The Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction are awarded annually to honor quality titles for adult readers that were published in the previous year. This award was established in 2012 as the first single-book award issued by ALA specifically to recognize titles published for adults. Winners will be announced at the 2020 ALA Midwinter Meeting, but in…
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The ALASC Executive Board encourages you to attend this timely event. Please see the description below, from the iSchool events web page. A Day in the Life of a Library Leader Sustainable Thinking for the Future of Libraries OCTOBER 18, 2019 - 11:00AM - 12:00PM REBEKKAH SMITH ALDRICH Sustainability is now a core value of the profession but what does that actually mean?…
Join the ALASC for a virtual networking event. You’ll learn networking tips from iSchool Career Consultant Jill Klees and chat with industry professionals from around the country. Video participation is highly encouraged. Don’t forget your favorite hot beverage! 5:30-6:30 PM (PDT) October 30, 2019 RSVP Register in advance for this meeting: https://sjsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/d27cafcb8c4a783034538d7d4481ef37 After registering, you will receive a confirmation…
September 22-28, 2019 How many “banned books” does your library have? Join us for our Literary Photo Scavenger Hunt AND Win an Amazon gift card for the most Banned Book Photos! The ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom tracked 347 challenges to library, school and university materials and services in 2018. Of the 483 books challenged or banned in 2018, the Top 11 Most Challenged…