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Enterprise features story in Library Rally

Thursday, 19 November 2009 1:13 P GMT-05
The Brockton Enterprise has a story about the Don't Close the Books on Libraries Rally held at the State House a couple of weeks ago. "About 200 library staff and trustees from across Massachusetts gathered outside the Statehouse Tuesday, an

Enterprise features story in Library Rally

Thursday, 19 November 2009 1:11 P GMT-05
The Brockton Enterprise has a story about the Don't Close the Books on Libraries Rally held at the State House a couple of weeks ago. "About 200 library staff and trustees from across Massachusetts gathered outside the Statehouse Tuesday, an

Check out the NEW Cambridge Public Library

Wednesday, 4 November 2009 11:56 A GMT-05
The Boston Globe has a nice article and pictures of the new Cambridge Public Library.  "The Cambridge library is one of the best recent pieces of architecture in the Boston area. And it’s one of the best pieces of old architecture, to

Don't Forget! Don't Close the Books on Libraries Rally tomorrow!

Tuesday, 3 November 2009 10:54 A GMT-05
RALLY FOR LIBRARIES!!!  on November 4th at the State House - 11am   Please join library colleagues and supporters for MLA’s rally for libraries!   “Don’t Close the Books on Libraries” will take place

More FY2010 cuts

Thursday, 29 October 2009 1:09 P GMT-05
Maureen Killoran from the MBLC just posted this message to the ALL Regions listserv:"The Governor outlined today at a press conference in Worcester his list of 9C spending cuts to the FY2010 state budget. These are emergency cuts to the FY2010 s

Things Librarians Fancy

Thursday, 22 October 2009 12:11 P GMT-05
The blog 100 Scope Notes features a list of  Things Librarians Fancy. Though the author states he picked up ideas from other sources, his list includes Sensible Lunches in Brown Paper Bags, Cardigans, tote bags, and tiny laptops. Check out the e

We the People Grants Available

Tuesday, 20 October 2009 9:02 A GMT-05
"The National Endowment for the Humanities, in cooperation with the American Library Association’s (ALA) Public Programs Office, is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the seventh We the People Bookshelf projec

Celebrate Family Literacy Month Event at Boston Children's Museum

Friday, 16 October 2009 1:57 P GMT-05
Celebrate Family Literacy Month Event at Boston Children’s Museum on Friday, November 13 between 6:30PM and 8:30PM Secretary of Education Paul Reville and ESE Commissioner Mitchell Chester have agreed to participate and EEC Commiss

Board Makes Difficult Choices

Wednesday, 14 October 2009 2:17 P GMT-05
The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners held a second special budget session Tuesday to decide a course of action in the wake of a close to -17% (reduction) in the FY2011 budget cap that it received from the Executive Office for Administrati

Take a tour of the Bridgeport National Bindery!

Wednesday, 7 October 2009 9:39 A GMT-05
Boston is hosting the ALA Midwinter Meeting in January, 2010, and Bridgeport National Bindery, Inc. would like to extend an invitation to tour our facility located in Western Massachusetts.  We will provide bus transportation from Boston to our

The Biggest Losers-an open letter to parents of Cushing Academy students

Tuesday, 6 October 2009 8:10 A GMT-05
School Library Journal editor responds to the bookless library at Cushing Academy in an open letter. An excerpt:"This model of 21st-century learning is exactly what today’s students need: collaborative work spaces, enough technology to nav

Boston writer finds balance between high tech and low tech reading

Monday, 28 September 2009 7:39 A GMT-05
With the national attention Cushing Academy has gotten about a high tech library (read: no books), even real people, actual book readers, are speaking out. One writer, Cambridge's Alison Lobron, wrote an article for yesterday's Boston Globe M

Funding Opportunity for Libraries that provide family programs

Thursday, 24 September 2009 2:08 P GMT-05
Better World Books, NCFL create national award for libraries NCFL has launched a new funding opportunity to support family literacy in the library setting. Libraries have long been NCFL partners, offering services and access to books free of charge

Banned Books Week, Sept 26-Oct 3, 2009

Monday, 21 September 2009 8:49 A GMT-05
  Celebrate Banned Books Week at your library. And Tango Makes Three, by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell was at the top of ALA's most frequently challanged book list in 2008 (for the third straight year). For more info on Banned Boo

I Love My Librarian Award

Wednesday, 16 September 2009 11:53 A GMT-05
The American Library Association's 2009 I Love My Librarian Award is seeking nominations! From ALA: Librarians in our nation’s 123,000 libraries make a difference in the lives of millions of Americans every day. Now is your chance to t

52 ways to use your Library Card

Thursday, 10 September 2009 1:02 P GMT-05
In celebration of National Library Card Sign Up Month, the MBLC has put together a list of 52 ways to use your Library Card (one for each week of the year!) Check out the list and print it out to promote this important event!

Info for Public Libraries about H1N1

Tuesday, 8 September 2009 7:55 A GMT-05
The Northeast Region has put together some resources for libraries about the H1N1 virus. You can read them here .

Cushing Academy relieves their library of books

Friday, 4 September 2009 8:58 A GMT-05
Cushing Academy in Ashburnham, MA has given its library a new look by taking away all the books, except for some children's and antiquarian titles. While the new additions, like the three flat screen tvs, and the $12,000.00 cappuccino machine (wh

Free copyright tools for educators and librarians

Tuesday, 1 September 2009 10:04 A GMT-05
Be sure to check out the ALA Office of Information Technology Policy’s two new fantastic online copyright compliance tools developed by Michael Brewer.    T he Fair Use Evaluator and The Exceptions for Instructors eTool. (ALA Wash

Nelinet to host Public Library Symposium

Monday, 17 August 2009 12:37 P GMT-05
Public Library Symposium 2009 December 4, 2009 – Old Sturbridge Village Sturbridge, MA Based on the overwhelming success of our first annual Public Library Symposium last December, we are pleased to announce another fascinating line-up of to

Colbert Reports on Library Crime

Friday, 7 August 2009 7:59 A GMT-05
A situation many are facing around the country...what happens when your hometown library is decertified? Are you refused service at other libraries?  The Colbert ReportMon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30cNailed 'Em - Library Crimewww.colbertnation.c

Nominations sought for best libary practices using cutting-edge technology

Monday, 3 August 2009 10:00 A GMT-05
Are you using new technologies at your library?The American Library Association’s (ALA) Office for Information Technology Policy (OITP) is soliciting nominations for best library practices using cutting-edge technology. The America’

Franklin High School turns library into technology center

Thursday, 30 July 2009 8:18 A GMT-05
The Milford Daily News posted an article on Tuesday stating that Franklin High School has turned their library into a technology center. The Assistant Principal and Theater Teacher have plans to rearrange the library collection to "resemble the

ILL Delivery promoted by one of Metrowest's own members!

Tuesday, 28 July 2009 8:19 A GMT-05
Charlotte Canelli, Director of the Morrill Memorial Library in Norwood, has written an article about ILL delivery for the Daily News Transcript. And we all know how many patrons love ILL without actually understanding the process. Charlotte writes a

Book Burning called in West Bend, WI

Thursday, 23 July 2009 7:53 A GMT-05
There's been some news coverage about the book ban called at the West Bend Public Library, but things are heating up. A couple who called for any books that are sexually explicit be pulled from the YA room, and reshelved in the adult section, has

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