Inside ALA

Feb 03: Mann wins 2012 ACRL/IS Miriam Dudley Instruction Librarian Award 

Feb 03: Using free tools for technology-based public library programming for children and teens 

Feb 03: Eaton named 2012 Marta Lange/CQ Press Award winner 

Feb 03: ALCTS seeks journal editor 

Feb 03: Walter named 2012 ACRL/EBSS Distinguished Librarian 

Feb 02: Free webinar: How to prepare a portfolio for the Library Support Staff Certification Program (LSSC) 

Feb 01: COA announces accreditation actions 

CHICAGO — The Committee on Accreditation (COA) of the American Library Association (ALA) announces accreditation actions taken at the 2012 ALA Midwinter Meeting in Dallas.

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Jan 31: ALA applauds announcement of FNPRM on digital literacy training in libraries 

Jan 31: ALA Youth Media Awards winners post reaction videos to award’s YouTube channel 

Jan 31: ALA resolution on publishers and practices that discriminate against library users 

DALLAS - In a resolution adopted by the Council of the American Library Association (ALA), it has been resolved that the ALA:

1. Opposes any discriminatory policies of publishers and...

Jan 31: ALA resolution opposing restriction to materials and open inquiry in Arizona ethnic and cultural studies programs 

DALLAS - The Council of the American Library Association has adopted a resolution that:

1. Condemns the suppression of open inquiry and free expression caused by closure of ethnic and cultural studies programs on the basis of partisan or...

Jan 31: Applications for the ALA President’s Award for Advocacy, sponsored by ALTAFF, due March 15 

PHILADELPHIA - Applications for the American Library Association (ALA) President’s Award for Advocacy, sponsored by the Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations (ALTAFF), a division...

Jan 31: Still time to share your National Library Week promotional idea 

CHICAGO –How do you plan on promoting your library this National Library Week? Share your ideas and you could win a set of National Library Week themed promotional materials.

Jan 31: Easily integrate technology into your library with YALSA’s winter online course 

Jan 31: Power up your teen programs with YALSA’s winter online course 

CHICAGO - Learn new ways to bring more teens into the school and public library in Power Programming, YALSA’s popular online course, which offers up-to-date ideas for programming, from simple, self-running contests...