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ALS News For Thursday, March 18, 2010
250 Words or Less,
by Paul Santos
Current Posting: Tax Breaks for Parents |
Trendy Topics 2010: Teens and Technology |
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 Alliance Library System and TAP Information Services Announce Trendy Topics 2010: Teens and Technology Alliance members, use the coupon code Metamora to get $20 off registration. more... |
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New Leadership Series Added to WJIL Course Catalog |
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 Now is the time when leadership is most needed in our libraries. If you are interested in developing leadership skills in yourself and in your staff, WebJunction Illinois now provides a series of 8 leadership courses that are free to registered
users of WJIL. Topics covered include motivating employees, communicating vision, building your influence as a leader, leading with emotional intelligence, leading innovation, leading change and creating your own leadership development plan. For more information or to enroll visit the Illinois Course Catalog or BlogJunction
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Grant Opportunity |
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Illinois Mutual’s Year of Caring Program offers grant opportunities for organizations that positively impact the Peoria community. Five $10,000 grants are available for 501(c)(3) nonprofit groups. Applications, including a comprehensive project proposal, must be postmarked by May 1st. Program winners will be announced in July. Complete details can be found at illinoismutual.com. |
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Personal Legacy Workshop |
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Fitzgerald Scholar Winds Up Big Read Peoria Reads Events with Personal Legacy Workshop and Book Talk On Saturday, March 27, at 2:00 p.m., Dr. Kendall Taylor, Fitzgerald scholar and author will present a workshop on writing a personal legacy and on Sunday, March 28 she will talk about her book Sometimes Madness is Wisdom about F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald at Peoria Public Library Lakeview Branch. more... |
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On a + note! |
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Scholarly Writing for the LIS Profession - Link Correction |
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The Graduate School of Library and Information Science, University of Illinois, is pleased to offer the following online, non-credit continuing education course open to anyone interested in the topic. more... |
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Movie Licensing USA Renews ALS Discount |
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Movie Licensing USA has renewed its 10% discount offered to ALS public and school library members. Movie Licensing USA offers an annual Public Performance Site License that covers 95% of the major motion picture studios, as well as an online movie search tool, promo materials, and programming ideas. The offer is valid through December 31, 2010. For more information, click here. |
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Handheld Librarian 3 Online Conference: Call for Program Proposals |
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Alliance Library System and LearningTimes invite librarians, library staff, vendors, graduate students, and developers to submit program proposals related to the topic of mobile library services for the online Handheld Librarian 3 conference to be held July 28-29, 2010. more... |
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Google in Galesburg |
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A number of local entities, including the Galesburg Public Library, are organizing an effort to attract Google to select Galesburg for its “Google Fiber for Communities” project (learn more here: http://www.google.com/appserve/fiberrfi/ ). Google wants to increase the speed of connectivity by 100 times. more... |
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Rebecca Caudill Packet Creation Workshop |
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Sign up now for the Rebecca Caudill Packet Creation Workshop scheduled for Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at the Helen Mathes Library in Effingham. The day will begin at 9:30 a.m. and conclude by 3:00 p.m. more... |
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Let's Talk About It: Picturing America |
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“Let’s Talk About It: Picturing America” brings American experience to life through literature, visual arts more... |
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Diversity Research Grant Program |
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The American Library Association (ALA) Office for Diversity and the Diversity Research Grants Advisory Committee seek proposals for the Diversity Research Grant program. Applicants must be current ALA members and 2010 proposals must address one of three identified topics: more... |
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Attention Public Library Directors |
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 Attention Public Library Directors: Non-Resident Card Report due June 1 more... |
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MLA Webcast |
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MLA Webcast: Now’s the Time- Understanding the Electronic Health Record Maze and Health Sciences Librarians’ Roles more... |
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Going Green Workshop Series |
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As part of the 2010 per capita grant, libraries will be asked to submit a plan that will make the library more environmentally friendly as envisioned by the Green Governments Illinois Act. ALS will be hosting a series of online green workshops designed to help you answer this question. more... |
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