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New Interest Group: Special Collections & Archives

The ALAO Board is happy to announce a proposal for a new interest group focusing on Special Collections and Archives was approved at the February meeting. The new interest group is charged with “providing a vehicle with which to discuss … Continue reading →

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Interest Group & Committees

Curriculum Materials Center Interest Group Stephanie Bange, Wright State University The CMCIG Spring Workshop is on! The date is the same, Friday, May 18th, but the venue has changed. It will be held at the State Library of Ohio, 274 … Continue reading →

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People & Library News

Bluffton University The Intermuseum Conservation Association has chosen Mennonite Historical Collection at Bluffton University for a collection conservation assessment. According to the ICA, “The goal of the award is to help the recipient institution identify preservation needs, while information gained … Continue reading →

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President’s Report

Brian Hickam, ALAO President Toledo Conference a Success: Thank you, everyone, for a rewarding year for ALAO and a successful two-day annual conference in Toledo. Thursday’s pre-conference had attendees from all five regions of Ohio and two nearby states.  Sixty-nine … Continue reading →

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Past President’s Report

Rocki Strader, Ohio State University It was my great pleasure to give the Jay Ladd Distinguished Service Award to Diane Schrecker at the annual conference this year. Congratulations to Diane! I made two announcements to the general membership at the … Continue reading →

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2011 Jay Ladd Distinguished Service Award Given to Diane Schrecker

Alison Ricker, Oberlin College Congratulations to Diane Schrecker, Curriculum Librarian, Ashland University, who received the Jay Ladd Distinguised Service Award during the 2011 Annual Conference. Past President Rocki Strader presented the award, citing Diane’s long service to ALAO as Secretary, … Continue reading →

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ALAO Diversity Scholarship Reflection

Jasmine L. Jefferson, Kent State University Recipient of the 2010-2011 ALAO Diversity Scholarship Receiving the ALAO Diversity Scholarship has greatly enhanced my professional career. Before the scholarship, I had not been aware of many of the areas library and information … Continue reading →

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Interest Group and Committee News

Curriculum Materials Center Interest Group Stephanie Bange, Wright State University The CMCIG-sponsored program at the recent ALAO Conference in Toledo, “Wizards and Vampires and Nerdfighters, O My! Popular Literature in the Academic Library”, was a hit. Approximately 20 people attended. … Continue reading →

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People & Library News

Bowling Green State University Dr. Marcia Suterjoined the Bowling Green State University Libraries in September as Interim Chair of the Library Teaching & Learning Department. Dr. Suter brings a wealth of library administrative experience from her former positions with The … Continue reading →

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President’s Report

ALAO friends, I’m pleased to report that the 2011/2012 academic year has gotten off to a successful start. At the annual retreat of the ALAO Executive Board (held at Deer Creek State Park Lodge and Conference Center) we adopted new … Continue reading →

Posted in Vol. 29 no. 3 (Sept 2011) | Leave a comment