Yesterday the United States Senate’s Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee reported from committee with unanimous consent, Senate Bill 3984, the Museum and Library Services Act of 2010 to reauthorize the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the primary source of support by the Federal Government for the 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums [...]
For Immediate Release August 10, 2010 Contact: Megan McFarlane Create your own story during National Library Week with the Scholastic Library Publishing National Library Week Grant CHICAGO - An article by Rebecca Walden on realistic and surprisingly simple tips you can use to live sustainably and a story about the innovative new Richmond Grows Seed Lending Library, [...]
TAKE A LOOK AT THIS MONTH’S ISSUE OF LIBRARY MANAGEMENT TODAY… The August issue of Library Management Today is available at www.libmanagetoday.com. Library Management Today is a monthly online journal filled with practical articles about better managing today’s libraries. We are always seeking articles on all types of issues relevant to library administration and management. [...]
The Public Library Association announced that Turning the Page online is available free to all American Library Association members. This interactive, web-based training guides participants through the creation of an advocacy plan. Learn how to create and tell the library’s story, deliver effective presentations, develop a compelling case for support, enhance your project management skills [...]
Are you planning to attend ALA’s annual conference in Washington D.C this year? If so you have the unique opportunity to also participate in Library Advocacy Day. For one year only, Library Advocacy Day will replace National Library Legislative Day (NLLD). On June 29, 2010, library advocates from all 50 states and Washington, D.C. will [...]
This new report examines the economic, social and cultural impact of libraries in the United States. As the current economic environment is impacting library budgets and library usage is increasing, particular attention is paid to the role that libraries play in providing assistance to job-seekers and support for small businesses. Information includes statistics on: Americans [...]
Dear advocates, It’s appropriations time, and there are two main issues we need to action on. The deadline is March 12, so please act fast! We only have 48 hours to make a difference. LSTA Congress is currently busy drafting up the federal budget for fiscal year 2011. It has never been more important than [...]
As you make your travel plans for the American Library Association (ALA) Annual Meeting, please plan to spend the extra day for Library Advocacy. For one year only, National Library Legislative Day normally held in May, is being held on June 29, 2010 in conjunction with the ALA Annual Conference. The day will kick off [...]