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A message from Kieran Ayton of the ACRL NEC Information Technology Interest Group:
The ACRL NEC Information Technology Interest Group will be holding its next meeting on Friday, November 20th, 2009 at Bryant University (time to be announced).  Everyone is welcome to attend!!
The purpose of the Information Technology Interest Group is to develop and promote all […]

The National Information Stanstards Organization (NISO) is offering: Library Resource Management Systems: New Challenges, New Opportunities, on October 8-9, 2009, in Boston.
Speakers from libraries and vendors will be discussing their experiences in implementing library systems and the latest technology developments. Oren Beit-Arie, Chief Strategy Officer, Ex Libris, and Rachel Bruce, Programme Director, Information Environment, JISC, […]

For an article on public library programming for women, Kay Cassell and Kathleen Weibel would like to hear about any public library programming you do with women as the intended audience or on topics primarily related to women. They are especially interested in partnerships with other organizations and in programs related to National Women’s History […]

Libraries are encouraged to get involved. This is your opportunity to voice your opinion. The following information about the public hearing is from the web site of the Governor’s Workforce Board Rhode Island.
The Office of Adult and Career and Technical Education is in the process of establishing priorities and strategies for the next 5 years, to complete […]

ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom is seeking creative ideas for programming on issues of privacy, as part of a resource guide for librarians to participate in a new ALA initiative – Choose Privacy Week.
Choose Privacy Week, May 2 – 8, 2010, will invite library users into a national conversation about privacy rights in a digital […]

Amy Sedaris, author, actor and comedian encourages borrowing ebooks from public libraries. To watch the video in which Amy promotes Sony’s  Reader Touch and Reader Pocket Editions and public libraries, visit the Sony site about Reader Digital Books. Amy’s question is How many ebooks can I read?  

A message from Tutor.com CEO George Cigale:

I am very happy to share the news that Tutor.com recently signed a major contract with the US Army, following on the footsteps of an initial program with the US Marine Corps.  Please feel free to forward this to your US Military friends and colleagues.
Our programs […]

Washington, DC - Job seekers have packed libraries around the country during recent months, searching online job sites, building resumes, taking interview classes, and making use of a wide range of other employment services and resources. More help is on the way. Through a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), WebJunction, […]

This month WebJunction focuses on Digital Branches and Virtual Reference and how this can expand library service.  A digital branch or reference service brings human interaction to the computer age, so that patrons can get information and answers from library staff via digital communication tools such as email, chat, IM, and live online events.
Visit WebJunction […]

Effective September 14, 2009, Ann M. Osbon will be the Assistant Director at the Cranston Public Library.

Ms Osbon received her MLS from the University of Michigan and began her career as a reference librarian at the Greenwich Public Library in Connecticut.  She has held a wide variety of positions including post librarian with the […]