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May 2005

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: NATIONAL RESEARCH STUDY ON ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT INFORMATION AND SERVICES IN PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Tuesday, 31 May 2005 11:36 A GMT-05

Request for Proposals for a National Study on User Satisfaction with Access to Government Information and Services at Public Libraries and Public Access Computing CentersWASHINGTON, D.C. - The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is seekin

Category: Press Release

PUBLIC HEARING FOR LIBRARY RELATED LEGISLATION ON WED JUNE 1

Tuesday, 31 May 2005 9:38 A GMT-05

A public hearing on seven new or re-filed legislative bills will be held next Wednesday, June 1, 2005 at the Boston Public Library. The committee hearing these bills is the House & Senate Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts & Cultural Developm

Category: Legislative Alert

RON MCLARTY TO SPEAK AT NELA CONFERENCE

Friday, 27 May 2005 7:28 A GMT-05

Come hear Ron McLarty, author of the bestselling book, The Memory of Running, at the New England Library Association annual conference on Tuesday, October 18 2006 at 10:30 AM.Two years ago, Stephen King called this title "the best novel you can'

Category: Events, Programs and Workshops

LINK OF THE WEEK: MBLC TO MOVE

Thursday, 26 May 2005 11:01 A GMT-05

Information concerning the upcoming move of the headquarters for the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners is now up on our Web site. We will update it on a regular basis and the move takes place. Hopefully this will answer whatever

Category: Link of the Week

ORCA BOOK ASSISTS WITH YALSA MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

Thursday, 26 May 2005 10:41 A GMT-05

The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), is looking for new regular members who want to 'Get Real! @ your library.' Join YALSA between now and September 15 to receive new titles from

Category: Press Release

FILM LITERACY CONTENT INSTITUTE

Wednesday, 25 May 2005 5:26 P GMT-05

Walden Media and the MA Department of Education are offering a film literacy content institute this summer. Walden Media is a major movie studio focused on turning great children's books into great children's films. They are the people who have mad

Category: Events, Programs and Workshops

T.I.P.S. TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION AND PLANNING SEMINAR REMINDER

Wednesday, 25 May 2005 5:22 P GMT-05

The New England Library Association (NELA) Information Technology Section is proud to present T.I.P.S.: Technology Implementation & Planning Seminar on Thursday, June 9, 2005 at the Hogan Center, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA from 10

Category: Events, Programs and Workshops

ANNUAL SWAP & SHOP: THE PR MAKEOVER

Tuesday, 24 May 2005 4:33 P GMT-05

You've heard of makeovers for people, houses and weddings? Now there is a makeover opportunity for your library's PR materials!LAMA's PRMS Swap & Shop committee is introducing a new event to its annual swap & shop - the PR makeover!How does

Category: Press Release

MSLMA SEEKS CONFERENCE VOLUNTEERS

Tuesday, 24 May 2005 3:15 P GMT-05

The 2005 Conference Committee has been working hard at planning a fabulous program for this coming October, but now it is time to focus on some of the "details" that round out the weekend. Extra hands, brains, and heart is needed to do th

PUBLIC LIBRARY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY REPORT NOW AVAILABLE

Tuesday, 24 May 2005 10:54 A GMT-05

This special report is based on exhaustive interviews with information technology directors and other critical staff involved in IT decision-making from the Princeton Public Library, Minneapolis Public Library, Evansville Public Library, Santa Monica

Category: Press Release

BOOKMARK CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Monday, 23 May 2005 11:59 P GMT-05

The 2005 Bookmark Winners from all schools are now posted on the MSLMA website at:http://www.mslma.org/schoollibrarymonth/05/bookmarks/winners05.html. Congratulations to all whose bookmarks are posted! The bookmarks celebrate school libraries with

Category: Press Release

2005 STATEWIDE SUMMER READING PROGRAM KICKOFF EVENTS

Monday, 23 May 2005 11:59 P GMT-05

Monday, June 20, 6 PMConnolly Branch of the Boston Public Library, 433 Centre Street, Jamaica PlainThis event will feature a bilingual story time and then a Caribbean/Latin American concert with Willie Sordillo and friends. Univision 27/WUNI-Boston w

Category: Events, Programs and Workshops Press Release

SCHOLASTIC TO GIVE AWAY BOOKS TO YALSA MEMBERS THAT REGISTER FOR TEEN READ WEEK

Thursday, 19 May 2005 4:45 P GMT-05

For the seventh year, Scholastic, Inc. will donate two new books to librarians who are members of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), and who are planning to celebrat

Category: Press Release

LEGISLATIVE ALERT: FEDERAL MANDATES OF SCHOOL LIBRARY PURCHASES PROPOSED

Thursday, 19 May 2005 3:33 P GMT-05

HR 2295: the Parental Empowerment Act of 2005 was introduced last week by Rep. Walter Jones (R-NC). This bill would require local committees to be established to review and recommend/select books and other reading materials for SCHOOL libraries - as

Category: Legislative Alert

LINK OF THE WEEK: EPODUNK

Wednesday, 18 May 2005 11:59 P GMT-05

EPodunk, a website dedicated to providing information about places in America, has a posted a visual representation of underfunded libraries (library receives less than $15 per citizen). Check it out at: http://www.epodunk.com/top10/libraries/index.

Category: Link of the Week

CE OPPORTUNITY: LITERACY ALIVE

Wednesday, 18 May 2005 3:37 P GMT-05

Literacy Alive: In With and Through the Arts, a summer institute presented through the collaboration of Young Audiences of Massachusetts, Lesley University and MASCD will be held July 12-13 at the Porter Exchange Building, 1815 Massachusetts Av

Category: Events, Programs and Workshops

FEEDBACK SOUGHT FOR THE CAMPAIGN FOR AMERICA'S LIBRARIES

Wednesday, 18 May 2005 3:23 P GMT-05

from ALA President Carol Brey-CasianoDear Colleague: On behalf of the ALA Executive Board and the ALA Public Awareness Committee, I would like to invite you to participate in an open hearing on The Campaign for America’s Libraries durin

Category: Press Release

@ YOUR LIBRARY SUCCESS STORIES SOUGHT

Wednesday, 18 May 2005 12:29 P GMT-05

The ALA Public Information Office is seeking information as to how the @ your library campaign has helped your school, public or academic library in getting funding and/or legislation in support of your library passed. This might include using

REGISTRATION DEADLINE APPROACHING! BOOK EXPO (June 2-5th) SPONSORS FREE BUS TO NEW YORK CITY

Wednesday, 18 May 2005 12:28 P GMT-05

MLA has negotiated DISCOUNTED RATES with Book Expo America, the largest book publishing event in the US. Along with discounted rates, BookExpo will provide free, one-day bus transportation to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City on Ju

Category: Events, Programs and Workshops

MBLC KEY ISSUES FORUMS

Wednesday, 18 May 2005 12:27 P GMT-05

Please make note of the dates below to participate in the initial phases of the new strategic planning process for the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. These forums are open to all, so please spread the word and participate if possible!

Category: Events, Programs and Workshops

MA SENATE RELEASES FY06 BUDGET

Wednesday, 18 May 2005 11:53 A GMT-05

TO: Library CommunityFROM: Maureen Killoran, Head of the Public Library Advisory UnitDate: May 17, 2005The Massachusetts Senate Ways and Means Committee released its version of the FY06 state budget on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at the State House. Ame

Category: Legislative Alert

MLA NOTES: WALK THE WALK, TALK THE TALK: ADVOCACY 101 TUESDAY MAY 10

Wednesday, 18 May 2005 10:52 A GMT-05

This library advocacy program focused on the basics of lobbying: communicating to a decision maker to help him or her make a decision, or, the art of pushing opinions. Everyone who works in a library is an advocate; your personality and degree of hel

Category: Workshop & Conference Notes

MLA NOTES: YSS MEETING AND ANNUAL BREAKFAST, TUESDAY MAY 10

Monday, 16 May 2005 11:59 P GMT-05

YSS Chair Mary Puelo welcomed the attendees, thanked the generous sponsors of the breakfast, and recapped the year's work, including a great stand-alone program with Jack Gantos in March and a lineup of conference programs to begin following breakfas

Category: Workshop & Conference Notes

MLA NOTES: EVOLVING WEB, EVOLVING LIBRARIAN, TUESDAY MAY 10

Monday, 16 May 2005 11:59 P GMT-05

Amy Benson of Nelinet showcased trends in technology and how to implement new technologies into library services. Personalization/customization, ability to access content from anywhere, and a desire for self-expression have led to websites evolving t

Category: Workshop & Conference Notes

MLA NOTES: STORIES IN SCIENCE, TUESDAY MAY 10

Monday, 16 May 2005 11:59 P GMT-05

After the Youth Service Section Breakfast and Annual Meeting on Tuesday, I attended Stories in Science. Presenters Steve Lechner, science educator and consultant of The Science Works and Sharon Shaloo, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Center f

Category: Workshop & Conference Notes