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Nominate an amazing librarian for the national I Love My Librarian Award
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
Libraries Ready to Code opens call for applications: Virtual Learning and Enhancement Grants
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
Seeking experts to teach for RUSA
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
ALA calls for nominations for IFLA Section Committees for 2021-2024
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
ACRL PPIRS seeks American Political Science Association liaison
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
AWARDS AND GRANTS
Freedom to Read Foundation - 2020 Banned Books Week Grant Recipients
Courtney M. Dalton selected as the 2020 Peter Lyman Memorial/SAGE Scholarship recipient
ALA scholarship application for 2021 now open
Core webinar will help you build a communications plan to convey your library’s values
Legal and Legislative Update Webinar
Please Make Me Laugh: How to Give a Laughter-as-Therapy Session in Your Library
ALA PUBLISHING
Insights on marketing with social media
A collection management training guide for library liaisons
A starter guide for new youth librarians
TRAINING
Create learning and training opportunities for all