August 2010

Information Commons Reduces Energy Consumption

Loyola University's energy-efficient Information Commons looks out on Lake Michi
By Ted Strand

Loyola University’s library in Chicago is setting new standards for environmental friendliness

Posted 08/03/2010 - 07:15 | Comments:  | 

Reaching Undergrads: Recruitment via Internship

A woman shelving books.
By Sara D. Smith

As interns, undergraduate students can cultivate a career in library and information science and technology

Posted 08/10/2010 - 09:50 | Comments:  | 

When Crisis Calls

Closeup of telephone keypad
By Matthew J. Boylan

New York Public Library develops a policy on callers who threaten suicide

Posted 08/12/2010 - 23:00 | Comments:  | 

Early Literacy: A Sustainable Statewide Approach

Boy reading in the dark
By Bonnie McCune

A coalition in Colorado may serve as a template for other regions to establish programs critical to the development of our youngest citizens

Posted 08/17/2010 - 09:50 | Comments:  | 

Dollar General Invests in the American Dream

American flag. Free clip art compliments of ace-clipart.com.
By Leonard Kniffel

Expanding literacy services through libraries helps adults adapt and advance

Posted 08/18/2010 - 08:50 | Comments:  | 

Winning Grants: A Game Plan

Pieces of the grant-seeking puzzle
By Herbert Landau

How to write proposals that work

Posted 08/24/2010 - 09:51 | Comments:  | 

Dynamic Doers

ALA award winners
Posted 08/27/2010 - 09:46 | Comments:  |