American Libraries has provided the State of America’s Libraries 2013: A Report from the American Library Association in a new digital format.
This 80+ paged colored publication is filled with informative articles connecting communities to local libraries; mapping changes occurring in the eBook industry; tracking the rise of digital content; the impact of social media; current battles over censorship and much more.
Click here to view this special edition available only online!
National Library Week was first established in 1958. Over the last 55 years, every April, libraries and librarians are celebrated across the country.
During National Library Week, held this year on April 14-20th, CMLE would like to recognize our members, representing multiple library types, who continue to foster information literacy, support communities and champion access to valuable resources.
This Week’s Events
Additional information about the history of National Library Week can be found here.
If you would like additional resources to help promote your library-try this link which includes a short public service announcement (PSA) video featuring Caroline Kennedy.
Click here for a map of libraries across the United States-searchable by state and categorized by library type.
We’ve Learned… is designed to keep our readers informed about news concerning personnel in CMLE libraries/media centers. Please keep us informed of any “happenings” regarding staff members in your area so that we can include them in the next write-up! Happenings can include: changes in staffing, awards, honors… you get the idea!
This post was submitted by Mary Mackay and Dhaivyd Hilgendorf.
CHICAGO — Applications are being accepted through May 10 for Leading to the Future, a unique four-day immersion leadership development program for future library leaders offered by ALA in Chicago, Aug. 12-15, 2013. Led by ALA President Maureen Sullivan with ACRL Content Strategist Kathryn Deiss, this inaugural Leadership Institute will include a structured learning track as well as the opportunity for individual development and is limited to 35 participants.
Designed for mid-career librarians ready for increased leadership responsibility, the institute will help participants develop and practice their leadership skills in areas critical to the future of the libraries they lead. The curriculum will include, among other topics:
Participants in the program will have the opportunity to form a vibrant learning community and network—an essential and powerful element of effective leadership growth and development. Participants will also: return to their institution with greater self-awareness and self-confidence, equipped with better skills for leading, coaching, collaborating and engaging within their organizations and in their communities; return as better leaders, prepared to identify, develop and implement solutions that will benefit all stakeholders; and earn approximately 30 hours of continuing education contact hours.
The Leadership Institute selection committee seeks a diverse participant mix based on type of library (public, academic, school, special, etc.), organizational responsibility, geography, gender and race/ethnicity. The selective process will be based on demonstrated leadership potential, professional achievement and community or campus involvement. Particular attention will be given to applicants’ personal statements as well as those of their references. Additional criteria can be found on the ALA Leadership Institute page. Inclusion in the institute is by online application only, and applicants may nominate themselves or be nominated by their employer. Thanks to a subsidy from ALA in this inaugural year, the total cost for each participant (including food, lodging, and materials but excluding travel) will be $750.
Completed applications are due by May 10, 2013
Are you responsible for assisting with the annual or semi-annual weeding of books in your library’s collection?
Booklist is a free website (and a database) sponsored by American Libraries Association (ALA). This month, Booklist Online is offering a free weeding Webinar aptly titled, “Weeding the Basics and Beyond.”
This webinar will be held on Tuesday, April 16th at 1 pm (Central Time).
Click here to register!