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Notes on 2013 ACRL Legislative Agenda

Posted on September 9, 2013 by gibsonke

Joseph Straw, Marietta College, Government Relations Committee Chair In 2013, ACRL has focused on three legislative and judicial issues at the national level. A summary and current status is as follows: Copyright and “First Sale” Doctrine The U.S. Supreme Court … Continue reading →

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Betsy’s Bits

Posted on September 9, 2013 by gibsonke

Remember the show that was on TV some years back called Name that Tune? Contestants had to decide how many notes of a song they thought they needed to hear in order to name a song. Some were great and … Continue reading →

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Interest Groups and Committee Updates

Posted on September 9, 2013 by gibsonke

Curriculum Materials Center Interest Group Cheryl Ghosh, University of Cincinnati The Curriculum Materials Center Interest Group (CMCIG) will be co-chaired by Cheryl Ghosh and the newly appointed co-chair, Sharon Kerestes (Cedarville University). A huge thank you goes to Stephanie Bange … Continue reading →

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People and Libraries News

Posted on September 9, 2013 by gibsonke

Bowling Green State University Annie Land is the new Library Associate 1 for the Browne Popular Culture Library/Center for Archival Collections. Annie had previous experience working with archival materials and in preservation. She is an MLIS student at the University … Continue reading →

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President’s Report

Posted on June 3, 2013 by gibsonke

Sue Polanka, Wright State University This is my last report as ALAO President. I’d like to thank everyone on the ALAO Board for a wonderful year full of great conferences and workshops, generous awards and scholarships, and informative and fun … Continue reading →

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Vice President’s Report

Posted on June 3, 2013 by gibsonke

Betsy Blankenship, The Ohio State University Marion The Conference Planning Committee invites everyone to attend the 39th Annual Conference on October 25, 2013 at The University Center at Kent State University, Stark. “The Changing Faces of Academic Libraries: Transforming, Reorganizing, … Continue reading →

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Interest Groups & Committees

Posted on June 3, 2013 by gibsonke

Curriculum Materials Centers Interest Group Stephanie Bange, Wright State University The 2013 CMCIG Spring Workshop was held at the University of Cincinnati on Friday, May 17th. With the theme “Common Core Unraveled”, we began our day listening to Bob Reynolds … Continue reading →

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2013 Election Results

Posted on June 3, 2013 by gibsonke

Congratulations our new ALAO Board Members: Vice President/President Elect – Eboni Johnson, Oberlin College Treasurer – Don Appleby, University of Akron Public Relations/Outreach Coordinator – Alisa Mizikar, Wittenberg University Board Members at Large – Jeff Franks, University of Akron Julia … Continue reading →

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Membership Liaisons, Who are You?

Posted on June 3, 2013 by gibsonke

Expanding ALAO membership to more staff members in every academic library in Ohio would benefit not just those new members and their institutions, but every member of ALAO as we diversify the talent, knowledge and skills represented by the membership … Continue reading →

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Call for Proposals: 2013 Annual Conference

Posted on June 3, 2013 by gibsonke

ALAO 39th Annual Conference October 25, 2013 University Center Kent State University at Stark North Canton, Ohio Proposals are now being accepted for the ALAO Annual Conference. The deadline for proposals is June 7, 2013. Proposals should be submitted online … Continue reading →

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