ALA News for July 17, 2018 NEWS FROM THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION ALA president announces international relations resources American Library Association (ALA) President Loida Garcia-Febo unveiled a variety of programs and tools to engage, retain and expand ALA’s international members. From free webinars to opportunities for engagement with librarians from various countries, Garcia-Febo in conjunction with her International Relations Advisory Committee, the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) and the ALA International Relations Office, will work to increase awareness regarding international topics impacting our world and profession. Developing free international relations resources is part of Garcia-Febo’s commitment to international librarianship. “Regardless of where they reside, libraries and library workers are essential in helping transform lives and communities through multicultural understanding and resources,” said Garcia-Febo. “In an effort to assist the profession with supporting diverse populations, ALA and member leaders are offering a series of webinars to increase awareness of international issues.” http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/07/ala-president-announces-inter... Library Card Sign-up Month artwork starring the Incredibles now available Library Card Sign-up Month artwork featuring Honorary Chairs the Incredibles is now available for download. The artwork includes print and digital Public Service Announcements (PSAs), social media graphics, customizable library cards and billboards. As Honorary Chairs, the Incredibles are using their superpowers to promote the value of a library card this September. The PSAs and other artwork are free and can be downloaded at the Library Card Sign-up Month webpage. The webpage also includes media tools for libraries to help remind the public of all the resources available with a library card. Media tools include a press release, proclamation, tweets and radio PSA scripts. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/07/library-card-sign-month-artwork-... Call for nominations for IFLA section committees for 2019-2023 is now open 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 2019-2023. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/07/call-nominations-ifla-section... New policy brief highlights state initiatives to promote family engagement in public libraries State library leaders are promoting two-generation approaches to early learning and fostering environments in which children and the adults in their lives have equal opportunities to create knowledge and gain new skills together. The Global Family Research Project’s new policy brief, State Library Administrative Agencies: Leading Family Engagement in Early Learning, features such initiatives in four states—California, Colorado, Georgia, and Maryland. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/07/new-policy-brief-highlights-s... YALSA introduces new Innovation in Teen Services Award The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) has announced its new Innovation in Teen Services Award, which aims to annually recognize a member who has demonstrated a commitment to creating innovative library services for and with the teens in their community. “The jury members and I spent a lot of time discussing how to interpret innovation for the purposes of this award. We decided that the best approach would be to define innovation as ‘try something new’,” said Melissa West, chair of the Innovation Award Proposal Taskforce. “The jury decided to take this approach because innovation is going to look different to each community, and we wanted to encourage all YALSA members to try something new regardless of community size or teen services budget.” http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/07/yalsa-introduces-new-innovation-... Literacy instruction and teacher collaboration examined in new School Library Research article New research published in the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) peer-reviewed online journal, School Library Research (SLR), examines school librarians' knowledge and perception of literacy instruction in light of the new teacher collaboration opportunities created by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). SLR promotes and publishes high-quality original research concerning the management, implementation and evaluation of school library programs. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/07/literacy-instruction-and-teacher... ACRL releases The Changing Academic Library: Operations, Cultures, Environments, Third Edition The Association of College and Research LIbraries (ACRL) announces the publication of "The Changing Academic Library: Operations, Cultures, Environments," Third Edition, by John M. Budd. Book number 74 in ACRL’s Publications in Librarianship series, this newly revised and expanded third edition of the classic textbook presents a critical examination of major issues facing colleges and universities and the unique challenges their libraries face. In twelve chapters—including a completely new second chapter on the state of higher education—the book presents an overview of higher education and the role of libraries within the institution, covering academic models from private colleges to public universities; discusses governance models, financing, and organizational culture, and the library’s place within them; examines changes in scholarly communication; looks at the impact of the library on its community; and explores issues affecting library collections, access, services, and staffing. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/07/acrl-releases-changing-academic-... AWARDS AND GRANTS 2018 Teen Read Week™ Grant recipients announced http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/07/2018-teen-read-week-grant-recipi... <http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/07/2018-teen-read-week-grant-recipients-announced> Sarah Strahl wins the 2018 Loleta D. Fyan Award http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/07/sarah-strahl-wins-2018-loleta... <http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/07/sarah-strahl-wins-2018-loleta-d-fyan-award> Sara White named recipient of the 2018 – 2019 Pat Carterette Professional Development Grant http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/07/sarah-white-named-recipient-2018... Theresa M. Boulrice selected as the 2018 Tony B. Leisner Scholarship recipient http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/07/theresa-m-boulrice-selected-2018... LITA awards First ALA Leadership Institute Scholarship to Jennifer Chan http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/07/lita-awards-first-ala-leadership... WORKSHOPS, ECOURSES AND MICROLEARNING Understanding and Defending Copyright in Your Library http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/07/new-session-understanding-and-de... Snapchat Explained http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/07/new-microlearning-event-snapchat... 36 Adult Program Ideas in 90 Minutes http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/07/new-session-36-adult-program-ide... Adult Programming: Planning for Success http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/07/new-iteration-adult-programming-...