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February 2006


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Children's Standards Comment Period Ending

Sunday, 26 February 2006 2:25 P GMT-05
MLA/YSS is eagerly awaiting input from the library community...
Category: youth services
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Rita Gavelis

MBLC Testifies Before Ways & Means

Sunday, 26 February 2006 2:21 P GMT-05
Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioner George Comeau and Director Robert Maier were among those who testified on behalf of libraries yesterday in Franklin, Massachusetts, before a joint hearing of the House and Senate Ways & Means Committees.
Rita Gavelis

L.M. Montgomery Institute Annouces Upcoming Events

Sunday, 26 February 2006 1:26 P GMT-05
L.M. Montgomery Institute announces upcoming events, including a workshop, a course on the life of L.M. Montgomery and a conference hosted by the University of Prince Edward Island - "Storm and Dissonance: L.M. Montgomery and Conflict."
Category: Events, Programs and Workshops Professional Development
Rita Gavelis

Call Your Senators: Patriot Act Vote on Tuesday

Sunday, 26 February 2006 1:23 P GMT-05
The Campaign for Reader Privacy is encouraging you to ask Senators to give full and fair consideration to amendments proposed by Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI) prior to voting on S. 2271, legislation to reauthorize the PATRIOT Act.
Category: Legislative Alert
Rita Gavelis

Unshelved News: Boston Help Wanted

Friday, 24 February 2006 4:27 P GMT-05
Unshelved News: Boston Help Wanted
Rita Gavelis

Simmons College Alumnae Association Seeks Nominees, Board Members

Thursday, 23 February 2006 5:25 P GMT-05
Simmons seeks nominees, board members
Category: Press Release
Rita Gavelis

Noble & Greenough School Presents Teaching with Technology Showcase

Thursday, 23 February 2006 5:13 P GMT-05
Noble and Greenough School Academic Technology Advocates (ATAs) for a one-day workshop April 19 exploring "Teaching With New & Emerging Technologies: Frameworks, Strategies, and Examples" from 9AM-4PM.
Category: Events, Programs and Workshops Professional Development
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Rita Gavelis

Student Achievement, School Libraries Linked

Wednesday, 22 February 2006 4:04 P GMT-05
Keith Curry Lance of the Library Research Service in Denver, Colorado is the author of the study "Powerful Libraries Make Powerful Learners: The Study of Illinois School Libraries."
Rita Gavelis

Compensation Survey Results

Wednesday, 22 February 2006 2:47 P GMT-05
The 2004 Art/Architecture Librarian and Visual Resources Professionals Compensation Survey conducted in December 2004 is finally available as a pdf.
Rita Gavelis

TLA, ALA offer Lawyers for Libraries Training Institute

Wednesday, 22 February 2006 2:27 P GMT-05
TLA & ALA offer Lawyers for Libraries Training Tnstitute in Houston TX on 4/25/06
Category: Professional Development
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Legislative Breakfast Reminder

Tuesday, 21 February 2006 10:58 P GMT-05
The registration Deadline for the 4th Annual Legislative Breakfast is this Friday, February 24!
Category: Legislative Alert Events, Programs and Workshops
Rita Gavelis

PowerSearch Webinars

Tuesday, 21 February 2006 10:43 P GMT-05
Thomson Gale is offering a new set of online seminars called "PowerSearch Fridays." At these seminars, held every Friday, they will be demonstrating Thomson Gale's new platform -- Thomson Gale PowerSearch
Category: Events, Programs and Workshops Professional Development
Rita Gavelis

Link of the Week Mid-Continent Public Library

Tuesday, 21 February 2006 10:39 P GMT-05
Access at http://www.mcpl.lib.mo.us/readers/series/juv/
Category: Link of the Week
Rita Gavelis

ALA-APA Announcements

Tuesday, 21 February 2006 9:58 P GMT-05
paralibrarian salary survey available, donations sought, National Library Worker Day announced
Category: Press Release
Rita Gavelis

Barron Prize

Tuesday, 21 February 2006 9:53 P GMT-05
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, founded by young adult author T.A. Barron, seeks nominations for its 2006 awards
Category: Events, Programs and Workshops
Rita Gavelis

Womans Day Initiative

Tuesday, 21 February 2006 9:50 P GMT-05
New Womans Day initiative asks readers to share stories on how the library has changed their life; Womans Day magazine wants to learn how the library has changed lives.
Category: Press Release
Rita Gavelis

Grant: Starbucks Foundation

Monday, 20 February 2006 9:04 A GMT-05
Starbucks Foundation Grants fund programs that integrate literacy with personal and civic action in the communities where they live. Maximum Award: $5,000.
Category: Grant Opportunity youth services
Rita Gavelis

ALAWON vol 15 no 15

Friday, 10 February 2006 10:03 P GMT-05
ALA opposes the proposed Patriot Act compromise...
Category: Legislative Alert
Rita Gavelis

Grant: Imporiving Literacy Through School Libraries

Friday, 10 February 2006 9:33 P GMT-05
Please share with colleagues and post on state and regional lists:   Here is the link to the announcement in the Federal Register for the 2006 Improving Literacy Through School Libraries grant.  <http://edocket.access.g
Category: Grant Opportunity youth services
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MLA OFFERS DISCOUNTED CELTICS TICKETS TO MEMBERS, FRIENDS

Thursday, 9 February 2006 5:00 P GMT-05
Don't miss Paul Pierce and the rest of the Green as they take on Jermaine O'Neal and the Indiana Pacers at the TD Banknorth Garden followed by a special post-game concert with Chris Brown!
Category: Events, Programs and Workshops
Rita Gavelis

CITI ANNOUNCES WINGSPREAD II

Thursday, 9 February 2006 4:18 P GMT-05
Mark your calendars for the CITI sponsored Wingspread II event on March 1 and 2, 2006. The main question: How do we form the collaborations and partnerships needed so we can work together to create an IT Fluent Massachusetts?
Category: Workshop & Conference Notes Events, Programs and Workshops Professional Development
Rita Gavelis

BIBLIOTEMPS MOVES WEST

Thursday, 9 February 2006 4:04 P GMT-05
February 9, 2006Press ReleaseFor Immediate UseContact: Carolyn Noah, Administrator, Central MA Regional Library Systemtel: 508-757-4110; email: cnoah AT cmrls DOT orgBiblioTemps Moves WestBiblioTemps is pleased to announce its first placement outside
Category: Press Release
Rita Gavelis

WORKER INJURED WHEN CAR DRIVEN INTO OH LIBRARY

Wednesday, 8 February 2006 5:25 P GMT-05
WORKER INJURED WHEN CAR DRIVEN INTO LIBRARY One of 3 teens suspected had been booted for week
Rita Gavelis

EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP SEEKS SUBMSSIONS

Wednesday, 8 February 2006 2:45 P GMT-05
Educational Leadership has announced the themes for the next year's journal. I encourage you to carefully consider submitting an article for publication in one or more of the issues.
Category: Professional Development
Rita Gavelis

LEGISLATIVE ALERT - CALL TO SAY THANKS!

Wednesday, 8 February 2006 1:37 P GMT-05
Given the budget difficulties, members are urged to contact the White House to thank the Administration for its continued support and commitment to our nation's libraries. Call 202-456-1111 or e-mail comments@whitehouse.gov
Category: Legislative Alert
Rita Gavelis

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