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The opening date for registration and housing for the ALA Annual Conference in Chicago, July 9 – 15 will now be on Monday, January 5, 2009. This is a change from our originally published date of January 2nd. The ALA offices now will be closed on January 2nd, therefore, we delayed the opening because we want to make sure we have all our staff available to answer any questions or solve any problems you might have. January 5 will also be the date the Bundle buyers will be able to go into the system and make their housing reservations and sign up for any pre-conferences or additional events.

(cross-posted to the ALA Student Member Blog)

What with the ALA elections being held entirely online voters will need to make sure their ALA email is getting through filters. More information and an idea of what types of communications you can expect to get is available here and you can find information on the election, the candidates, and keep up to date on the latest news here...

The 2010–2011 candidates for ALA President—Kenton L. Oliver and Roberta Stevens—have launched websites that describe their platforms and qualifications. Oliver is the executive director of the Stark County (Ohio) District Library, and Stevens is outreach projects and partnerships officer at the Library of Congress and project manager for the National Book Festival....

(cross posted to the ALA Student Member Blog)

AASL National School Library Media Program of the Year Award
Sponsored by Follett Library Resources
Deadline: Applications must be received by 1/2/09

Established in 1963, the National School Library Media Program of the Year (NSLMPY) Award honors school library media programs practicing their commitment to ensure that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information, as well as exemplifying implementation of Information Power. The award recognizes exemplary school library media programs that are fully integrated into the school's curriculum. Each winning program receives a $10,000 prize ($30,000 total) donated by Follett Library Resources.

In the past, the three award categories were defined as: Large District (enrollment equal to or greater than 10,000 students), Small District (enrollment less than 10,000 students) and Individual School (including single schools that exist as a school district). The new categories, starting with the 2006 application year, are one District Award and two Single School Awards. For more information about the changes, read the AASL changes categories for the NSLMPY Award news release.

If you have questions about the AASL NSLMPY award contact Andrea Parker at 800-545-2433, ext. 1396.

Download the 2009 application

NSLMPY Press Kit

Past Recipients