ALA News for September 4, 2018 NEWS FROM THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION Seventeen libraries recognized in American Libraries’ 2018 Library Design Showcase Seventeen new and renovated libraries—and the architecture firms that designed them—have been recognized in American Libraries’ 2018 Library Design Showcase, which appears in the magazine’s September/October issue and is available online. The annual feature, celebrating its 30th year, honors innovative and interesting constructions that effectively address library user needs in the United States and Canada. The highlighted projects, a mix of public, academic, school, and special libraries, were completed between May 1, 2017 and April 30, 2018. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/09/seventeen-libraries-recognize... Federal, armed forces, specialized and cooperative libraries merge to form new division of ALA Representatives from the Association of Specialized & Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA) and the Federal and Armed Forces Round Table (FAFLRT), announced today that they have merged to form a new division of the American Library Association: the Association of Specialized, Government & Cooperative Library Agencies (ASGCLA). The newly formed ASGCLA will enhance the effectiveness of library service by providing high quality networking, enrichment and educational opportunities for its diverse members. Opportunities include leadership roles, online webinars and eCourses, specialty interest group involvement and the development of resources and industry standards and guidelines. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/09/federal-armed-forces-specialized... AWARDS AND GRANTS ALSC announces new Equity Fellowships http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/08/alsc-announces-new-equity-fel... ALCTS seeking Continuing Resources Awards nominations for 2019 http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/09/alcts-seeking-continuing-resourc... WORKSHOPS AND ECOURSES Festivals and Fandoms for Everyone: Community Events at Your Library http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/08/new-ecourse-festivals-and-fandom... Building Great Programs for Seniors http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/08/new-session-building-great-progr... Music Cataloging Basics http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/08/new-workshop-music-cataloging-ba...