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Summer Institute at the National Archives, Northeast Region-Boston

Tuesday, 26 June 2007 3:15 P GMT-05
forwarded by Priscilla Foley, Regional Archives DirectorWe still have openings in our Summer Institute where teachers, educators, and school media specialists are able to receive PDP points for participation. Please forward this information to any in

Association of Jewish Libraries

Wednesday, 10 May 2006 5:05 P GMT-05
The Association of Jewish Libraries will hold its 41st annual convention, June 18-21, at the Hyatt Regency in Cambridge.

MLA Annual Meeting

Thursday, 30 March 2006 12:00 P GMT-05
Events include business meeting, deli lunch and Xtreme Customer Service Program; details follow.

NETSL Conference

Tuesday, 21 March 2006 3:12 P GMT-05
The New England Technical Services Librarians Board (NETSL) is still accepting registration forms for the 2006 Spring Conference to be held Thursday, April 6th, at the Hogan Campus Center, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA

Upcoming CE Classes

Monday, 20 March 2006 6:34 P GMT-05
UPCOMING CE WORKSHOPS Space is still available in the following March classes - Register online at http://www.mmrls.org/marform.html Monday 3/27 Blogging Demo/Lecture 2:00-300 PM OR 3:00-400 PM Please register for ONE of two sessions. One in fi

Simmons GSLIS offers CE workshops

Saturday, 18 March 2006 1:00 P GMT-05
Simmons College GSLISCE offers spring & summer workshops

Schools, libraries, and community technology centers go to the Youth Digital Arts Cyberschool

Wednesday, 8 March 2006 8:25 P GMT-05
Schools, libraries, and community technology centers go to the Youth Digital Arts Cyberschool

YA MASS Presents Performer Showcase in April

Wednesday, 8 March 2006 6:21 P GMT-05
Young Audiences will be holding their Spring Showcase 2006 at the Andrews Middle School in Medford on Tuesday, April 11th from 9am-1:00pm.

Letters About Literature

Wednesday, 8 March 2006 6:16 P GMT-05
Letters About Literature

Boston Athenuem Tour for SIG students

Wednesday, 8 March 2006 6:12 P GMT-05
Please join us for a tour of the Boston Athenaeum's Children's Library on Thursday, March 30 at 3:30 p.m.

Lifelong Access Institute

Wednesday, 8 March 2006 5:51 P GMT-05
Lifelong Access Institute

Link of the Week: MLA Auction

Friday, 3 March 2006 11:45 A GMT-05
Access the MLA Online Auction at http://masslib.cmarket.com to bid on private sculling lessons, 20 hours of temporary paraprofessional help from BiblioTemps, gift baskets, craft items, trips and much more!

Borders Books & Music to offer Educator Savings Days, March 23-28

Thursday, 2 March 2006 6:13 P GMT-05
BORDERS TO OFFER DISCOUNT TO MLA MEMBERS Diane Klaiber, Executive Manager, Massachusetts Library Association MLA Members, In the past, Borders have included MLA members in their educator savings days and will continue to do so. Please note t

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."

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.

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!

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

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

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!

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?

LINK OF THE WEEK: YOUNG AUDIENCES

Wednesday, 8 February 2006 12:49 P GMT-05
Access at http://www.yamass.org. Young Audiences will be holding their Spring Showcase 2006 at the Andrews Middle School in Medford on Tuesday, April 11th from 9am-1:00pm.

CALL FOR PROPOSALS: THE FOURTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE BOOK

Thursday, 2 February 2006 5:05 P GMT-05
The Fourth International Conference on the Book will address a range of critically important themes relating to the book - including the past, present and future of publishing, libraries, literacy and learning in the information society.

SIMMONS GSLIS ANNOUNCES CE, ALUMNI EVENT CALENDAR

Thursday, 2 February 2006 4:51 P GMT-05
Simmons GSLIS announces Feb CE/Alumni event calendar

CMRLS/WMRLS BUS TO PLA

Thursday, 2 February 2006 4:36 P GMT-05
BOOK THE CMRLS/WMRLS BUS TO PLA!Good news!  There are still spaces available on the CMRLS/WMRLS Bus to the Public Library Association Conference at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston MA on March 23 and 24. More good news - In addition to te

SONG SWAP AT RIVIER COLLEGE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER IN NASHUA NH

Tuesday, 17 January 2006 6:24 P GMT-05
Here's a chance to shake your sillies out and learn lots of fresh new musical material for free! You are cordially invited to attend a Song Swap in Nashua, NH, at Rivier College's Early Childhood Center on Saturday, February 25, 10am-12 noon