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Conference Update

Posted on March 15, 2018 by anitaslack

Submit your Proposal Now! The call for proposals is available on the 2018 conference website. Proposals are due Friday, April 6. Preconference:  Deb Gilchrist, Vice President for Learning and Student Success at Pierce College (Washington State) will be the facilitator … Continue reading →

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ALAO Member Spotlight: Katy Kelly

Posted on March 15, 2018 by anitaslack

In the inaugural edition of the ALAO Member Spotlight, we get to know ALAO President, Katy Kelly. Read on to hear Katy’s thoughts on the value, impact, and innovation in academic libraries… and the best way to celebrate a birthday! … Continue reading →

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Professional Development Continuing Education Recipients Named

Posted on March 14, 2018 by anitaslack

The ALAO Professional Development Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2018 Continuing Education Grants.  Please join us in congratulating them! Chloe Bragg, Ashland University – to attend the Innovative Users Group Conference for the first time. Mandi … Continue reading →

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Membership Update

Posted on March 14, 2018 by anitaslack

At the Executive Board Meeting on February 23, 2018 the Membership Chair reported the membership of ALAO includes 334 regular members, 4 retiree members, and 33 student members. A special welcome is extended to our newest members (joined since December … Continue reading →

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Interest Group News

Posted on March 14, 2018 by anitaslack

Announcing a New Interest Group for Community and Two Year Colleges ALAO has a new interest group!  The new group will focus on work being done in the libraries at Community and Two Year Colleges.  We are looking for members; … Continue reading →

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People & Library News

Posted on March 14, 2018 by anitaslack

Case Western Reserve University News New Appointment: Nina Herzog 2017 – Present, Project Archivist, Kelvin Smith Library, Case Western Reserve University 2016 – 2017 – Temporary Archivist, University of Cincinnati, Donald C. Harrison Health Sciences Library, Henry R. Winkler Center for … Continue reading →

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President’s Report

Posted on December 12, 2017 by anitaslack

Executive Board Meeting Report  On September 22, the ALAO board met at OhioNET. At this meeting, board members discussed the following items: Continuing the Innovation Conversations (webinars), co-sponsored with SWON Libraries Consortium. An update from the website task force. Voting … Continue reading →

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Elections-Call for Nominations

Posted on December 12, 2017 by anitaslack

Are you looking for a leadership opportunity? Would you like to get involved in professional service for an ACRL chapter? If so, please consider nominating yourself for the ALAO Board. Elections will take place in March/April, and successful candidates will take office … Continue reading →

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2018 Annual Conference Update

Posted on December 12, 2017 by anitaslack

Planning for the 2018 Conference “Take Action!: Conveying Value, Cultivating Success” is well underway.  The conference will be held at Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center again for 2018. Members of the planning committee include: Don Appleby — University of Akron … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to Sue Polanka, 2017 Jay Ladd Award Recipient

Posted on December 12, 2017 by anitaslack

The Jay Ladd Distinguished Service Award recognizes an individual who has been an ALAO member for at least 5 years, and who has promoted academic libraries and librarianship not only on his or her own campus, but also within the … Continue reading →

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