organize your personal life, … Continue reading Manage Your ALA Commitments
One in a series of introductory screencasts created by the ALA Emerging Leaders Group I FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://connect.ala.org Using ALA Connect, ALA members can create a personalized network with colleagues, friends, classmates, and others around interests, issues, events, and more. Each ALA member has an ALA Connect profile, always accessible from the left sidebar. … Continue reading Profiles and Networks: Finding People on ALA Connect
One in a series of introductory screencasts created by the ALA Emerging Leaders Group I FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://connect.ala.org ALA recognizes that many of its members are well-versed in online social media tools. Connect isn’t intended to be a replacement for your favorite social media network, but it makes it easy to share information with … Continue reading Using ALA Connect with Your Existing Social Media Tools
One in a series of introductory screencasts created by the ALA Emerging Leaders Group I FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://connect.ala.org So say you’re a dog-loving librarian who likes to knit and watch Lost, and you’re looking for other librarians who share your interests. But how do you find them? Sure, you could try using your expert … Continue reading Dog Loving Librarians Who Knit and Watch Lost: Creating Communities in ALA Connect
Promotional video for ALA Connect produced by the ALA Emerging Leaders Group I.FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://connect.ala.org
Melina Marchetta, author of the Printz Award-winning “Jellicoe Road,” delivers a speech at the 2009 Michael L. Printz Awards, July 13, in Chicago.
Terry Pratchett, author of the Honor Book “Nation,” delivers a speech at the 2009 Michael L. Printz Awards, July 13, in Chicago.
Margo Lanagan, author of the Honor Book “Tender Morsels,” delivers a speech at the 2009 Michael L. Printz Awards, July 13, in Chicago.
E. Lockhart, author of the Honor Book “The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks,” delivers a speech at the 2009 Michael L. Printz Awards, July 13, in Chicago.
M. T. Anderson, author of the Honor Book “The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves,” delivers a speech at the 2009 Michael L. Printz Awards, July 13, in Chicago.
Those who wondered why the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions would meet in Italy in the heat of August got their answer last night, August 25, when the city of Milan opened its treasures to IFLA. At a time of year when half the city has left for vacation, it felt as if … Continue reading Milan Stays Open Till Midnight for IFLA Cultural Evening
The General Assembly of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions met August 26 during the IFLA World Library and Information Congress in Milan, Italy. Formerly known as the Council, the General Assembly has been re-engineered to reflect a swifter, streamlined IFLA, with an emphasis on the core activities and priorities of its active … Continue reading IFLA Assembly Learns Streamlining Works, Finances Stable
