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 Becky Houghton, Library Services Director, is retiring after over 30 years of service to ICC. more...
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The FY2009 School District Library Grant Program (commonly referred to as the School Library Per Capita Grant) application is now available. more...
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PEKIN - Preliminary expansion and renovation plans at the Pekin Public Library were approved
Tuesday by the library’s Board of Trustees, which still has to get the $9.6 million project funded by the City Council. Click here to read the full article.
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Time is running out to take advantage of the group purchase for Wilson Select Plus. On September 15, access will be turned off for those libraries that choose not to participate in the group purchase. more...
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Wrestling with Banned Books
Thursday, September 04, 2008
- KATIE ANDERSON - Journal-Courier
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AUGUST 27, BEARDSTOWN — The Beardstown School Board meeting became a debate about morality, free speech and the responsibilities of public school libraries at Wednesday night’s meeting. more...
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The Alliance Library System is pleased to announce that ALS has received two Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grants from the Illinois State Library for digital imaging projects. The projects will begin on October 1, 2008 and run through June 30, 2009. more...
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 Find continuing education, training, and other events for library staff quickly and easily with the new Library Learning (L2) calendar. You can find and register for events at Alliance Library System, other Illinois library systems, and the Illinois State Library all from one convenient website at http://www.librarylearning.info. more...
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The BIG Read
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
- Lori Bell
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Ray Bradbury’s classic science fiction novel, Fahrenheit 451, has been selected for "The Big Read," a campaign involving the Illinois State Library, Alliance Library System, west central Illinois libraries, schools and other community organizations. Read more here.
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NoveList and NoveList K-8 is an online readers’ advisory service that helps librarians and readers find fiction books based on books they have read or topics in which they are interested. more...
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 Group Purchase Special Offer on Plantronics Audio 625 USB Stereo Headset - Electrify your audio experience with rich, resonant stereo. The .Audio 625 USB brings acoustically accurate comfort to talking, gaming, video conferencing, and unbridled tune jamming. more...
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 This meeting will be a workshop focusing on Camtasia Studio, which is a suite of applications focusing on recording, editing, and sharing screen video content (including audio). more...
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An Irishwoman’s Tale
Friday, August 29, 2008
- Towanda District Library
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Towanda, IL : Normal native, Patti Lacy, debuts her "debut novel", An Irishwoman’s Tale, with a book signing at Towanda District Library from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 9th. more...
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CPR/AED Training
Thursday, August 28, 2008
- Morgan Morsch
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 Are you currently CPR/AED (cardiopulmonary resuscitation/automated external defibrillator) Certified? No? Then join us on September 17, 2008 from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm at Alliance Library System. more...
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 Do you have an extraordinary staff member? Board trustee? Volunteer? Would you like to honor them? If so, please take a moment to look over the categories of the ALS Annual Awards, pick the one that is right for them and fill out a nomination form. It’s easy and the recipient will definitely appreciate your efforts! Be sure to check out our new award this year titled “MITBC’s Best Friend Award.”
Nomination Deadline - September 23, 4 pm more...
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 Virtual Worlds, Real Libraries
Librarians and Educators in Second Life and
Other Multi-User Virtual Environments
Edited by Lori Bell and Rhonda B. Trueman
Foreword by Stephen Abram more...
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FOR LIBRARY SUPPORT STAFF -- Join us for the 12th annual Reaching Forward South Conference for Library Support Staff on October 2 - 3, 2008, in Springfield, IL. more...
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Join the library support staff on October 2-3, 2008, for the Reaching Forward South Conference to be held at the Northfield Inn in Springfield, llIinois. more...
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