[Michlib-l] ALA News for December 5, 2017

[Steven Bowers]

ALA News for December 5, 2017

NEWS FROM THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

Acclaimed author, ballerina Misty Copeland to serve as 2018 National Library Week honorary chair
Bestselling author and American Ballet Theatre Principal Dancer Misty Copeland will lend her support to advocate for our nation’s libraries as honorary chair of National Library Week, April 8 – 14, 2018. Like librarians and library workers, Copeland’s efforts to lead social change through her writing and teaching fuel the transformation of lives through cultural understanding, education and lifelong learning.
“Libraries Transform: Libraries Lead” is the theme for this year’s 60th anniversary celebration of National Library Week, reminding the public that libraries of all types serve as community compasses that lead users to endless opportunities for community engagement, enrichment and development.
http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/12/acclaimed-author-ballerina-misty-copeland-serve-2018-national-library-week

Follow 2018 ALA Youth Media Award results live
Librarians and library staff are transforming lives by connecting youth with materials that educate, inspire and foster lifelong learning. The American Library Association (ALA) will reveal the next classics in children’s and young adult literature during its Youth Media Awards at 8 a.m. MT, Feb. 12, 20l8, from Denver, Colorado.
Libraries, schools and book lovers from around the globe will follow the action live through ALA social media channels and the live webcast at http://ala.unikron.com/2018.
Recognized worldwide for the high quality they represent, the ALA Youth Media Awards, including the prestigious Coretta Scott King Book,  Caldecott, Newbery and Printz Awards, guide parents, educators, librarians and others in selecting the best materials for youth. Award winners rarely go out of print and stay on library shelves for decades to come.
http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/12/follow-2018-ala-youth-media-award-results-live

ALA announces winners of the 2017 I Love My Librarian Award
Ten librarians were honored with the prestigious 2017 I Love My Librarian Award for their outstanding public service contributions. Selected from more than 1,100 nominations submitted by library users nationwide, including educators and members of the public, the winning librarians are being recognized for their leadership in transforming lives and communities through education and lifelong learning. The 1,125 nominations detail how librarians working in public, school, college, community college or university libraries have gone above and beyond to improve community members’ lives. In the United States there are 190,000 librarians working in libraries of all types, and only 100 librarians have been selected for this distinguished honor since the award’s inception in 2008.
http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/11/ala-announces-winners-2017-i-love-my-librarian-award

2018 Morris Award finalists announced
The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), selected five books as finalists for the 2018 William C. Morris Award, which honors the year’s best books written for young adults by a previously unpublished author. YALSA will name the 2018 award winner at the Youth Media Awards at 8 a.m. on Feb. 12 in Denver during the American Library Association’s Midwinter Meeting.
http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/2018-morris-award-finalists-announced

The Opioid Epidemic and Libraries: An American Libraries Live Webcast
The opioid epidemic has sunk its teeth into communities all over the United States, and many libraries are finding themselves caught right in the middle. This crisis creates a variety of issues for librarians—we find ourselves faced with security questions, questions about treatment, questions about community resources and even medical questions. It can be tough to know how to address these issues and where to begin.
On Dec. 11 at 1 pm EST, there will be a discussion on this issue with experts who can speak to the unique concerns that come with our obligation to serve our communities in this time of crisis. They will provide you with insights and best practices but will also be there to answer your questions and listen to your concerns.
Tune in to this free 60-minute webcast at 1 p.m. Eastern on Monday, Dec. 11 to learn more.
http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/12/opioid-epidemic-and-libraries-american-libraries-live-webcast

New class of 2018 Emerging Leaders announced
The American Library Association (ALA) has selected 50 people to participate in its 2018 class of Emerging Leaders.  The program is designed to enable library staff and information workers to participate in project planning work groups, network with peers, gain an inside look into ALA structure and have an opportunity to serve the profession in a leadership capacity early in their careers.
http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/new-class-2018-emerging-leaders-announced

‘Carnegie Coast-to-Coast Project’ hits the streets to celebrate Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence 2018 Shortlist
Twenty public libraries and five independent book stores across the country have been selected to participate in the new Carnegie Coast-to-Coast Project, which was created to celebrate and raise awareness of the Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction shortlist, while also engaging communities nationwide with these six, moving titles.
http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/12/carnegie-coast-coast-project-hits-streets-celebrate-andrew-carnegie-medals

ALSC seeks member content editor for Everyday Advocacy Initiative
The Association for Library Service to Children(ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), seeks a member content editor for its Everyday Advocacy (EA) initiative. The mission of Everyday Advocacy is to educate youth services librarians on the importance of advocacy and to provide them with tools to assist in articulating their own value within the library profession and community. Applications for this position are due Dec. 31, 2017.
http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/11/alsc-seeks-member-content-editor-everyday-advocacy-initiative

I LOVE MY LIBRARIAN AWARD WINNERS
Sheikla Blount
http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/11/columbiana-alabama-librarian-receives-national-public-service-honor

Rosemary Cooper
http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/11/warwick-n-y-librarian-receives-national-public-service-honor

Laurie Doan
http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/11/strafford-pennsylvania-librarian-receives-national-public-service-honor

Mary Jo Fayoyin
http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/11/savannah-georgia-librarian-receives-national-public-service-honor

Natalia Fernández
http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/11/corvallis-oregon-librarian-receives-national-public-service-honor

Marcia Kochel
http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/11/decatur-georgia-librarian-receives-national-public-service-honor

Rita Platt
http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/11/st-croix-falls-wisconsin-librarian-receives-national-public-service-honor

Timothy Ryan
http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/11/rochester-ny-librarian-receives-national-public-service-honor

Julie Bill, Annie Cipolla
http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/11/two-la-librarians-receive-national-public-service-honor



ALA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Call for Proposals for 2018 ALA Annual Conference Poster Sessions
http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/call-proposals-2018-ala-annual-conference-poster-sessions



ALSC NATIONAL INSTITUTE
Breakfast for Bill Speakers at 2018 ALSC National Institute
http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/breakfast-bill-speakers-2018-alsc-national-institute



ALA PUBLISHING
The complete guide to personal digital archiving
http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/11/complete-guide-personal-digital-archiving



WORKSHOPS, WEBINARS AND WEB COURSES
Become a Power Searcher
http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/11/new-workshop-become-power-searcher

Prepare for the Future: Tech Strategies You Need to Know
http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/new-workshop-prepare-future-tech-strategies-you-need-know

Digital Lives and Makerspaces
http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/digital-lives-and-makerspaces-lita-webinars

2018 ALCTS Fundamentals Web Course schedule now available
http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/2018-alcts-fundamentals-web-course-schedule-now-available

Mobile Makerspaces: Take Your Making on the Road
http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/new-workshop-mobile-makerspaces-take-your-making-road

AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Recognize outstanding service to the GLBT community through the 2018 GLBTRT awards
http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/12/recognize-outstanding-service-glbt-community-through-2018-glbtrt-awards

ALSC provides $70k in Strengthening Communities Through Libraries grants to 14 libraries
http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/11/alsc-provides-70k-strengthening-communities-through-libraries-grants-14

Nominations open for 2018 Lemony Snicket Prize for Noble Librarians Faced with Adversity
http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/12/nominations-open-2018-lemony-snicket-prize-noble-librarians-faced-adversity

Nominations open for Ken Haycock Award for Promoting Librarianship
http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/12/nominations-open-ken-haycock-award-promoting-librarianship

Oboler Award Deadline Extended
http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/oboler-award-deadline-extended

ALCTS awards registration grants for 2018 Midwinter Symposium
http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/alcts-awards-registration-grants-2018-midwinter-symposium

Applications Open for the 2018 LITA/Christian Larew Memorial Scholarship
http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/applications-open-2018-litachristian-larew-memorial-scholarship

Netanel Ganin named 2018 ALCTS Emerging Leader
http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/netanel-ganin-named-2018-alcts-emerging-leader

ALA seeks proposals for 2018-2019 Diversity Research Grant
http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/12/ala-seeks-proposals-2018-2019-diversity-research-grant

Chuong, Moran, Phoenix and Walker receive 2018 Penguin Random House Young Readers Group Award
http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/12/chuong-moran-phoenix-and-walker-receive-2018-penguin-random-house-young


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