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September 14, 2009
IMLS Grant Will Help Libraries Help the Unemployed Job seekers have packed libraries around the country during recent months, searching online job sites, building resumes, making use of a wide range of other employment services and resources. More help is on the way. mark for My Articles similar articles
Information Today
July 22, 2014
OCLC Gets Grant to Promote Early Literacy in Public Libraries OCLC's project will increase libraries' awareness of the new service model and help library staff members and administrators support their early literacy services. mark for My Articles similar articles
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August 18, 2008
WebJunction Launches New Social Learning Site OCLC announced that WebJunction, the online learning community for librarians and library staff, has launched a new social and learning experience mark for My Articles similar articles
Information Today
March 27, 2014
Upcoming Meetings Discuss IMLS Funding IMLS (Institute of Museum and Library Services) will host a series of daylong meetings with library stakeholders to discuss IMLS' funding strategies mark for My Articles similar articles
Information Today
September 10, 2012
OCLC's WebJunction Receives Operating Grant From The Gates Foundation OCLC received a $4.1 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to support 5 years of ongoing operations of WebJunction, the learning place for libraries. mark for My Articles similar articles
Information Today
February 3, 2015
ALA Educates Libraries About the E-rate Program The American Library Association launched the Got E-rate? initiative, which encourages library leaders to apply for internet discounts as part of the E-rate program. mark for My Articles similar articles
Information Today
May 10, 2010
Project Compass Helps Libraries Help Unemployed Patrons Find Work Project Compass, launched by OCLC WebJunction and the State Library of North Carolina, features four regional summits where state library officers are sharing best practices on meeting the workforce needs of their communities. mark for My Articles similar articles
Information Today
November 2000
Libraries Receive Grants to Digitize Resources The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the federal agency that lends support to the nation's museums and libraries, has announced the recipients of its Library Preservation and Digitization Grants... mark for My Articles similar articles
Information Today
April 17, 2008
ALA Releases `The State of America's Libraries' Report Libraries of all kinds continue to be "engines of learning, literacy, and economic development in communities nationwide." mark for My Articles similar articles
Information Today
July 29, 2014
ALA Survey Reveals Statistics on Technology in Libraries The survey found that almost 100% of U.S. public libraries provide workforce development training programs, online resources for finding jobs, and other technology skills training. mark for My Articles similar articles
Information Today
March 28, 2013
EveryoneOn Launches to Promote Digital Literacy March 21, 2013 marked the launch of Everyone On -- a national campaign to promote the importance of digital literacy skills and increase access to computer and internet training. mark for My Articles similar articles
Information Today
July 9, 2012
Paula J. Hane
The Challenging Landscape of Ebooks in Libraries The overall growth in digital content of all kinds, and in particular, the growing importance and acceptance of ebooks, has clearly presented great opportunities for libraries, as well as plenty of challenges. mark for My Articles similar articles
Information Today
July 23, 2015
Innovative Publishes Report on Libraries and the Web Innovative released a survey report of 4,000-plus academic library users in the U.K. mark for My Articles similar articles
Information Today
February 19, 2009
WebJunction Offers Guide to Library Management Competencies WebJunction, the online learning community for librarians and library staff, has released Library Management Competencies, to help library managers be more successful in their work. mark for My Articles similar articles
Information Today
April 18, 2013
New OCLC Registry Service Shines a Spotlight on Libraries OCLC announced that libraries can increase their visibility on the web by registering basic local information with the OCLC Library Spotlight program, a free service that works with popular web services to promote libraries. mark for My Articles similar articles
Information Today
November 15, 2012
OCLC Expands Partnership With Goodreads OCLC announced that it expanded its strategic partnership with Goodreads, which claims to be the world's largest site for readers and book recommendations, to help provide greater visibility for all libraries. mark for My Articles similar articles
Information Today
March 19, 2007
OCLC Acquires TechAtlas Tech Planning Software OCLC has acquired TechAtlas technology planning software and begin an intensive round of design and development work to extend its features. mark for My Articles similar articles
Information Today
April 15, 2014
Barbie E. Keiser
National Library Week 2014: Lives Change @ Your Library The United States has celebrated National Library Week during the second week of April (aka School Library Month) since 1958. This year, it's being celebrated April 13-19, with author Judy Blume serving as honorary chair. mark for My Articles similar articles
Information Today
December 16, 2014
E-Rate Program Increases Broadband Budget The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved an E-rate program modernization order that will expand public libraries' broadband access. mark for My Articles similar articles
Information Today
November 17, 2011
New Resources From NoveList to Connect Library Patrons to Services The NoveList website and a corresponding Facebook page have been designed to help librarians connect their patrons to more books and more library services. mark for My Articles similar articles
Information Today
November 12, 2015
OCLC Research Shares Patron Behavior Study Findings It offers an overview of user-behavior findings for librarians, information scientists, and library and information science students and researchers so they can plan for future user-centered library services. mark for My Articles similar articles
Information Today Sony Announces Inaugural Participants in Reader Library Program The program will provide participating libraries with in-house training on digital reading devices, educational materials to help librarians and patrons learn more about ebooks, and digital reading devices for library staff use and patron demonstrations. mark for My Articles similar articles
Information Today
April 19, 2012
New Multimedia Tools Help Museums, Libraries Support 21st Century Skills The Institute of Museum and Library Services revamped the webpage for its Museums, Libraries, and 21 st Century Skills initiative. Museums and libraries visiting the page will now be able organize 21 st-century skills workshops in their communities. mark for My Articles similar articles
Information Today
April 14, 2011
ALA Releases 'The State of America's Libraries, 2011' The Great Recession may have come to an end, but hard-pressed Americans continue to turn to their local libraries for help in finding a job or launching their own business. This is one trend listed in the report. mark for My Articles similar articles
Information Today
June 24, 2014
TLC Unveils Web-Based Product Line The new product line facilitates desk-free interactions with library patrons through the products' web-based, mobile functionality. mark for My Articles similar articles
Information Today
February 5, 2007
WebJunction Offers Web Conferencing Service for Libraries Live Space combines robust and feature-rich, yet easy-to-use, technology with the training and support to use the Web conferencing service successfully. mark for My Articles similar articles
Information Today
April 29, 2014
Nancy K. Herther
FCC and IMLS Focus on Libraries, Broadband, and the Future of Net Neutrality Libraries as Key to Addressing the Digital Divide... The FCC Announces a Game-Change for Net Neutrality... Governmental and Business Efforts to Speed Up Access... mark for My Articles similar articles
Information Today
September 5, 2013
Grant to Study How Public Libraries, Government Interact The SUNY University at Albany's Center for Technology in Government will be taking a closer look at how public libraries help citizens interact with their local government, thanks to a $99,713 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services mark for My Articles similar articles
Information Today
April 8, 2014
Associations Team Up for Research-Tracking Service The Association of Research Libraries received a joint $1 million grant from IMLS (Institute of Museum and Library Services) and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, which will help ARL develop and launch the SHared Access Research Ecosystem. mark for My Articles similar articles
D-Lib
April 2006
Bonita Wilson
Change and the Need for Innovation Numerous challenges face libraries and other information organizations in this time of rapid change in both technology and culture. mark for My Articles similar articles
Information Today
August 26, 2010
"Geek the Library" Campaign Now Available to All U.S. Libraries The campaign is designed to highlight the vital role of public libraries in today's challenging economic environment and to increase local library support. mark for My Articles similar articles
Information Today
April 25, 2013
Nancy K. Herther
Simon & Schuster Joins `Big 6' in Moving Ebooks Into Libraries On April 15, 2013, Simon & Schuster became the last of the "Big Six" (now actually five with the merger of Random House and Penguin) publishers to dip their toes into the waters of ebook sales to libraries. mark for My Articles similar articles
Information Today
June 21, 2010
IMLS Launches National Campaign to Promote Community Engagement The national campaign, Making the Learning Connection, is intended to help communities assess their needs and contribute to a shared vision for 21st century learning. mark for My Articles similar articles
Information Today
July 1, 2014
Nancy K. Herther
Libraries Continue to Battle for Fair Access to Ebooks Academic and special libraries have found comparatively fewer problems in gaining access to ebooks for their clients than school and public libraries. mark for My Articles similar articles
Information Today
August 13, 2012
ALA Releases Report on Ebook Business Models for Public Libraries The report, which was created by the ALA Digital Content and Libraries Working Group, suggests opportunities for publishers to showcase content through public libraries. mark for My Articles similar articles
Information Today
April 28, 2015
Barbie E. Keiser
National Library Week 2015 Celebrates Unlimited Possibilities @ Your Library The American Library Association provides libraries with marketing collateral (e.g., posters, sample press releases, badges, and images for promotion on social media) and programming ideas. mark for My Articles similar articles
Information Today
April 14, 2015
TLC Introduces New Release of CARL-Connect The Library Corp. announced the availability of CARL*Connect 1.2, the latest general release, with extra flexibility for library patrons and a more proactive patron experience. mark for My Articles similar articles
Information Today
May 20, 2014
Barbie E. Keiser
Give Your Library the Edge The Edge Initiative is a toolkit designed to help public libraries "demonstrate how their work adds value and supports strong outcomes" in the communities they serve. mark for My Articles similar articles
Information Today
March 5, 2007
ProQuest CSA's Marketing Toolkit for Public Libraries Makes Its Debut ProQuest CSA just launched a free Library Marketing Toolkit for public librarians, who are facing many challenges today. mark for My Articles similar articles
Information Today
October 20, 2011
Pew Research Center Unveils New Initiative on Libraries in Digital Age The Pew Research Center announced plans to study how the role of public libraries is changing in the digital age and how library patrons' needs and expectations are shifting. mark for My Articles similar articles
Information Today
January 9, 2012
Barbie E. Kaiser
New IMLS Strategic Plan 2012-2016 Every 5 years, federal government agencies create a roadmap for themselves, and the Institute for Museum and Library Services is no exception. mark for My Articles similar articles
D-Lib
February 2009
Bonita Wilson
Challenges and Opportunities Historically, libraries have been instrumental in helping individuals and businesses through difficult economic times mark for My Articles similar articles
Information Today
July 7, 2011
Paula J. Hane
Ebook Developments Were HOT at ALA At the recent American Library Association Annual conference, it's clear that librarians are focused on embracing the expanding digital world and specifically on providing ebooks as part of library services. mark for My Articles similar articles
Information Today
February 13, 2012
ALA Reaches Out to Ebook Publishers; Penguin Terminates OverDrive Contract American Library Association president Molly Raphael led an ALA delegation to New York recently to meet separately with representatives from publishers Penguin, Macmillan, Random House, Simon & Schuster, and Perseus. mark for My Articles similar articles
Information Today
August 2000
TLC Unveils New Version of Site.Solution The Library Corporation (TLC) has announced the release of a powerful new version of its Site.Solution product, designed to enable libraries of all sizes and types to create new, or dramatically enhanced, Web sites---easily, affordably, and quickly. mark for My Articles similar articles
Information Today
January 3, 2013
OverDrive Announces Record Ebook Traffic and Next Gen Services Public libraries using OverDrive's Next Generation digital lending platform served a record number of ebook, audiobook, music, and video titles to patrons on Christmas Day. mark for My Articles similar articles
Information Today
September 22, 2015
Nancy K. Herther
Libraries Find Creative Ways to Color Outside the Lines This is the second year that all types of libraries reached out "to their communities in new and engaging ways," with the shared event Outside the Lines. mark for My Articles similar articles
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December 28, 2009
Tim Beyers
How to Get Free Investing Advice In the New Year, resolve to get more from your local library. mark for My Articles similar articles
Information Today
September 29, 2015
TLC Implements Bar Code Scanning in CARL-Connect Products The Library Corp. introduced 2D bar code scanning in CARL*Connect to help library staffers capture new patrons' driver's licenses or ID cards and store their information in the library's database. mark for My Articles similar articles
Information Today
June 14, 2010
Support for Public Access to Oil Leak Monitoring Data Almost 40 organizations led by OpenTheGovernment.org and including a number of library associations, joined in sending a letter to President Obama urging him to give the public access to all monitoring data. mark for My Articles similar articles