If you are currently in graduate school, the ALA scholarship application is now open. If you need a bit of financial help to get through your graduate program, scholarship funds are now available. The American Library Association (ALA) has more than $300,000 available to students who are studying in library science or school library media programs at the master's degree level. Get your application in early. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2021. See below for more information. Sending safe and well wishes to all! Nominate an amazing librarian for the national I Love My Librarian Award<https://bit.ly/3m2nmnX> The American Library Association (ALA) is inviting all library users to nominate their favorite librarians for the prestigious I Love My Librarian Award. The national award recognizes the outstanding public service contributions of librarians working in public, school, college, community college or university libraries. Nominations are accepted online now through Nov. 9, 2020. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, librarians have gone above and beyond to continue serving their communities, from offering digital programs and materials to providing hunger relief and much-needed Wi-Fi access. Nominees are encouraged to reflect on how their librarians’ creativity, passion and expertise have made an impact during these unprecedented times. Ten librarians will each receive $5,000 in recognition of their outstanding achievements. Awardees will be honored at the virtual I Love My Librarian Award ceremony on Jan. 23, 2021, which will take place during ALA’s Midwinter Meeting & Exhibits; winners will also receive free full conference registration as part of their award packages. Read more<https://bit.ly/3m2nmnX> Libraries Ready to Code opens call for applications: Virtual Learning and Enhancement Grants<https://bit.ly/3jWbZfp> The American Library Association (ALA) has opened applications for Virtual Learning and Enhancement Grants of $1,000 available for 90 school, tribal, public, and academic libraries. In response to increased demand for technical skills to lead and participate in virtual education during the COVID-19 health emergency, the Virtual Learning and Enhancement Grants focus on digital skill development of library staff and patrons. Applications are due Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020. ALA will partner with Five-Star Technology Solutions to execute the grant. The Five-Star team will facilitate a professional development opportunity to assist library staff as they develop virtual programming that engages students and patrons. Participating libraries will work with patrons to build their ability to use digital tools effectively to further their learning and career goals. Libraries will become familiar with Applied Digital Skills, Google’s free, online digital skills curriculum that provides video-based lessons to prepare learners of all ages for the future of work. Read more<https://bit.ly/3jWbZfp> Seeking experts to teach for RUSA<https://bit.ly/2ZAcYdF> RUSA invites experienced librarians and subject matter experts to submit proposals for webinars and online courses to be added to RUSA’s outstanding online learning offerings. Read more<https://bit.ly/2ZAcYdF> ALA calls for nominations for IFLA Section Committees for 2021-2024<https://bit.ly/3jWRBuE> The ALA International Relations Committee (IRC) is seeking nominations to section standing committees of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA). The selected representatives will serve 2021-2024. Read more<https://bit.ly/3jWRBuE> ACRL PPIRS seeks American Political Science Association liaison<https://bit.ly/2GIbtmY> The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACLR) Politics, Policy, & International Relations Section (PPIRS) is currently seeking applications to serve a three-year term (Oct. 1, 2020 - Aug. 31, 2023) as the ACRL liaison to the American Political Science Association (APSA). APSA supports the study of political science and includes more than 11,000 members worldwide. Liaisons are responsible for outreach, education, and communication between the APSA and ACRL in order to form strong relationships and advance the interests of ACRL and PPIRS. Read more<https://bit.ly/2GIbtmY> AWARDS AND GRANTS Batesville (Ind.) Intermediate Schools wins ALA’s 2020 Jaffarian Award for Junior Ambassadors program<https://bit.ly/35j8mfC> Freedom to Read Foundation - 2020 Banned Books Week Grant Recipients<https://bit.ly/3bFWN2V> Courtney M. Dalton selected as the 2020 Peter Lyman Memorial/SAGE Scholarship recipient<https://bit.ly/3jXYA6r> ALA scholarship application for 2021 now open<https://bit.ly/3jXYU59> WEBINARS Core webinar examines the challenges and opportunities in working with metadata for unique content types<https://bit.ly/3375L5y> Core webinar will help you build a communications plan to convey your library’s values<https://bit.ly/35m2odJ> Legal and Legislative Update Webinar<https://bit.ly/33cxYYy> Please Make Me Laugh: How to Give a Laughter-as-Therapy Session in Your Library<https://bit.ly/3387MOZ> ALA PUBLISHING Insights on marketing with social media<https://bit.ly/2ZiWtlW> A collection management training guide for library liaisons<https://bit.ly/33aOKHz> A starter guide for new youth librarians<https://bit.ly/338eDbb> TRAINING Create learning and training opportunities for all<https://bit.ly/3bI5rxZ> Jennifer L. Dean - PhD, MLIS - she, her, hers MLA President and ALA Councilor Dean of Libraries and Instructional Technology Distance Education Coordinator University of Detroit Mercy Libraries / Instructional Design Studio 4001 West McNichols Rd Detroit, MI 48221 313-993-1090 deanjl@udmercy.edu [cid:e8937c05-29b9-467c-8161-4b9dd561f2b3]
