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Library Group Launches Accessibility Grant Program 

Associations Now

The American Library Association’s $7 million fund is designed to support libraries in small and rural communities. The American Library Association has adapted one of its long-running programs to support accessibility needs at small-town and rural libraries. Among the recipients are a library in Bessemer, Penn.,

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Google, American Library Association Team on Coding Initiative

Associations Now

ALA is working with the tech giant to make resources available to librarians in an effort to make exploring code as easy for kids as exploring a book at the library. Libraries have always been important places to learn, especially for kids—and they’ve never been exclusively about books.

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Scientific Society Opens Its Digital Library for Open Access Week

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To promote the importance of open access, the Electrochemical Society is allowing everyone to access its digital library. Phase one began in February 2014 and allows authors to choose if they would like their manuscripts that are submitted for publication in ECS journals to be accessed openly.

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Conference Circuit: 2014?s Events in Review

Associations Now

2014 was rife with incredible conferences that inspired attendees to think, collaborate, and act. Though we don’t have nearly enough space to sing everyone’s praises, we’re using 2014′s last Conference Circuit to look at some of the biggest themes and trends of the past year and perhaps inspire your 2015 conferences.

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Inked: Librarians Show Off Tattoos to Raise Library Awareness

Associations Now

The Rhode Island Library Association is getting people talking with its new 2014 calendar featuring librarians and their tats. Try challenging a stereotype like the Rhode Island Library Association, which recently released a calendar of tattooed librarians. “It Want to get people talking about your industry?

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Associations: Solving the Skills Gap with Digital Credentials

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EDUCAUSE implemented a digital badge program in 2014. Young Adult Library Services Association. The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) supports library staff in alleviating the challenges teens face and putting all teens ‒ especially those with greatest need ‒ on the path to successful and fulfilling lives.

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You are worthy

Association Advocacy Chick

Last week, I was among the honorees of Association Trends’ 2014 Salute to Association Excellence. “ You spent many years with your head in books and at the library. For those not familiar, the ceremony honors those who have contributed their time and talent to the association community.

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