American Library Association

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Name: American Library Association
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'Muslim Journeys' Discussion Series Begins May 30

The Somerville Public Library is launching a new book discussion series called "Muslim Journeys," according to an announcement from the city of Somerville.The discussion series is funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library ... [Published Somerville Patch - 3 hours ago]
First reported 23 hours ago - Updated 23 hours ago - 1 reports

Weber librarian advertises summer fun in chicken suit

The Weber County Library System has been stepping up efforts to publicize its summer activities, adding a revamped website and Facebook page to its assets, and the library staff has devised a new way to incite people to join in the fun.Sarah Lovato, a ... [Published Individual.com - 23 hours ago]
First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Children's Librarian Appointed to National Committee

Ashley Waring is the Children's Librarian at the Reading Public Library and was recently appointed to the Liaison with National Organizations Serving Children and Youth Committee. The national committee is part of the Association for Library Service to ... [Published Reading Patch - May 17 2013]
First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Mid-Continent receives national award

Press Release Kearney Courier | 0 commentsThe Mid-Continent Public Library received the John Cotton Dana Award for its Access branding campaign. Known as one of the most prestigious awards in library marketing and public relations, the John Cotton Dana ... [Published Kearney Courier - May 16 2013]
First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

BRIEF: Visit SLO mosque; learn about Islam

An open house planned for Saturday at Mosque of Nasreen in San Luis Obispo will introduce the public to Islamic beliefs and practices and the local Muslim community. Hosted by the Islamic Society of San Luis Obispo County and the Muslim Students Association ... [Published Individual.com - May 16 2013]
First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Teen financial literacy focus of workshops at Public Library

Grant from FINRA to fund ‘Smart investing@your library’ program for studentsThe Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County was one of 14 public libraries nationwide chosen through a competitive process to win a grant to fund “Smart investing@your ... [Published Cincinnati Herald - May 16 2013]
First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Internet Filters at Library May Be Tightened, Attorney Says

The attorney for the Montville Township Public Library Board and a retired attorney who advocates for blocking pornography on library computers offer different advice on whether public libraries must turn off Internet filters at an adult patron's req ... [Published Montville Patch - May 16 2013]
First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Muslim Journeys Bookshelf collection awarded to Waynesboro Public Library

Waynesboro Public Library (WPL) is one of 840 libraries and state humanities councils across the country selected to receive the Bridging Cultures Bookshelf: Muslim Journeys from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the American Library ... [Published Augusta Free Press - May 16 2013]
First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

What is the Association of College & Research Libraries? Part I

The Chicago-based Association of College and Research Libraries (A.C.R.L.), a division of the Chicago-based American Library Association (A.L.A.), is a professional association of academic and research libraries, and academic and research... ... [Published Examiner.com - May 15 2013]
First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

DeLauro Applauds Federal Grant for Gateway Community College

WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) today released the following statement applauding the National Endowment for the Humanities’ (NEH) grant to Gateway Community College in New Haven, awarded in collaboration with the American Library Association ... [Published Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro - May 15 2013]
First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

Watchdog: Attorney protects porn at Morris libraries by giving bad advice

Dan Kleinman, who runs SafeLibraries.Blogspot.com, said it's his duty as a former attorney to file a complaint with the Office of Attorney Ethics.In a copy of the complaint Kleinman said would be mailed Tuesday, he alleges Grossi "has materially mislead ... [Published New Jersey Online - May 14 2013]
First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

Ten libraries selected to receive advocacy training as part of Neal-Schuman Foundation grant to United for Libraries

PHILADELPHIA - United for Libraries has selected 10 libraries to receive expert advocacy training in cycle one of the Citizens-Save-Libraries program, funded by the Neal-Schuman Foundation.Advocacy experts will provide onsite training to friends of the ... [Published ALA - May 14 2013]

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The discussion series is funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association and "aims to familiarize the American public with Islam and the cultural heritage of Islamic civilizations around the world" the announcement says
...instead of attacking people, he should really go to the legislature and see if there is anything that can be done to set better rules," she said.  "His energy is misplaced by directing his frustration toward me."
"This whole thing is all in good fun. I hope it shows the county that we really believe in the services that the WCLS is providing" Lovato said
..." He has seen serious conversations about al-Qaeda derailed in the classroom because "any discussion about it is undermined right off the bat by accusations of xenophobia, Islamophobia, etc."

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'Muslim Journeys' Discussion Series Begins May 30 [Published Somerville Patch - 3 hours ago]
Library Internet Filter Debate Sparks Conflict ... [Published Parsippany Patch - 22 hours ago]
Weber librarian advertises summer fun in chicke... [Published Individual.com - 23 hours ago]
Muslim Journeys: Let’s talk about it … again [Published World Magazine - May 17 2013]
Children's Librarian Appointed to National Comm... [Published Reading Patch - May 17 2013]
Authors to appear at Martha Washington Inn in A... [Published TriCities.com - May 16 2013]
Mid-Continent receives national award [Published Kearney Courier - May 16 2013]
BRIEF: Visit SLO mosque; learn about Islam [Published Individual.com - May 16 2013]
Teen financial literacy focus of workshops at P... [Published Cincinnati Herald - May 16 2013]
Internet Filters at Library May Be Tightened, A... [Published Montville Patch - May 16 2013]
BEA For All: A Librarian’s Guide to BookExpo Am... [Published Library Journal - May 16 2013]
Muslim Journeys Bookshelf collection awarded to... [Published Augusta Free Press - May 16 2013]
New Traveling Exhibition Tells the Story of Abr... [Published Springfield Patch - May 15 2013]
What is the Association of College & Research L... [Published Examiner.com - May 15 2013]
US Embassy supports education in Dominica [Published Dominica News Online - May 15 2013]
‘Living Together,’ a new collection of stories,... [Published C & G Newspapers - May 15 2013]
DeLauro Applauds Federal Grant for Gateway Comm... [Published Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro - May 15 2013]
Sign up for a behind-the-scenes tour of Frank L... [Published ALA - May 14 2013]
Recruit at ALA JobLIST Placement Center [Published ALA - May 14 2013]
Libraries Closing Digital Divide Thanks to BTOP... [Published Broadband Properties Magazine - May 14 2013]
Watchdog: Attorney protects porn at Morris libr... [Published New Jersey Online - May 14 2013]
New AASL eCOLLAB advocacy archives provide prof... [Published ALA - May 14 2013]
Kirk elected 2014-2015 AASL president [Published ALA - May 14 2013]
AASL Innovative Reading Grant recipient can be ... [Published ALA - May 14 2013]
Ten libraries selected to receive advocacy trai... [Published ALA - May 14 2013]
‘Reimagining Libraries’ with Anythink at United... [Published ALA - May 14 2013]
Film Series at Library Celebrates Different Cul... [Published Marietta Patch - May 13 2013]
Michigan school: 'Anne Frank' will stay [Published Christian Science Monitor - May 13 2013]
Caroline Kemper German "Kiki" Longmoor [Published Salina Journal - May 12 2013]
Save the Adaptation of Lauren Oliver's Delirium... [Published GoPetition - May 11 2013]
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Controversial Cyber Security Bill CISPA Passed ... [Published Voice of Grey Hat - Apr 23 2013]
Controversial   Cyber Security Bill CISPA Passed Again By The US House Couple of months ago we reported that the White House is planning for an executive cyber security order , from some official sources it has also come to know that ...
The latest Jonathan Keats emanation [Published Wired: Beyond the Beyond - Apr 22 2013]
He knows how to keep busy. For Immediate Release contact: jonathon_keats@yahoo.com BERLIN GALLERY PRESENTS SMELLY PHEROMONE PAINTINGS AS MAJOR UPGRADE TO ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM First Twelve Olfactory Canvases by American Artist Jonathon Keats To Be ...
Authors Guild Shuts Itself Off From Public Crit... [Published Techdirt - Apr 18 2013]
We've written numerous times about Scott Turow during his time as head of the Author's Guild, and the amazing thing to me is that despite the fact he's been getting blistering criticism from a variety of people -- including tons of authors -- he never, ...
Late Night: “Captain Underpants” Most Challenge... [Published Firedoglake - Apr 17 2013]
The American Library Association has released its list of the most challenged books of the past year , and Fifty Shades of Grey was only number four on the list, beaten out by the charming and funny kid’s book series,  Captain Underpants, Sherman ...
Eric Holder, The American Library Association A... [Published Techdirt - Apr 09 2013]
As has been pointed out before, the Internet is for porn (when not being used for bogus lawsuits). Unfortunately, the Internet was thoroughly dissed by Morality in Media's "Dirty Dozen" list, which names and shames the 12 filthiest "enablers" of our nation's ...
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A Texan Author's Fable to be Featured at Book E... [Published PR Newswire: Consumer Products & Retail - Apr 26 2013]
ALA Unveils Finalists for 2013 Andrew Carnegie ... [Published PR Newswire: Entertainment & Media - Apr 25 2013]
Enslow Publishers Announces Release of eBooks [Published PR.com Press Releases - Apr 17 2013]
Enslow Publishers Offers Bargain eBook for Limi... [Published PR.com Press Releases - Apr 02 2013]
Six Elsevier Works Included in Choice Outstandi... [Published PR Newswire: Entertainment & Media - Mar 04 2013]
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