Planning
Includes a monthly calendar of celebrations and events to help with planning as well as information on such topics as fundraising and advocacy. Find out more...
Planning Way Ahead
National Hispanic Heritage Month
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. A number of resources are available online to help your library celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. ► read more...
In Case You Missed It
Copyright Tips for Programming Librarians: Using Images in Programming Materials
Everyone can be a novice graphic artist using computer technologies to capture appealing designs, images, and photos found on the Internet for use in presentations, Web sites, and promotional materials. Some may wonder, “Is this a copyright problem?” The answer, of course, is “it depends.” ► read more...
Programs
Offers information on library programs, including author progams, discussion programs, family and youth programs, and traveling exhbitions. Find out more...
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Discussion Programs
The recent explosion of book groups and the One City, One Book phenomenon have a long history in library-based discussion programs, beginning with the first national book discussion series, Let’s Talk About It, launched by the ALA Public Programs Office in 1982. ► read more...
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Author Programs
Hosting live author events may be a bit daunting in some ways, but can be the most rewarding of all library programs. The reactions of both the authors and your audience will make all the dozens of details you worried about fade into the background. ► read more...