If you haven’t yet be sure to check out ALA Learning the official blog and Web site of the American Library Association Round Table. We’ve unveiled our new logo and the bloggers are posting amazing content about training and learning in libraries. I am amazed at the progress this round table has made over the [...]
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Introducing…ALA Learning!
August 24th, 2009
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You haven’t heard much from me for the past month or so because I’ve been creating a new site for the ALA Learning Round Table (formerly known as CLENERT): ALA Learning http://alalearning.org.
The mission of ALA Learning is to provide a thought-provoking resource for those interested in learning and training in libraries. It’s our goal to [...]
ALA Emerging Leaders Open to MLS and non-MLS
June 24th, 2009
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I am so happy to see this announcement from the ALA Web site:
For the first time since its establishment, the Emerging Leaders program will accept non-MLS library workers. Library support staff personnel are encouraged to apply to the program and will have an opportunity to be considered for sponsorship through the ALA Library Support [...]
Watch out ALA, here I come…
May 8th, 2009
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It’s hard to believe that just a year ago, I was ready to boycott ALA. Shortly after writing that post, I received a phone call from Pete Bromberg who encouraged me to be part of the change that needs to happen within ALA. I received the same encouragement from many other people…too many to name, [...]
Extension for Proposals for Training Showcase at ALA
May 6th, 2009
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The 6th Annual CLENE Training Showcase: Best Practices in Training Staff Development and Continuing Education will be held on Sunday, July 12, 2009 in Room S106 in McCormick Place South from 1:30-3:30 pm.
Applications are still being accepted for participants and donors. This will be my second year participating and let me tell you it was [...]
