[Michlib-l] ALA News for March 27, 2018

[Steven Bowers]

ALA News for March 27, 2018

NEWS FROM THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION


New national study reveals voter perceptions of libraries
The Public Library Association (PLA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), and the ALA Office for Library Advocacy, in partnership with OCLC, has released a report, From Awareness to Funding: Voter Perceptions and Support of Public Libraries in 2018. The research updates OCLC’s seminal 2008 study that explored voter perceptions, use and attitudes toward public libraries, librarians, and library funding.
http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/03/new-national-study-reveals-voter-perceptions-libraries


Public Library Association brings Short Story Dispensers to U.S. public libraries
At the Public Library Association’s (PLA) 2018 conference, PLA announced a new partnership with community publisher Short Edition to promote reading and literary joy through public libraries in four U.S. communities. The joint project also will encourage diverse writers to share their work through Short Edition’s digital content platform while promoting library programs and services for readers and writers of all ages.
http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/03/public-library-association-brings-short-story-dispensers-us-public-libraries


Libraries offer a wealth of personal finance programs during Money Smart Week®, April 21 - 28, 2018
>From April 21-28, 2018, more than 1,000 of our nation’s libraries will be participating in Money Smart Week®. Library events will focus on such diverse financial issues as first-time home buying, obtaining renovation loans, preparing a personal spending plan, the property tax appeal process, evaluating financial aid packages, choosing the proper Medicare plan and the basics of wills and trusts. Libraries are also offering programs that week on options for tax-free savings and charitable tax strategies.
http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/03/libraries-offer-wealth-personal-finance-programs-during-money-smart-week

2018 ALA ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION
Jose Antonio Vargas selected as ALA President's Program speaker
http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/03/jose-antonio-vargas-selected-ala-presidents-program-speaker-2018-ala-annual

AWARDS AND GRANTS


John Cotton Dana Award deadline extended
http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/03/john-cotton-dana-award-deadline-extended


Public Library Association honors eleven individuals and public libraries with awards and grants
http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/03/public-library-association-honors-eleven-individuals-and-public-libraries-awards


State Historical Society of Iowa wins John Sessions Memorial Award
http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/03/state-historical-society-iowa-wins-john-sessions-memorial-award


Mader wins 2018 ACRL/IS Miriam Dudley Instruction Librarian Award
http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/03/mader-wins-2018-acrlis-miriam-dudley-instruction-librarian-award


Anne Mlod, JoAnna Schofield and Lisa Von Drasek receive 2018 Bechtel Fellowships
http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/03/anne-mlod-joanna-schofield-and-lisa-von-drasek-receive-2018-bechtel


Mitchell, Watstein awarded Isadore Gilbert Mudge Award
http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/03/mitchell-watstein-awarded-isadore-gilbert-mudge-award


Toledo Lucas County Public Library awarded for excellence in reference services
http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/03/toledo-lucas-county-public-library-awarded-excellence-reference-services

New Carrollton Library receives 2018 Light the Way Grant
http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/03/new-carrollton-library-receives-2018-light-way-grant

ALA PUBLICATIONS


March issue of Information Technology and Libraries (ITAL)  now available
http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/03/march-2018-ital-issue-published


A decade of studies reviewed in School Library Research volume 21 opening article
http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/03/decade-studies-reviewed-school-library-research-volume-21-opening-article

ONLINE LEARNING


Music Collection Development for Every Librarian
http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/03/new-ecourse-music-collection-development-every-librarian


Collaborating with Teens to Build Better Library Programs
http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/03/new-iteration-collaborating-teens-build-better-library-programs-ecourse


LLAMA webinar: Project Management - Tips, Tools & Tricks for Every Type and Size of Library
http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/03/llama-webinar-project-management-tips-tools-tricks-every-type-and-size-library


How to Deliver Great Library Customer Service
http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/03/new-session-how-deliver-great-library-customer-service


Strategic Planning Made Easy
http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/03/new-workshop-strategic-planning-made-easy




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