Midwinter Meeting
2015 Midwinter Meeting programs will help libraries lead positive community change
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CHICAGO — All communities have challenges. Libraries are uniquely positioned to help conquer them — given the right tools. The °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±app () will offer a series of free learning sessions at its 2015 Midwinter Meeting that will help...
Engaging with issues of diversity and inclusion at Midwinter Meeting
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CHICAGO — From the creation of #WeNeedDiverseBooks to the heroic response of the Ferguson Public Library, diversity and inclusion have played key roles in the library conversation this year. Whether with annual traditions – MLK Sunrise Celebration with Dr...
Jason Segel, Auditorium Speaker at Midwinter Meeting
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CHICAGO — Well known for his work in television and film, actor, comedian and screenwriter Jason Segel will appear as Auditorium Speaker from 10 - 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, at Midwinter Meeting in Chicago. Segel made his debut as a children's book...
'Kitchen-table' conversations focus on professional development at 2015 Midwinter Meeting
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CHICAGO – President Courtney L. Young recently invited attendees of the 2015 Midwinter Meeting in Chicago to sign up for the “kitchen-table” conversations that have become an important channel for discussion among members of the community...
Ferguson Library Director Scott Bonner to share thoughts on leading in times of crisis at Midwinter Meeting in Chicago
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CHICAGO — Libraries and their staffs are agents of positive community change, even under the most challenging and tension-filled circumstances. Ferguson (Missouri) Municipal Public Library Director Scott Bonner will discuss the recent turmoil in his...
Explore innovations in ELL community engagement @ Midwinter
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CHICAGO – Join the Office for Literacy and Outreach Services as three library literacy professionals from the Chicago area discuss successful and replicable programs and services geared toward English language learners. The session, titled “ELL...
Learn with LITA: Three full day workshops in Chicago
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CHICAGO — The Library Information Technology Association (LITA) invites you to attend any of three Midwinter Workshops, focused on the latest in practical library technology applications, from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 30 in Chicago. "Developing...
Outstanding content on policy, technology, diversity/inclusion and more at Midwinter Meeting
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CHICAGO — In an exceptionally strong, timely and varied cluster of “News You Can Use” sessions at 2015 Midwinter Meeting, experts from across library-related fields offer the latest updates on policy, research, statistics, diversity and inclusion...
Self-Published Books and Soon to be Famous Project, Masters Session 2015 Midwinter Meeting
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CHICAGO – Combining self-published books and the power of libraries to influence readers, participants from the Illinois Soon to be Famous project will show how you can get a similar cutting-edge project started in your community in an Master’s Series...
2015 Nonfiction finalists announced
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CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±app (), selected five books as finalists for the 2015 Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award, which honors the best nonfiction books...
Start a revolution, stop acting like a library
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CHICAGO — “But this is how we’ve always done it!” Objections to taking a fresh tack are about as common as budget shortfalls, and the two are more closely related than you might think. At the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library in Arkansas, Ben...
ALSC, CBC announce Day of Diversity: Dialogue and Action
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CHICAGO — The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), in collaboration with the Children’s Book Council (CBC), will be hosting a Day of Diversity: Dialogue and Action in Children’s Literature and Library Program on Jan. 30, 2015 in Chicago...
Ignite Sessions selected for 2015 Midwinter Meeting
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CHICAGO -- 2015 Midwinter Meeting attendees will have the chance to be inspired and entertained by the popular five-minute "Ignite" sessions, coming to Midwinter Meeting for the first time. Selected topics include diversity in collection...
ALCTS presents its Midwinter Symposium on evolving strategies for collections
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CHICAGO — The Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS) presents “Collection Development Strategies in an Evolving Marketplace: an ALCTS Midwinter Symposium,” a presentation of the ALCTS President’s Program Committee and organized...
Hackforge’s Mita Williams on new spaces at Masters Session, 2015 Midwinter Meeting
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CHICAGO – Some of our oldest public libraries were born out of mechanics institutes, and many of our newest public libraries feature makerspaces. A lengthy continuum of organizations now seems to share many similarities with today’s libraries. In her ...
offers unlimited virtual seats for Youth Media Awards webcast
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CHICAGO — The eyes of the publishing world will turn to Chicago at 8 a.m. CT on Feb. 2, 2015, when the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±app () unveils the next classics in children’s and young adult literature. Thousands of webcast viewers will log on and join...
Trombone Shorty and Bryan Collier wrap up Midwinter Meeting with Music and Discussion
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CHICAGO -- Internationally renowned, Grammy-nominated trombone and trumpet player Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews will get attendees on their feet to Wrap Up 2015 Midwinter Meeting in Chicago and Rev Up for Annual Conference in San Francisco. His energetic...
Marisa de los Santos among the featured authors at the Gala Author Tea, sponsored by ReferenceUSA
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PHILADELPHIA — Marisa de los Santos, Steve Berry, Elizabeth Berg, Thomas Perry, Marja Mills and Meg Cabot will be among the featured authors at United for Libraries’ Gala Author Tea, sponsored by ReferenceUSA, from 2-4 p.m. Central time on Monday, Feb. 2...
ALCTS Midwinter Forum Talks Library Publishing
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CHICAGO — Library publishing is the featured presentation at the Midwinter Forum of the Association for Library Collections and Technical Services ( ALCTS) at the upcoming Midwinter Meeting in Chicago. The ALCTS Forum focuses on “Libraries as...
LeVar Burton, Auditorium Speaker at 2015 Midwinter Meeting
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CHICAGO -- Passionate and lifelong children’s literacy advocate, actor, producer, director and educator LeVar Burton will offer an unmissable treat for Midwinter Meeting attendees when he appears as an Auditorium Speaker from 10-11 a.m.on Sunday, Feb. 1...