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HB2439 and HB2495
Hi everyone, There are two bills on the agenda for the House Education Committee on Tuesday 1/25 that, if passed into law, would significantly affect the work of teacher librarians in Arizona. HB2439 proposes to have all material selected for school libraries posted as a list for sixty days in the District office prior to…
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American Rescue Plan: Humanities Grants for Libraries
ALA invites libraries to apply for funding through its American Rescue Plan: Humanities Grants for Libraries opportunity, a grant making program to deliver relief to libraries recovering from the coronavirus pandemic. With funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, ALA will distribute $2 million to help anchor…
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AzLA Service Awards Now Accepting Nominations
Each year AzLA gives Service Awards to individuals and groups making a difference in Arizona libraries. These awards are presented at the AzLA Awards Luncheon at the Annual Conference. Nominations for an AzLA Service Award include the 2020 Nomination Form together with a minimum of two (2) additional letters of support. Deadline to submit is October 15th, 2021.
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Louise A. Stephens Memorial Scholarship Now Accepting Applications
The Louise A. Stephens Memorial Scholarship is now accepting applications. This purpose this award is to support students enrolled in the University of Arizona’s School of Information M.A. program. $2,000 will be awarded to the chosen. The deadline to apply is September 1, 2021.
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Natalie Menges Elected AzLA Treasurer
Dear AzLA Members, Rene Tanner our current AzLA Treasurer will be leaving us for new adventures out of State. Her last day will be July 15th, 2021. We thank Rene for all of her hard work and dedication to AzLA over the past 5 years. Rene has helped to assure AzLA’s financial future and bring…
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July 2021 – What’s New for You in Professional Development
How to Build a Virtual Escape Room Thursday, July 8, 1-2 p.m. Program Description: In-person library escape rooms were a popular programming trend in the last few years and now is an excellent time to go virtual! Whether you are building a virtual escape room from scratch or want to repurpose your ideas from an…
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June 2021 – What’s New for You in Professional Development
Program Description: When COVID-19 closed our public spaces on March 16, 2020, Maricopa County Library District began working on a plan to provide library programs virtually. From the beginning, we were dedicated to using our website to create a virtual programming space, and it was essential for library staff to be prominently featured in each…
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May 2021 – What’s New for You in Professional Development
Program Description: Pima County Public Library (PCPL) staff will discuss the development and execution of the Story Sketches virtual program. This presentation will cover the practical aspects of getting this program going from the idea stage to the final outcome. Story Sketches allows children and teens to submit short stories and (if the child wishes)…
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April 2021 – What’s New for You in Professional Development
Program Description: Do you have maps in your collection and want to spread the word? Do you want a better idea of where to refer people when they are looking for maps? What map resources are available in Arizona, neighboring states, and across the country? This presentation provides a high-level overview and goals of the…