Metrowest News

July 2006



Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Grants

Friday, 28 July 2006 9:43 P GMT-05
SECRETARY SPELLINGS ANNOUNCES $19 MILLION IN LIBRARY GRANTS

FREE PSA FOR LIBRARY CARD SIGNUP MONTH

Thursday, 27 July 2006 12:30 P GMT-05
From: David.L.Gray@state.ma.us Subject: Free radio public service announcements now available for Library Card Sign-up Month Date:

YALSA announces Teen Tech Week Logo contest winner

Thursday, 20 July 2006 4:44 P GMT-05
YALSA announces Teen Tech Week Logo contest winner

New CPLA online courses and candidates approved

Wednesday, 19 July 2006 4:35 P GMT-05
For Immediate Release                     July 18, 2006 Contact: Jenifer Grady ALA-Allied Professional Association 312-280-2424

Audio Award

Friday, 14 July 2006 4:16 P GMT-05
ALSC & YALSA are pleased to announce the Odyssey Award, a new award for the best audiobook produced for children and/or young adults.

Emerging Leaders Sought

Thursday, 13 July 2006 11:11 A GMT-05
Emerging Leaders 2007 will welcome and train 100 new librarians to get a jump-start in leadership. EL’07 kicks off with a day-long session during the 2007 ALA Midwinter Meeting in Seattle. Afterward, it will grow and develop online for six months,

Special Library Suvery Due July 28

Tuesday, 11 July 2006 4:51 P GMT-05
Special Library Suvery Due July 28

Legislative Alert!

Tuesday, 11 July 2006 4:44 P GMT-05
Action is needed immediately to restore this funding because the budget will soon be finalized. Please contact your representatives and senators immediately and ask them to prioritize the MBLC budget.

Kim Charlson named Outstanding Alumna

Friday, 7 July 2006 12:07 P GMT-05
KIM CHARLSON, PERKINS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND (WATERTOWN MA) NAMED OUTSTANDING ALUMNA BY UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SCHOOL OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCES ALUMNI SOCIETY

Metrowest Long Range Planning

Saturday, 1 July 2006 1:44 P GMT-05
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