The ALA Public Programs Office is pleased to announce three new traveling exhibits focusing on Jewish artists who have contributed to the culture of America and the world through their lives and work. Public, academic and special libraries, including museum libraries and Jewish community centers are invited to apply by January 24 by visiting www.ala.org/jewishartists.

The exhibits were developed by Nextbook, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Jewish literature, culture and ideas, and the ALA Public Programs Office, with funding from Nextbook.  The national exhibit tours have been made possible by grants from the Charles H. Revson Foundation, the David Berg Foundation and the Nash Family Foundation, with additional support from Tablet Magazine: A New Read on Jewish Life.Continue reading→

Offered by WebJunction December 1st & 2nd, 2010.

Two days/all-day on the topics of:
* 2-1-1 and Library Partnerships – connecting patrons to community services
* Changing Reference Services to Meet Patron Expectations – includes addressing the needs of job seekers
* Museums, Libraries, and 21st-Century Skills – how libraries can help instill individuals with new skills

To register and see the full schedule visit the WebJunction site.

The Public Programs Office is announcing a free, online learning session, “Museum/Library Partnerships That Work,” to be held at 2 p.m. Central time on November 18.

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