Hello, all - Thank you for waiting on me - I'm behind on sharing the ALA News. It was great to see many of you at the MLA Conference earlier this month - now to catch back up! ************************ A couple of highlights from the ALA News earlier this month: ALA ELECTION Run for office by filing an electronic petition http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/10/run-office-filing-electronic-pet... AMERICAN DREAM LITERACY INITIATIVE The American Library Association (ALA) and Dollar General Literacy Foundation invite public libraries to apply for grants to expand services for adult English language learners or adults in need of basic education and workforce development. Up to 16 grants of $10,000 each will be awarded. Public libraries are eligible if they serve adult English language learners and are located within 20 miles of a Dollar General Store, distribution center or corporate office. Visit the Dollar General Store Locator to check eligibility. <https://www.dollargeneral.com/store-locator.html> Read the project guidelines and apply online by Dec. 14, 2018.<https://apply.ala.org/americandream2019> ************************ I also want to highlight an announcement from the 10/23 News: The application process for the 2019 ALA Policy Corps is now open. Applications will be accepted through Friday, November 16, 2018. Selected finalists will subsequently be asked to submit a two-minute recorded video presentation about a sample policy issue. More information about the Corps, including current members and working group members, is available at http://www.ala.org/advocacy/ala-policy-corps. Thank you to 2018 Corps members Lance Werner and Larry Neal for representing us so well. ************************ If you're interested in catching up with all of the press releases from ALA, please see: http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases Please read on for the ALA News for the most recent two weeks. Thank you to all of you for all you do! Jennifer Dean ALA Councilor MLA Board of Directors ALA News for October 30, 2018 NEWS FROM THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION ALA unveils shortlist for 2019 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction The American Library Association (ALA) has announced six books shortlisted for the esteemed Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction, awarded for the previous year's best fiction and nonfiction books written for adult readers and published in the United States. The two medal winners will be announced at the Reference and User Services Association’s Book and Media Awards (BMAs), sponsored by NoveList, during the ALA Midwinter Meeting & Exhibits in Seattle, Washington, on Jan. 27, 2019. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/10/ala-unveils-shortlist-2019-an... Farrell announces candidacy for 2019-22 ALA treasurer Maggie Farrell, dean of university libraries, University of Nevada Las Vegas, has filed as a petition candidate for treasurer of the American Library Association (ALA) for 2019-2022. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/10/farrell-announces-candidacy-2019... Celebrate Health Literacy Month with expanded toolkit from NNLM and ALA The National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) and the American Library Association (ALA) have updated the Libraries Transform Health Literacy Toolkit with brand-new resources to help library professionals raise awareness of how libraries provide trusted health information to their communities. The free toolkit provides key messages, program ideas and downloadable marketing materials, including bookmarks and social media graphics, for libraries to use as they promote health literacy during Health Literacy Month (October) and throughout the year. The additions to the toolkit cover a wide-ranging array of health literacy topics including genetics, family history, clinical trials, citizen science projects, customizing care and student well-being. The toolkit also covers subjects such as aging, nutrition and chronic illness. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/10/celebrate-health-literacy-month-... Dewey Decibel podcast investigates haunted library in a special Halloween episode Why do strange things keep happening at Peoria (Illinois) Public Library? Is the building haunted by ghosts? Do the stacks truly sit on cursed ground? Dewey Decibel, the monthly podcast of American Libraries magazine, will tackle these questions in its Oct. 26 episode. In “The Haunting of Peoria Public Library”—a Halloween special sponsored by Gale, a Cengage Company—Dewey Decibel host Phil Morehart travels to Central Illinois to unravel a paranormal mystery with help from local witnesses and expert researchers. Award-winning nonfiction author Mary Roach (“Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife”), paranormal writer John B. Kachuba (Ghosthunting Illinois), and staffers at Peoria Public Library and Bradley University Library guest star and guide Dewey Decibel on a ghoulish expedition. The episode goes live Oct. 26 on SoundCloud and iTunes. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/10/dewey-decibel-podcast-investi... United for Libraries to partner on 'Summer Scares' reading program The Horror Writers Association (HWA) is developing a “Summer Scares” reading program that will provide libraries and schools with an annual list of recommended horror titles for adult, young adult (teen), and middle grade readers. The goal is to introduce new authors and help librarians start conversations with readers that will extend beyond the books from each list and promote reading for years to come. HWA is partnering with United for Libraries, Book Riot, and Library Journal/School Library Journal on “Summer Scares.” Award-winning author Grady Hendrix and a committee of four librarians will be selecting three recommended fiction titles in each of three reading levels— Middle Grade, Teen, and Adult— for a total of nine “Summer Scares” selections. The goal of the program is to encourage a national conversation about the entire horror genre, across all age levels, at libraries all over the country and ultimately get more adults, teens, and children interested in reading. Official “Summer Scares” designated authors will also be making themselves available to appear, either virtually or in person, at public and school libraries all over the country, for free. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/10/united-libraries-partner-summ... ALA accepting nominations for the Coretta Scott King-Virginia Hamilton Practitioner Lifetime Achievement Award The American Library Association (ALA) is accepting nominations for the Coretta Scott King-Virginia Hamilton Practitioner Lifetime Achievement Award. The award is named for award-winning children’s author Virginia Hamilton (1936-2002), recipient of the 1983, 1986 and 1996 Coretta Scott King Book Award, 1974 National Book Award and the 1975 John Newbery Medal. The award pays tribute to the quality and magnitude of Hamilton’s exemplary contributions through her literature and advocacy for children and youth, especially in her focus on African-American life, history and consciousness. In odd-numbered years, practitioners will be recognized, while authors, illustrators or author/illustrators will be honored in even-numbered years. Previous recipients of the Coretta Scott King - Virginia Hamilton Practitioner Lifetime Achievement Award include Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop, Professor Emerita at The Ohio State University, and Deborah D. Taylor, Coordinator of School and Student Services, Enoch Pratt Free Library, Baltimore. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/10/ala-accepting-nominations-cor... YALSA seeks member manager for YALSAblog The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) is seeking a member manager for its blog, the YALSAblog. The volunteer position will be for a one-year term starting Dec. 1, 2018 with an option to renew for a second year, based on performance. The deadline for applications is Nov. 15, 2018. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/10/yalsa-seeks-member-manager-yalsa... ACRL releases Transforming Libraries to Serve Graduate Students The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “Transforming Libraries to Serve Graduate Students,” edited by Crystal Renfro and Cheryl Stiles. The book is a practical atlas of how librarians around the world are serving the dynamic academics that are today’s graduate students. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/10/acrl-releases-transforming-libra... Zoë Kravitz shares the magic of libraries in new video PSAs Actress, singer and model Zoë Kravitz stars in two new video Public Service Announcements (PSAs) for the American Library Association, promoting the magical power of libraries. In the PSAs, Kravitz, who appears in the upcoming film “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald,” urges the public to visit libraries to discover and experience new worlds through literature and resources such as eBooks, games and 3D printers. The PSAs are free and are available for download to post on web pages and social media channels. ALA members and library supporters are encouraged to share the PSAs to publicize the critical role libraries and librarians play in transforming lives and communities. Social media graphics, sample social media posts and other materials are also provided to help promote the PSAs. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/10/zo-kravitz-shares-magic-librarie... Hakala-Ausperk’s Leadership Planners series launches with ‘Future-Proof Your Team’
From renowned leadership guru Catherine Hakala-Ausperk, author of the bestseller “Be A Great Boss,” comes a unique planner for helping your team survive and thrive amidst change. “Future-Proof Your Team,” published by ALA Editions, is filled with a variety of focused planning exercises, activities, and self-directed questions that will ensure your entire team keeps moving forward by guiding you as a leader to take concrete, positive steps. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/10/hakala-ausperk-s-leadership-plan...
Travel Grants Available for First-Time AASL National Conference Attendees The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) is offering 30 grants for travel to its 2019 National Conference & Exhibition. The conference will be held Nov. 14-16, 2019, in Louisville, Kentucky. Full conference details can be found at national.aasl.org<http://national.aasl.org/>. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/10/travel-grants-available-first-ti... ALA News for October 23, 2018 NEWS FROM THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION ALA seeks applicants for national Policy Corps The American Library Association (ALA) invites library advocates to apply online to join the ALA Policy Corps. The deadline for applications is Nov. 16. The Corps initiative aims to strengthen advocacy related to key national library policy areas—ranging from broadband equity and copyright, to federal funding and STEM education, to privacy and cybersecurity. “Expanding and deepening policy engagement at all levels of government is essential for advancing library priorities more quickly and successfully,” said ALA President Loida Garcia-Febo. “We are stronger together as we establish national policy library advocates across the country.” The Corps’ goals include developing policy experts available to the library community, ALA and the ALA Washington Office, creating longevity in expertise and engagement in early to mid-career library and information professionals, and positively impacting national public policy in areas key to ALA’s strategic goals. The ALA Washington Office has partnered with the American Association of School Librarians (AASL), Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL), Public Library Association (PLA) and United for Libraries (UNITED) to develop and support the program. A working group of ALA members and staff guide development of the program. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/10/ala-seeks-applicants-national... New ALA Editions book focuses on technology-based outreach for libraries
From straightforward internet access to elaborate makerspaces, libraries have taken center stage when it comes to providing free access to technology to those who visit their physical spaces. But how about people who don’t walk into a library? How do we ensure those members of the community are also being reached by technology programming? Erin Berman, named an ALA Emerging Leader and Library Journal Mover & Shaker, leads the way in her new book “Your Technology Outreach Adventure: Tools for Human-Centered Problem Solving,” published by ALA Editions. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/10/technology-based-outreach-librar...
‘Wolf in the Snow’ poster and more in the new ALA Graphics catalog ALA Graphics’ winter catalog is on its way and will unveil new products that will educate, excite and inspire. The catalog cover highlights a new “Wolf in the Snow” Poster from Caldecott Medal-winning artist Matthew Cordell. A matching bookmark is also available. These heartwarming items are perfect for Picture Book Month celebrations this November and throughout the winter. It’s never too early to start preparing for National Library Week! The 2019 theme, Libraries = Strong Communities features prominently on a colorful new poster, mini poster and bookmark. A digital poster file is available for those who want to create custom promotions. National Library Week will take place April 7 – 13, 2019. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/10/wolf-snow-poster-and-more-new-al... ALA PUBLISHING Kroski’s guide to escape rooms and other immersive experiences http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/10/kroski-s-guide-escape-rooms-and-... AWARDS AND GRANTS Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries add a third grant starting in 2019 http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/10/will-eisner-graphic-novel-grants... ACRL PUBLICATIONS ACRL releases The Library Outreach Casebook http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/10/acrl-releases-library-outreach-c... WEBINARS AND WORKSHOPS LLAMA webinar helps managers decide what really matters http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/10/llama-webinar-helps-managers-dec... Working with Individuals Affected by Homelessness http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/10/new-session-working-individuals-... Jennifer L. Dean, Associate Librarian Dean of University 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:e2af9fde-864c-48d4-b638-44a8e5c76a52]
