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Conference Circuit: 2014?s Events in Review

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At its conference, The Learning Resources Network emphasized the importance of “merging of old-school print-based marketing techniques with new-school media,” and the American Academy of Religion ’s meeting workshops gave attendees lessons in academic blogging, social media in the classroom, and web-based class projects.

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Member, Meet Sponsor: A Model for Reaching Under-Served Segments

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The Reference and User Services Association (part of the American Library Association) solicits sponsors for student members, on a one-to-one level. In 2014, I shared the story of the Northwest Food Processors Association, which eliminated dues for its associate member category , aimed at the smallest businesses and startups in its market.

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Is Social Crowdsourcing Good for Philanthropy, Anyway?

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But it also brought in people who might not otherwise engage with Bezos, like Madonna, who saw an opportunity to help her hometown of Detroit: @JeffBezos #Detroit @empowermentplan @DETBoxingGym @DetroitAcademy pic.twitter.com/UAIq5IRpRd. Libraries solve many of the issues in education and employment across the United States.

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