Monthly Archives: December 2010

President’s Report (Dec 2010)

Rocki Strader, Ohio State ALAO’s 36th Annual Conference was held on October 29, 2010, at the Crowne Plaza Columbus North. Although many institutions are still experiencing effects of the recent and continuing economic downturn, attendance was excellent. Keynote speaker, Stephen … Continue reading

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President-Elect’s Report

Brian Hickam The 2011 Conference Planning Committee is off to a great start. We have a large, varied group this year with many first-time members, including three library science students. The CPC values your input – If you have any … Continue reading

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Upcoming Grant Deadlines – Apply now!

ALAO Continuing Education Grant The ALAO Continuing Education Grant is awarded once a year to support the cost of participating in professional development opportunities. Current members are eligible to apply for any library related educational opportunity occurring during the 2011 … Continue reading

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Upcoming Spring Workshop Dates

Curriculum Materials Center Interest Group Spring 2011 Workshop May 20, 2011 (Tentative) CMCIG is currently planning their Spring Workshop, which will be held on the campus of Wright State University. More details will be forthcoming. Distance Learning Interest Group Spring … Continue reading

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Diversity Committee

Diane Kolosionek, Cleveland State University ALAO Diversity Committee Wants Your Input The ALAO Diversity Committee is in the process of reviewing ideas for their spring program and we would love to hear your thoughts and ideas. If you have attended … Continue reading

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Instruction Interest Group

Kathryn Venditti, Ashland University The Instruction Interest Group (IIG) hosted an information table, and sponsored a session at the ALAO Annual Conference. The well-attended session, Teaching Tomorrow’s Students Today: Keeping Library Instruction Relevant was presented by Sara Klink (Stark State … Continue reading

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Distance Learning Interest Group

Christina Bonner, Ohio Dominican DLIG was pleased to sponsor at the ALAO Conference this year the session entitled “Town and Gown: Collaborations between a Public Library and an Academic Library,” by Krista McDonald (Miami University-Hamilton) and Carol Bowling (Lane Public … Continue reading

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People and Library News

Bowling Green State University Kay Flowers has been selected as the dean of Bowling Green State University Libraries. Flowers was selected following a national search. She has more than 30 years’ experience in university libraries. At Idaho State, a campus … Continue reading

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