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American Library Association Embraces GLBT Book Month

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For the first time, the American Library Association is offering its main stage to GLBT Book Month, a long-running event that highlights the best in literature that reflects the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender culture. The post American Library Association Embraces GLBT Book Month appeared first on Associations Now.

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Association Brain Food: 1.12.24

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They discuss the growth of international online audiences, challenges with online networking and engagement, online content libraries and more. The United States of Associations The United States of Associations seeks to assemble association professionals from across the country for a fast-paced exchange of ideas.

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Conference Circuit: A Victory For Independent Bookstores

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Indie booksellers take center stage at the Library of Congress National Book Festival. The National Book Festival may not be led by an association, but the Library of Congress’ annual event is being heralded as a great promotional opportunity by members of the independent bookselling community. . The Week Ahead. Down the Line.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 9.4.20

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In conversations about virtual conferences, one question always arises: how to provide value to virtual sponsors and exhibitors. Layla Masri at Yes& offers 22 tips from the virtual conference trenches. Hybrid conferences. Bias in conferences. Virtual event tips. Sending website traffic to members. Washington Post ).

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Museums for All Initiative Attracts Visitors, Reaches Participation Goals

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Thanks to outreach efforts and the work of participating institutions, an initiative from the Association of Children’s Museums and the Institute of Museum and Library Services has met key milestones and is on track to reach its second year goals. museums and cultural institutions.

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Executive Connections: FORO 2007: The Transborder Library Forum

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FORO 2007: The Transborder Library Forum. The result, 16 years later, is a volunteer organization that cultivates a venue for the cooperative exchange of ideas, and the discussion of experiences and efforts concerning the provision of library services in the border regions between the U.S., Executive Connections. Mexico, and Canada.

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What Do Successful Associations Do Differently to Grow Globally?

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Offers digital library services: 46% versus 37%. Growers Conduct International Meetings, Conferences, and face-to-face Training at Significantly Higher Rates than Non-Growers. Organize more online professional development: 62% versus 55%. Maintain and grow a network of components or chapters: 44% versus 29%.

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