Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

The American Library Association is asking the public to speak up against a decision by Macmillan to severely limit the number of e-books libraries can carry upon a title’s initial release. From the petition page: This embargo would limit libraries’ ability to provide access to information for all.

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Association Navigator

JANUARY 29, 2013

Meetings & Conventions magazine has a great library of checklists that will help you in planning a wide range of events. The M&E library isn’t easy to find, but it includes 15 pages of lists including the following that I found very interesting: 1. Verto Solutions plans and executes dozens (almost hundreds) of events each year.

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Associations Now

JULY 11, 2019

The American Association of Law Libraries’ 2019 Annual Meeting & Conference begins this weekend in Washington, DC. Organization: American Association of Law Libraries. Attendees have the chance to tour local library institutions during their time in DC. Rundown Attendees: 1,400. Exhibitors: 80 plus. Sessions: 70.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 11, 2017

With financial support from a federal agency, the Internet Archive is launching a program for libraries around the country to archive community websites in much the same way the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine does. The post Internet Archive Launches Program for Local Libraries appeared first on Associations Now.

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Wild Apricot

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

” This is what Lily, the membership manager of a small Library Association wanted to accomplish. “I want to create a membership site where people can fill out a form and pay online to get access to my community and resources.” After doing.

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Associations Now

MARCH 15, 2017

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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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

The American Library Association’s Book Club Central aims to centralize resources for book clubs, encourage reading, and highlight libraries’ role in their communities. Award-winning actor Sarah Jessica Parker, an avid reader and library supporter, is partnering with ALA to serve as honorary chair.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 10, 2017

By handing out bronze, silver, and gold stars, the Pennsylvania Library Association is recognizing libraries implementing an initiative to improve the state and its residents. Launched five years ago, PA Forward aims to improve Pennsylvania’s citizens, communities, economy, and workforce through library services.

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Wild Apricot

MAY 26, 2021

This month, we've added a Resource Library on our website where you can find e-books, checklists and more with tips on how to grow your organization. You can also anticipate the version 7.21 release early next month, featuring an email template to.

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HighRoad Solution

JANUARY 25, 2021

Here’s perhaps the understatement of the century—sometimes email templates can be fussy. Who's with me on this? I think it's fair to say that, regardless of the platform, as marketers we've all peeled back the HTML veil to try and retrofit and/or augment our templates. We know what we want for our organization and our brand.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 21, 2015

When people think of libraries, they think of books. Here’s how the American Library Association has helped enable that mission around the country. Doors of libraries are open for all—including the homeless. For many, libraries have become a refuge. Serving the Homeless a Priority. ” A Public Space for All.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 4, 2016

Seven years after the first tiny schoolhouse went up on a post, Little Free Libraries are everywhere. In an era where there’s always something new to read on a smartphone or laptop, the Little Free Library concept seems kind of antiquated. People responded quickly to Bol’s idea. Is this just a fluke of nature?

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Associations Now

APRIL 6, 2016

The American Library Association supports eliminating overdue charges, calling them a “barrier to library services.” ” Meanwhile, its state counterpart in Wisconsin has endorsed legislation empowering libraries to use collection agencies to gather up unpaid late fees. Those fees have now reached $6.8

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Associations Now

JULY 12, 2016

As innovative maker spaces seem to be pushing out book stacks in school libraries, the American Association of School Librarians posits that there’s room for both—and that certified school librarians are the most qualified professionals to give students the best of both worlds. But there’s so much more to today’s libraries.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 6, 2016

The post Best Benefit Ever: Reading Library appeared first on Associations Now. Other benefits: Beyond continuing education, ASRT membership provides exclusive discounts at top retailers like Ford, Home Depot, and Dell. Members also have access to a private online social network that allows them to connect with 153,000 colleagues.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

A coalition of library organizations has stepped into the legal showdown between the Federal Communications Commission and the telecommunications industry over open internet rules. The groups warn that a ruling favoring broadband providers could harm library services. Telecom Association v. In their filing [PDF] to the U.S.

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Higher Logic

APRIL 14, 2020

While they're there, they're posting more discussions (posts were up 48%) and engaging with content (library views saw a 100% increase and library downloads went up 122% since February). Library downloads this week were almost equal to the downloads they saw in the whole first quarter.

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Associations Now

APRIL 30, 2014

A division of the American Library Association is helping promote the importance of multicultural resources for kids in U.S. libraries to help mark Children’s Day/Book Day today. children’s books feature nonwhite individuals, according to data compiled by the American Library Association [PDF]. Less than 10 percent of U.S.

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Associations Now

JUNE 3, 2015

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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Blue Sky eLearn

APRIL 20, 2020

Create a Library of Content . The easiest way to start building up your library of content is recording your live virtual events. By charging people to access the library of content, you’ll also be increasing your revenue steam. Create content specifically for on-demand courses.

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Associations Now

APRIL 12, 2016

The release of the latest edition of the American Library Association’s Top 10 Most Frequently Challenged Books list coincides with political attention being paid to censorship. Generally, the books tend to be ones that community members wanted restricted or removed from a library or school. James’ Fifty Shades of Grey.

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Associations Now

APRIL 12, 2016

The release of the latest edition of the American Library Association’s Top 10 Most Frequently Challenged Books list coincides with political attention being paid to censorship. Generally, the books tend to be ones that community members wanted restricted or removed from a library or school. James’ Fifty Shades of Grey.

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Associations Now

APRIL 21, 2015

Over the weekend, the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA) planted a tree and placed a stone with it to honor the memory of Michael Brown, the teenager who was shot and killed by a police officer in Ferguson. The post American Library Association’s Ferguson Memorial Damaged appeared first on Associations Now.'

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SCD Group

AUGUST 13, 2013

A story about the “controversial” make-over at the New York Public Library caught my eye. As you read the story, you’ll see a “divide” between those wanting a traditional library and those wanting a “wired library.”. SCD Group association management associations AP libraries association executives ASAE'

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Associations Now

AUGUST 1, 2016

With the development of a new digital library, Tennessee high school students will be switching from print textbooks to online learning materials this school year. The post Tennessee Education Groups Create Digital Library for High Schoolers appeared first on Associations Now.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 20, 2015

To promote the importance of open access, the Electrochemical Society is allowing everyone to access its digital library. The post Scientific Society Opens Its Digital Library for Open Access Week appeared first on Associations Now. The effort is in honor of Open Access Week , which this year runs Oct.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 15, 2014

The American Library Association has been outspoken in criticizing the latest version of Adobe’s electronic reader software, which tracks the reading habits of its users—a major no-no in the library world. The American Library Association (ALA) wants to make sure that patrons’ reading choices stay private.

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Elevating Engagement

MARCH 31, 2023

An outcome-based member message might look like this: To make completing your annual CE requirements easier, we have developed a learning library of over 75 titles. An identity-based member message might look like this: We know our membership is full of people who love to learn, so we built a learning library for you. Both can be true.

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Associations Now

MAY 6, 2015

The Re:Create Coalition brings together various groups from the technology, trade, and library industries. A group of library, technology, and trade organizations have joined together to advocate for simpler and more transparent copyright laws. The alliance will advocate for less-stifling copyright laws that foster innovation.

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Associations Now

JUNE 12, 2013

The Young Adult Library Services Association hopes to attract more teens to their local libraries with an approach deeply rooted in social media and digital content. There once was a time when libraries frowned upon people using their mobile devices there. How is your association encouraging digital creativity?

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Associations Now

JULY 2, 2013

With the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance exchanges set to come online in a few months, the American Library Association is teaming up with the federal government to help provide information about them to the public. More details: Why libraries? The library initiative will begin on Oct.

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Associations Now

JULY 17, 2013

This new library will help us to maintain and advance George Washington’s timeless relevance in our fast-changing world. The Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association, originally founded to help save and preserve the estate of George Washington, worked for more than 150 years to open a library in honor of America’s first president.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 14, 2013

The American Library Association is launching a new Digital Inclusion Survey to better demonstrate the role libraries play in providing public access to technology. I believe we all will be better equipped to make the case for libraries with data from this vital new study.”.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 23, 2013

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? Brendan Ryan, February.

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Ungrated

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

., neighborhood started its Little Free Library with books as “food” for the mind. Homeowner Jessica Bell founded and maintained the library in Briarwood Homeowners Association, a community of 202 single-family homes, by regularly stocking it with books. Now, it’s a little food pantry for the body. It wasn’t empty for long.

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Blue Sky eLearn

JUNE 20, 2018

I am reminded of libraries, which in many ways, are quite similar to associations. I recently watched a great video , which showcased Vancouver’s central library branch, as they are intentionally employing non-traditional library offerings, in order to evolve with the Digital Age. Allow me to draw a comparative line.

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YourMembership Blog

AUGUST 11, 2017

While many of my friends and coworkers spent childhood days on the field engaging in some sort of team sport, it will come as a shock to absolutely no one that my days were spent in the school library. appeared first on YourMembership.

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