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PLA
Digital Inclusion: Libraries Transform Communities
21st Century community based library services are moving beyond traditional library buildings and the web. The future may be uncertain, but computers and technology are sure to be a part of it. The Colorado State Library has been increasing access to broadband, computers, and technology in communities across the state through the Colorado Public Computer Centers project. Philadelphia has gone beyond the public library walls by locating computer Hot Spots in community-anchor organizations that are satellites for library services and programming. Learn how to find funding, develop partnerships, and adapt this library project for your community.
Subjects: Technology, Partnerships, Digitization
YALSA
A Year of Programs for 10 to 14 Year Olds
This program will focus on bridging the gap between children and teen support in libraries through ready-made programming outlines and support materials.
Subjects: Young Adult Services, Youth Services, Children’s Services
MONDAY JUNE 25, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
ACRL_AFAS
HBCU Library Alliance - History and Accomplishments
The Historically Black Colleges and Universities Library Alliance was created to promote collaboration of information professionals and excellence in library leadership and services. The Alliance was recently awarded a Mellon grant to document its history and accomplishments. This program will allow Alliance members to discuss this historical collaborative effort and showcase some of their success stories.
Subjects: Administration and Management, Diversity, Leadership, Partnerships, Networking
Speakers: Shanesha R.F. Brooks-Tatum, Project Coordinator/Writer, HBCU Library Alliance; Sandra M. Phoenix, Executive Director, HBCU Library Alliance
GLBTRT
Lambda Literary Foundation Program (GLBT Round Table)
LLF panel with authors talking about winning glbt books
130 ALA ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION / PRELIMINARY PROGRAM WWW.ALAANNUAL.ORG
