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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden to moderate a conversation with former First Lady Michelle Obama at the ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition<br>
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">On Friday, June 22, 2018, Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden will moderate a conversation with former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama during
the Opening General Session of the 2018 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition. This session will take place at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans from 4– 5:30 pm.<br>
<a href="http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/06/librarian-congress-dr-carla-hayden-moderate-conversation-former-first-lady">http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/06/librarian-congress-dr-carla-hayden-moderate-conversation-former-first-lady</a><b></b></span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The Incredibles to use superpowers for Library Card Sign-up Month<br>
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The Incredibles are joining the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide to encourage the public to obtain a free library card as Honorary Chairs
of Library Card Sign-up Month this September. The Incredibles will use their superpowers to remind families, students and people of all ages that signing up for a library card is a great step toward a truly super lifestyle.<br>
Providing free access to STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) programs, educational apps, in-person and virtual homework help and technology workshops, a library card is one of the most cost-effective back-to-school supplies available. Library
Card Sign-up Month is a time to highlight the supportive role libraries and librarians play in transforming lives and communities through education. Studies show that children who are read to in the home and who use the library perform better in school and
are more likely to continue to utilize libraries as a source of lifelong learning.<br>
Later this month, the Incredibles will appear in Library Card Sign-up Month print and digital public service announcements (PSAs). The free PSAs will be available for libraries to use in print materials and online. Sample media tools such as a press release,
proclamation, radio PSA scripts and tweets will also be provided. In addition, free artwork for library cards will be offered. Posters, stickers and bookmarks featuring the Incredibles are currently available for purchase through the ALA Store at alastore.ala.org/content/incredibles-set.<br>
<a href="http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/06/incredibles-use-superpowers-library-card-sign-month">http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/06/incredibles-use-superpowers-library-card-sign-month</a><b></b></span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">2018 PR Xchange Award winners announced<br>
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Over 400 entries in print and electronic formats were submitted from over 100 institutions, including public, academic, school, state and special libraries. Entries
were appraised by a jury of 25 talented marketing and communications professionals, graphic designers, outreach librarians and a library marketing consultant. Submissions were assessed based on the quality of content, format, design, creativity and originality.
The jury was impressed by the innovative and compelling work submitted. <br>
The PR Xchange Committee is charged with coordinating the annual awards competition, under the direction of the Marketing and Communications Community of Practice, Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA).<br>
<a href="http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/06/2018-pr-xchange-award-winners-announced">http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/06/2018-pr-xchange-award-winners-announced</a><b></b></span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">YALSA releases new report, Transforming Library Services for and with Teens Through Continuing Education<br>
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of ALA, has released its new report, Transforming Library Services for and with Teens Through Continuing
Education (CE). <br>
The report is the result of a year-long national forum that took place from June 1, 2017 to May 31, 2018, and was hosted in partnership with the Chief Officers of State Library Agencies (COSLA) and generously funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services
(IMLS).<br>
“At YALSA we believe it is critical that all library staff, in all types of libraries, engage in continuous learning (CE) in order to be able to effectively serve teens,” said YALSA President Sandra Hughes-Hassell. “The recommended strategies included in this
report provide guidance for various stakeholder groups on how to transform CE opportunities and create a culture of continual learning thus enabling library staff to put teens first.”<br>
<a href="http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/05/yalsa-releases-new-report-transforming-library-services-and-teens-through">http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/05/yalsa-releases-new-report-transforming-library-services-and-teens-through</a><b></b></span></p>
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2018 ALA ANNUAL CONFERENCE<br>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Emerging Leaders poster session time change<br>
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/06/emerging-leaders-poster-session-time-change">http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/06/emerging-leaders-poster-session-time-change</a><b></b></span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">2017 Future of Libraries Fellows share library service design heuristics at ALA Annual<br>
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/06/2017-future-libraries-fellows-share-library-service-design-heuristics-ala">http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/06/2017-future-libraries-fellows-share-library-service-design-heuristics-ala</a></span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">2019 ALA Annual Conference program proposals are now open<br>
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/06/2019-ala-annual-conference-program-proposals-are-now-open">http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/06/2019-ala-annual-conference-program-proposals-are-now-open</a><b></b></span></p>
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AWARDS AND GRANTS<br>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Recipients of 2018 Teens’ Top Ten Book Giveaway announced<br>
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/06/recipients-2018-teens-top-ten-book-giveaway-announced">http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/06/recipients-2018-teens-top-ten-book-giveaway-announced</a><b></b></span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Simone Wagner awarded 2018 LITA/Christian Larew Memorial Scholarship<br>
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/06/simone-wagner-awarded-2018-litachristian-larew-memorial-scholarship">http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/06/simone-wagner-awarded-2018-litachristian-larew-memorial-scholarship</a></span></p>
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WEBINARS AND WEBCASTS<br>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">LLAMA webinar helps you overcome imposter syndrome at your workplace<br>
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/06/llama-webinar-helps-you-overcome-imposter-syndrome-your-workplace">http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/06/llama-webinar-helps-you-overcome-imposter-syndrome-your-workplace</a><b></b></span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Open Access 2020: An American Libraries Live webcast<br>
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/06/open-access-2020-american-libraries-live-webcast">http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/06/open-access-2020-american-libraries-live-webcast</a></span></p>
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</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/06/how-academic-libraries-can-serve-commuter-students">http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/06/how-academic-libraries-can-serve-commuter-students</a><b></b></span></p>
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