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I want to be in the Spotlight!
Romance in the Library, Part II:
Employer/Employee Responsibility
By John B. Harer
In this second of two articles, Harer explores how some organizations are responding to office romances and also offers advice for employees in an office romance. MORE
Americans Turn to Libraries for Personal Finance Help in Tough Economic Times
CHICAGO - The efforts libraries make to help patrons obtain accurate financial information will be highlighted on CNN Money, Saturday, Feb. 28 at 9:30 a.m. EST. ALA President Jim Rettig will appear in the story. A longer Web video version of the story as well as a CNN Web article will be posted following the broadcast. MORE
New ALA Division Blends Two Strong Voices For Advocacy
CHICAGO - On Feb. 1, the Association for Library Trustees and Advocates (ALTA), a division of the ALA, and Friends of Libraries U.S.A. (FOLUSA) joined forces to form a new American Library Association division, the Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations, or ALTAFF for short. MORE
I want to write about Career Advancement!
Applications Open for 2009 Gordon M. Conable Conference Scholarship, Sponsored by Freedom to Read Foundation
CHICAGO - The Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) has opened applications for the 2009 Gordon M. Conable Conference Scholarship, which will enable a library school student or new professional to attend ALA’s 2009 Annual Conference. MORE AASL’s Exploratorium to Feature Best Practices in School Library Media Program Development
CHICAGO - Attendees of the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) national conference, Nov. 5–8 in Charlotte, N.C., will once again get a taste of current programs that are leading the way in school library media program development at one of the conference’s most popular events, the Exploratorium. The Exploratorium will be held Thursday afternoon of the conference.
MORE Valuable Learning Opportunities for All Types of Librarians with RUSA Programs at Annual
CHICAGO - This summer, librarians and library staff from all types of libraries will find a program of interest among the Reference and User Services Association’s (RUSA) offerings at the 2009 ALA Annual Conference.
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I want to write about Certification!
Public library managers are invited to join the Certified Public Library Administrator Program
CHICAGO - The Certified Public Library Administrator Program (CPLA) Certification Review Committee (CRC) invites public library managers to apply for the Certified Public Library Administrator Program. Candidates learn about budgeting, personnel, building management, grantwriting and more—the skills a manager needs in the 21st century. The application deadline is March 20, 2009. CPLA® has nine graduates and 115 candidates representing public libraries of all sizes across the nation. MORE
I want to write about HR Law!
EFCA: What's in it for Library Workers?
By Ann Sparanese
[Editor’s note: EFCA will not apply to most libraries because they are in the public sector (i.e., the employer is the state or local government). See the end of the article for more details.]
The AFL-CIO says it’s the best thing for working people since the Wagner Act of 1935.
The Chamber of Commerce says it’s Armageddon.
What is it? The Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA). MORE
I want to write about HR Practice!
Organize and Manage Your Library Construction Project
CHICAGO - ALA Editions, the publishing imprint of the American Library Association, is announcing the release of the fifth edition of “Checklist of Library Building Design Considerations” by William W. Sannwald. This practical book will guide you through the stages of the design process for new facilities as well as renovations. MORE
I want to write about Recruitment!
ALA Defines Core Competences of Librarianship
CHICAGO - At the American Library Association (ALA) 2009 Midwinter Meeting in Denver, the ALA Council passed a resolution defining the core competences of librarianship.
The core competences document represents the work of a special Presidential Task Force on Library Education and builds on the efforts of several previous groups. MORE
AASL Section Presents Research Symposium at National Conference
CHICAGO – The Educators of Library Media Specialists Section (ELMSS) of the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) will present its first research symposium at this year's AASL 14th National Conference & Exhibition, Nov. 5–8 in Charlotte, N.C. As educators, scholars and researchers, ELMSS members create new knowledge about the school library media field and impart that knowledge to the profession’s newest members. MORE
I want to write about Salaries!
Anderson County Library Board, Lynn Sutton and Mohamed Ismail named winners of 2008–2009 SirsiDynix–ALA-APA award
The ALA-APA: the Organization for the Advancement of Library Employees (ALA-APA) has named the winners of the 2009 SirsiDynix–ALA-APA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Promoting Salaries and Status for Library Workers. MORE
I want to write about Statistics!
Difficult Decisions: Pay Cut vs. Layoff
Would you accept a pay cut to avoid a layoff? Library Worklife is excited to summarize the results of its 2009 survey, which was available on SurveyMonkey.com from January 7 to March 4, received seventy-two responses. MORE
I want to write about Support Staff!
LSSCP Moves Forward with Field Test Planning
On February 26, 2009, the Library Support Staff Certification Project co-directors met with project field test site coordinators to discuss implementation of LSSCP field tests. The field test site coordinators expressed approval of the project’s development, noting that the competencies are well-composed and are appropriate for LSS of all levels and backgrounds. MORE
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want to write about Work/Life!
Mental Health in the Workplace: An Issue for Patients, Co-Workers, Employers
By Christine Martin
Do you have an employee who seems emotionally or mentally ill? Do you suspect depression, an eating disorder, alcoholism or other substance abuse? Do you fear that the employee poses a danger to himself or others? Or are problems limited to performance issues such as attendance or productivity? In either case, what are your rights and responsibilities as an employer? Do you even know what to look for? MORE
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