It’s hard to believe that October marks not only the 140th anniversary of the founding of the American Library Association, but the first anniversary of Libraries Transform. Since its launch in Washington, D.C., last October, more than 3,900 libraries and library supporters from across the country and around the world have joined the campaign and used the message of Libraries Transform to advocate and increase awareness for all types of libraries. It's amazing to consider what a difference a year can make! We’d love to hear what you think. We have included a brief survey in this month’s newsletter along with the other great content you have come to expect. Please take 5 minutes and let us know what you think, and help us continue to transform to meet your library’s needs. 

Daviess County Public Library: Documentary Evidence

Using the talents of its videographer, Michael Dunn, and pressing into service its recently acquired drone, the library produced a 10-minute documentary giving a short history of the American Library Association’s Libraries Transform campaign and showing how the library uses the campaign’s messaging. Read the full story.

Tell Us What You Think

Thank you for your support of the Libraries Transform campaign and the American Library Association. By participating in our survey, you will help us assess the campaign so we can continue to provide resources and support for your public awareness and advocacy efforts. The survey should only take 5 minutes, and your responses are completely anonymous. If you have any questions about the survey, feel free to email us at pao@ala.org. We appreciate your feedback.

Connected Learning Links Library Patrons with Their Passion 

Advanced digital tools have rendered the world a classroom. The problem is, it’s a really big classroom and can overwhelm even the most earnest student. In this way, connected learning refers not just to the technology, but to the substance of the experience.  In today’s wired environment, access to digital tools and opportunities to engage in self-selected, self-guided and self-paced learning provide new avenues for learning.  Curation of those digital tools by professional librarians ensures that library patrons are not only plugged in, but tuned in as well. Or, if you will, connected. Read the full story.

New Clings Available from ALA Store

Showcase the transformative nature of your library with these 11"x17", 4 mil, light adhesive, repositionable clings.
Set of four includes:

• Because the expert in the library is you.
• Because librarians know information is the best medicine for healthcare questions.
• Because librarians get an A+ for ensuring kids excel in reading.
• Because the best search engine in the library is the librarian.

More than 3,900 libraries and library advocates have joined the Libraries Transform campaign! Because of you, Libraries Transform!