Georgiawebgurl's Blog (6)

The OLAC Executive Board is pleased to announce that it has accepted the proposal from OLAC members Julia Huskey and Muriel Jackson to host the 2010 OLAC Conference at Macon, Georgia. The conference will be held Thursday, October 14, 2010 through Sunday, October 17, 2010. Please watch the list for further information and details about the conference, including opportunities to serve on the program committee and applications for the OLAC Conference Scholarship and Poster Session presentations. Continue

Public Library Innovation Grant from ICMA Local governments can now apply for an International City and County Management Association (ICMA) Public Library Innovation Grant. With the support of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, ICMA will provide $500,000 in grants to cities, towns, and counties that are committed to using their public library as a vital tool in addressing community priorities and issues in a unique, nontraditional manner. Individual grants will range from $20,000 to $60,… Continue

The College Libraries Section of ACRL is very pleased to announce its inaugural award for innovation in college librarianship. An award in the amount of $3,000 will be given to the applicant(s) who have demonstrated a capacity for innovation in working with or serving undergraduates or instructors in the areas of programs, services, and operations; or creating innovations for library colleagues that facilitate their ability to better serve the library’s community. Any member of ALA is eligible… Continue

I know nothing about this, but I'm posting it in case there is greater interest. I hope it is legit. We've just launched the website for the official "Librarians and Bibliophiles Havana Book Fair Tour" in Cuba from Saturday 14 to Saturday 21 February 2009. It takes place during the 18th Havana International Book Fair where dozens of countries and scores of publishers exhibit their works. It's a rare opportunity for professionals in library sciences, booksellers, educators and book lovers in g… Continue

Seeking: volunteers to appoint as committee members for the 2009-2010 Midwinter to Midwinter (MW-MW) committees. These committees are: Archives: http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/rts/nmrt/governance/handbook/nmrtcommittees/archivescommittee.cfm Handbook: http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/rts/n… Continue

Are you looking for funds to help pay for your trip to ALA Annual 2009 in Chicago? Apply by December 15, 2008 for the Shirley Olofson Memorial Award and you may receive a $1000 check to help defray the cost of attendance! Applicants must: 1. Be a member of ALA and NMRT 2. Be active in the library profession 3. Show promise or activity in the area of professional development 4. Have valid financial need 5. Have attended no more than five ALA annual conferences To apply, please visit:… Continue