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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">The Public Library Association (PLA) and Microsoft are teaming up to promote tools for libraries to support job seekers in growth careers. Since 2018, PLA and Microsoft have been collaborating
to help libraries, often in rural communities, secure needed equipment such as hotspots, connect families to low-cost internet plans, and offer programs to teach community members technology skills. With Microsoft’s generous support, PLA’s newest initiative
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">Discussion of the possibility of surveillance in university libraries has caused concern and sparked conversations among library workers and other privacy and intellectual freedom
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">This webinar will go over all aspects of using focus groups in library assessment including when to use focus groups, best practices, potential roadblocks and how to overcome them,
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">Entries are now being solicited for the Justin Winsor Library History Essay Award, presented annually by the American Library Association’s Library History Round Table (LHRT). The
award recognizes the best library history essay written in English and is named in honor of the distinguished 19th century librarian, historian, and bibliographer, Justin Winsor, who was also ALA's first president. The selected author will receive a certificate
and $500 cash award, as well as an invitation to have the winning essay considered for publication in the official LHRT publication Libraries: Culture, History, and Society. If the winning essay is accepted for publication, additional revisions may be required.
Applicants need not be members of the Library History Round Table.<span> </span></span><a href="https://bit.ly/378c3DR" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bit.ly/378c3DR&source=gmail&ust=1606346397874000&usg=AFQjCNFtNyVBZZRB7qsTL8LjLxC42E8b2A" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Read
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unveils shortlist for 2021 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction</span></b></a><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">The American Library Association (ALA) today announced the six books shortlisted for the esteemed Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction
and Nonfiction, awarded for the previous year's best fiction and nonfiction books written for adult readers and published in the United States. The two medal winners will be announced by 2021 selection committee chair Bill Kelly at the Reference and User Services
Association’s Book and Media Awards (BMAs) event, which will take place online on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, 3 - 4 p.m. CT.<span> </span></span><a href="https://bit.ly/3kN8dVS" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bit.ly/3kN8dVS&source=gmail&ust=1606346870157000&usg=AFQjCNHrio0qQr_1e_w_jMOySg8gd_ICyA" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Read
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Youth Media Awards webcast open to schools, libraries and public</span></b></a><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">On Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, at 8 a.m. CT, the American Library Association (ALA) will reveal the next classics in children’s and young adult literature
and media during its Youth Media Awards announcements. Libraries, schools, and book lovers worldwide are welcome to follow results by visiting ALA’s streaming platform at<span> </span><a href="http://ala.unikron.com/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://ala.unikron.com&source=gmail&ust=1606346870157000&usg=AFQjCNFl8720lLC57_d2Sjse_QcdRyNjZw" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">http://ala.unikron.com</a>
or ALA’s social media channels, including Facebook, YouTube, or Twitter, by following hashtag #alayma.<span> </span></span><a href="https://bit.ly/35EWZhw" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bit.ly/35EWZhw&source=gmail&ust=1606346870157000&usg=AFQjCNFhYyPdF_rDgQ13DmAhF5M8DtafVA" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Read
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Open House/Job Fair during ALA Virtual Midwinter 2021 event</span></b></a><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">The ALA JobLIST Placement & Career Development Service will host an Open House/Job Fair Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. (Central) during
the ALA 2021 Midwinter Meeting & Exhibits Virtual event. Deadline for employers is Friday, Dec. 11, 2020.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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in the Open House/Job Fair should submit a participation form. There is no cost to participate. Advanced signup is required <span> </span></span><a href="https://bit.ly/35HAclw" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bit.ly/35HAclw&source=gmail&ust=1606346870157000&usg=AFQjCNG_kOhCWw5etqBEBK3KPAw0kPqsTw" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Read
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for Libraries to present Dec. 9 member webinar on Baker & Taylor’s ‘Sustainable Shelves’</span></b></a><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">United for Libraries will present a free webinar for members on Baker & Taylor’s Sustainable Shelves program Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. Eastern.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">Baker & Taylor has teamed up with United for Libraries to offer a program with special benefits for participating United members. Sustainable
Shelves, a weeding and book resale service, provides a simple path for libraries, Friends groups, and affiliated organizations to turn weeded, unwanted, and donated books into money for their library.</span><a href="https://bit.ly/3pCWtZo" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bit.ly/3pCWtZo&source=gmail&ust=1606346870157000&usg=AFQjCNF_NfG_KRUKKxHbxKsHouVBiEupig" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span> </span>Read
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Students: Apply for the 2021 Larew Scholarship for tuition help</span></b></a><u></u><u></u></p>
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for those who plan to follow a career in library and information technology, demonstrate potential leadership, and hold a strong commitment to library automation. The winner will receive a $3,000 check and a citation. The application form is open through March
1, 2021.</span><a href="https://bit.ly/3kELSK2" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bit.ly/3kELSK2&source=gmail&ust=1606346870157000&usg=AFQjCNEeS1NY-wy_iEsEiEHotlTgyjAHug" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span> </span>Read
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a nomination for the Prestigious Kilgour Technology Research Award</span></b></a><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures (Core) and OCLC, Inc. invite nominations for the 2021 Frederick G. Kilgour Award for Research in Library
and Information Technology. The deadline for nominations is Dec. 31, 2020.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">The Kilgour Research Award recognizes research relevant to the development of information technologies, in particular research showing promise
of having a positive and substantive impact on any aspect of the publication, storage, retrieval, and dissemination of information or how information and data are manipulated and managed. The winner receives $2,000 cash, an award citation, and an expense-paid
trip (airfare and two nights lodging) to the 2021 ALA Annual Conference.<span> </span></span><a href="https://bit.ly/3pC9pPc" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bit.ly/3pC9pPc&source=gmail&ust=1606346870157000&usg=AFQjCNEwUblAtSZblibQLE1MoyOc49TPEw" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Read
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accepting applications for the Julia J. Brody Scholarship for public librarians</span></b></a><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">The $4000 scholarship will be awarded to individuals planning to specialize in the field of public librarianship. Applicants who have been accepted
to an ALA-accredited program are eligible for this scholarship. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2021.<span> </span></span><a href="https://bit.ly/2UHt0iF" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bit.ly/2UHt0iF&source=gmail&ust=1606346870157000&usg=AFQjCNGHJuwQBIuByN8Qe6YGofNjpGIa8A" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Read
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seeks reviewers for national conference</span></b></a><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) is currently accepting applications for volunteers to participate in a blind review and
scoring of proposals for the 2021 AASL National Conference. To apply, please use the application form located at<span> </span><a href="http://www.ala.org/aasl/national/reviewer" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.ala.org/aasl/national/reviewer&source=gmail&ust=1606346870157000&usg=AFQjCNGDJlfFj6D3dkKcLxa90vGWY2jh6Q" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">www.ala.org/aasl/national/<wbr>reviewer</a>.
The deadline for applications is Mon., Dec. 7, 2020.<span> </span></span><a href="https://bit.ly/36PaxXa" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bit.ly/36PaxXa&source=gmail&ust=1606346870157000&usg=AFQjCNHtSUYFHkt81B9RofOJBv6Ye051Pg" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Read
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px"><a href="https://bit.ly/38SaVqM" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bit.ly/38SaVqM&source=gmail&ust=1606346870157000&usg=AFQjCNFUj5N5kYaCU0wvsdDyL9KWEvoxHg" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">New
from ACRL - ‘Student Wellness and Academic Libraries: Case Studies and Activities for Promoting Health and Success’</span></b></a><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “Student Wellness and Academic Libraries: Case Studies
and Activities for Promoting Health and Success," edited by Sara Holder and Amber Lannon. The book features a collection of case studies, commentary, and research on student wellness initiatives in academic libraries.<span> </span></span><a href="https://bit.ly/38SaVqM" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bit.ly/38SaVqM&source=gmail&ust=1606346870157000&usg=AFQjCNFUj5N5kYaCU0wvsdDyL9KWEvoxHg" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Read
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