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Where are the scholarships to go to this? - E. Maria DiGangi

I asked PLA about this, and here's their response: "Thank for the note. All PLA awards programs are at http://www.pla.org/ala.... We did have a provision for funding attendance at a PLA event, which could include the National Conference, through the Grow Your Own program. Let us know if there are further questions.Thanks much." - Jenny - Am Library Association

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I'd agree. It's not terribly useful for ALA to participate in FriendFeed in this way. Instead, they (he/she/it or whatever is behind the account) could be highlighting notable events and resources from ALA (such as they are). - Stephen Francoeur

Thanks, Daniel. I thought about that, but my goal is to remove as many barriers as possible, and forcing folks to do something themselves is a barrier in my mind. Heck, anything that takes more effort than clicking a button is a barrier these days, so I'm experimenting with a variety of options. I figure if we throw enough stuff at the wall, something will stick for someone, and the... more... - Jenny Levine

March 22, 2009 - Am Library Association

Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide suggestions for sustaining effective marketing and fundraising in challenging economic times. - Am Library Association

Findings -- Libraries have important roles to play in the unfolding internet saga, from preserving and organizing knowledge to accelerating and designing learning environments. Achieving sustainability is the new imperative, but the process is difficult, not easy. New mindsets, new strategies of collaboration and networking, widespread professional and staff engagement, and measuring and managing progress are all challenges to be met. - Am Library Association

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Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to discuss how text messaging offers a variety of ways to stay vital and visible to younger patrons with whom libraries most need to establish a relationship to ensure their future. - Am Library Association

Due to the recent global outbreak of Swine Influenza, EBSCO Publishing and the DynaMed Editors have made the main elements of the DynaMed clinical summary for Swine Influenza free to health care providers and institutions throughout the world. The DynaMed topic on Swine Influenza consolidates information from multiple sources for health care providers to stay current with recommendations for monitoring, diagnosing, and treating patients with flu-like illnesses during this outbreak. DynaMed Editors will continue to monitor information and update this topic as needed throughout this global crisis. - Am Library Association

By Ron Schachter -- February 2007 - Am Library Association

Kansas Government Information: A Service of the State Library of Kansas Blog - Am Library Association

Tracking cases around the world - Am Library Association

August 1990 - THE MEDIA BUSINESS: ADVERTISING - ADDENDA; Pro Bono - The New York Times - Am Library Association

Results of search term "library" at job search engine indeed.com - Am Library Association

Survey by LRS: Library Research Service - Am Library Association

A healthy outlook is marked by longer job searches and more part-time positions - Am Library Association

Resources for School Library Media Program Development. The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) is a division of the American Library Association (ALA). - Am Library Association

List of grants available from the American Library Association, geared toward publications, research & travel (especially to ALA meetings and conferences) - Am Library Association

The Office for Library Advocacy (OLA) supports the efforts of advocates seeking to improve libraries of all types by developing resources, a peer-to-peer advocacy network, and training for advocates at the local, state and national level. In order to achieve this goal, OLA works closely with the Public Information Office, the Chapter Relations Office, the Office for Government Relations, and other ALA units involved in advocacy on behalf of particular types of libraries or particular issues, in order to help better integrate these efforts into the overall advocacy planning and strategies of the association. OLA also works to cultivate future leadership in order to sustain the advocacy efforts of the association. - Am Library Association

List of grants available from the American Library Association - Am Library Association

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Lynden, Frederick C. U.S. College Book Price Information, 2008. Choice, v.46, no. 08, April 2009. - Am Library Association

The Reference and User Services Association (RUSA, a division of ALA) is pleased to offer a database of full-text reviews to its members and all online visitors. Using text from the “SOURCES” column of Reference and User Services Quarterly (RUSQ), this site contains reviews published since 1997. - Am Library Association

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Recent Grizzard Communication’s Conference Featured Unique Panel Discussion via Second Life - Am Library Association

There are 10 bookstores affiliated with the Los Angeles City Library system — six of them in the Valley. But only two — Platt and Encino public libraries — have bookstores that are open the same days and approximately the same hours as the library. - Am Library Association

Photos on Flickr from Second Life Library Tours sponsored by LearningTimes.net - Am Library Association

Announcements of live Cisco TechChats in Second Life and other activities - Am Library Association

Because flying to a virtual worlds conference misses the point... Really, WTF is THAT all about?We think the idea of flying to a virtual worlds conference is stupid. We want "from the trenches" accounts of how real work is being done in virtual environments from the people that are actually doing it. We want to do this in a virtual world, and we want to do it for free. The 3rd vBusiness Expo is gearing up for it's May (2009) event, register for updates. We'll let you know when it's time. - Am Library Association

Selected IBM clients and business partners are now being invited to work with IBM's Lotus Services organization to test this new software. The solution, which may be available by the second half of 2009, uses version 8.0 of IBM Lotus Sametime, and a plug-in designed by IBM Research for virtual worlds. When the software is developed fully, clients will be able to use it to connect any number of virtual worlds, such as OpenSim or Second Life. A demonstration of the software's capabilities is available at [ http://www.youtube.com/watch... ] IBM is in the forefront in exploring virtual worlds. Hundreds of IBM researchers, consultants, and developers are developing and providing new ways of learning, collaborating and doing business in virtual worlds. IBM is helping clients to develop their virtual world strategies, and is providing them with solutions and services that enable adopters to better collaborate. - Am Library Association