[Michlib-l] ALA News for May 2, 2017

[Steven Bowers]

ALA News for May 2, 2017

NEWS FROM THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION



ALA applauds FY2017 budget increase for IMLS, calls on library supporters to defend federal library funding in FY2018 budget
On Monday congressional negotiators reached agreement on a bill to fund the U.S. government through September. The “omnibus” bill included $231 million for the Institute of Museum and Library Services – a $1 million increase over FY2016. American Library Association President Julie Todaro said in a statement, “In congressional meetings on Capitol Hill today, participants in the 2017 National Library Legislative Day from all 50 states are saying ‘thank you’ to members of Congress for making our nation’s libraries a priority this year. This opportunity to say thanks is also a chance to voice our unequivocal opposition to threats to cut funding in FY2018.” http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/05/ala-applauds-fy2017-budget-increase-imls-calls-library-supporters-defend

More than 500 library supporters gather to fight for libraries in Washington, D.C. on 2017 National Library Legislative Day
More than five hundred library advocates from every state in the nation and the District of Columbia gathered in Washington, D.C. to advocate for federal support for libraries during the American Library Association’s (ALA) 43rd annual National Library Legislative Day. Over a thousand supporters also registered to participate simultaneously through Virtual Library Legislative Day, where advocates connect with legislators via phone calls, emails and social media platforms. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/05/more-500-library-supporters-gather-fight-libraries-washington-dc-2017

ALA gears up for renewed net neutrality fight
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai has announced plans to roll back net neutrality provisions. The Commission issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to begin the process at its May 18 meeting.  The American Library Association (ALA) and its divisions are organizing to protect and preserve the open internet. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/04/ala-gears-renewed-net-neutrality-fight

ALA urges Senate to reject bill to make Register of Copyrights a presidential appointee
Last week, the House of Representatives adopted the "Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017" (H.R. 1695) to make the position of the Register of Copyrights subject to Presidential appointment and Senate confirmation. American Library Association President-Elect James Neal in a statement said, "The Senate overwhelmingly confirmed the Librarian of Congress just nine months ago because she is an expert in modernizing complex information systems in libraries and a proven manager of them: exactly what the Copyright Office needs. ALA urges the Senate to let Dr. (Carla) Hayden build her own team, including the Register of Copyrights, to accomplish that mission without further delay. H.R. 1695 isn’t the way to get there. We urge the Senate to reject it." http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/04/ala-urges-senate-reject-bill-make-register-copyrights-presidential-appointee

Beth Nawalinski named United for Libraries executive director
Nawalinski will fill the position being vacated by the retirement of Sally Reed, effective July 31, 2017. Nawalinski currently serves as deputy executive director of United for Libraries. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/04/beth-nawalinski-named-united-libraries-executive-director

Honorary member nominations open
Nominations are being accepted for ALA honorary membership, the Association’s highest honor, which is bestowed on living citizens of any country whose contributions to librarianship or a closely related field are so outstanding that they are of significant and lasting importance to the whole field of library service.



GRANT WINNERS
Feng-Ru Sheu Wins the 2017 Carroll Preston Baber Research Grant
http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/05/feng-ru-sheu-wins-2017-carroll-preston-baber-research-grant



THE FUTURE OF LIBRARIES
Márquez and Downey selected for first Future of Libraries Fellowship
http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/05/m-rquez-and-downey-selected-first-future-libraries-fellowship



PUBLIC PROGRAMS
75 public libraries selected as NASA@ My Library Partners
http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/05/75-public-libraries-selected-nasa-my-library-partners



ALA WEBINARS
LLAMA Webinar: Signs of the future — Using Digital Signage in Your Library
http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/05/llama-webinar-signs-future-using-digital-signage-your-library



ALA PUBLISHING
Information literacy in the workplace
http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/04/information-literacy-workplace



ALA HONORS
Satia Marshall Orange recipient of 2017 EMIERT Distinguished Librarian Award
http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/05/satia-marshall-orange-recipient-2017-emiert-distinguished-librarian-award

Steven Woolfolk receives the 2017 Lemony Snicket Prize for Noble Librarians Faced with Adversity
http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/05/steven-woolfolk-receives-2017-lemony-snicket-prize-noble-librarians-faced

Kansas City Public Library wins Paul Howard Award for Courage
http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/05/kansas-city-public-library-wins-paul-howard-award-courage

Ernest Ingles Named ALA 2017 Ken Haycock Award Winner
http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/05/ernest-ingles-named-ala-2017-ken-haycock-award-winner

Mark Miller named ALA Trustee Citation recipient
http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/05/mark-miller-named-ala-trustee-citation-recipient



SCHOOL LIBRARIES
Baltimore County Public Schools named National School Library Program of the Year
http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/04/baltimore-county-public-schools-named-national-school-library-program-year

Anne Mlod and Cinda Gilmore receive AASL Roald Dahl Miss Honey Social Justice Award
http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/04/anne-mlod-and-cinda-gilmore-receive-aasl-roald-dahl-miss-honey-social-justice

Lesley Farmer receives AASL Distinguished Service Award
http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/05/lesley-farmer-receives-aasl-distinguished-service-award

AASL awards eleven Inspire Grants for collections and special events
http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/05/aasl-awards-eleven-inspire-grants-collections-and-special-events

Dana Kepler receives AASL Ruth Toor Grant for Strong Public School Libraries
http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/05/dana-kepler-receives-aasl-ruth-toor-grant-strong-public-school-libraries

Amy Bradley receives AASL Intellectual Freedom Award
http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/04/amy-bradley-receives-aasl-intellectual-freedom-award



ACADEMIC LIBRARIES
Mountain Plains Library Association supports ACRL Diversity Alliance
http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/05/mountain-plains-library-association-supports-acrl-diversity-alliance

ALA, ACRL oppose FCC plans to roll back net neutrality
http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/04/ala-acrl-oppose-fcc-plans-roll-back-net-neutrality



LITA NEWS
Megan Ozeran wins 2017 LITA/Ex Libris Student Writing Award
http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/05/megan-ozeran-wins-2017-litaex-libris-student-writing-award

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