@AKLibraryAssoc

AkLA is a nonprofit professional org. for employees, volunteers, & advocates of Alaskan libraries which promotes libraries that deliver outstanding services.

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The ALA Executive Board and the Boards of Directors for all of ALA's eight divisions have released a joint statement opposing widespread efforts to censor books in U.S. schools and libraries. #FReadom #IntellectualFreedom bit.ly/ALA-Censorship-Statem…
The American Library Association opposes widespread efforts to censor books in U.S. schools and libraries.

ALT The American Library Association opposes widespread efforts to censor books in U.S. schools and libraries.

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Congratulations to Alaska School Librarian of the Year, Julianne Luce from Dena'ina Elementary School in Wasilla! And also to Alaska School Library Staff of the Year, @PamVerfaillie from Valdez High School! #AkLearns #AkReads #WhyILibrary @AKLibraryAssoc
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In Alaska "Local businesses donated about a dozen new bikes as prizes" for summer reading at Big Lake Public Library! Hooray! Bike drawing held August 15. @BikeLeague @PlacesForBikes @peopleforbikes @cslpreads @AKLibraryAssoc @AKStateLibrary @PNLA_Org ktva.com/story/42347929/big-…
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In Alaska @homerlibraryak teamed up w/ public radio for "radio story hour also live-streamed on @kbbiam890's website, which has dance breaks to let young listeners burn off some energy" @AKLibraryAssoc @AKStateLibrary @crhinesmith @colintdwyer @WebJunction wsls.com/entertainment/2020/…

Storybooks, radio connect kids isolated in far-flung Alaska

A library in small-town Alaska is closed but keeping kids connected in even the most remote communities as they become further isolated during the coronavirus pandemic.

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The day is here! AK library standards are ready for comments! PLEASE make your voice heard and get these standards passed! These are good for AK and more critical now than ever. Ask if you have q's @AlaskaAsl #AkEdChat #AkReads #AkLearns #WhyILibrary aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublic…
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PNLA invites proposals for its Virtual Poster Session, to be held August 4-7, 2020. Proposals are due June 12, 2020. To learn about this virtual poster session, and to submit a proposal, see pnla.org/virtual-poster-sess…
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The YRCA 2021 Nominees have been posted! #yrca pnla.org/young-readers-choic…
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The Pacific Northwest Library Association (PNLA) is requesting proposals from individuals seeking consideration to become the next Editor of the PNLA Quarterly! Details at pnla.org/2020/01/22/pnla-qua…
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Macmillan Publishers has released a terrible new e-book policy for libraries. The Alaska Digital Library will be affected.
American Library Association@ALALibrary25 Jul 2019
ALA denounces the ebook lending model announced today by @MacmillanUSA. ala.org/news/press-releases/… "Macmillan Publishers' new model for library ebook lending will make it difficult for libraries to fulfill our central mission: ensuring access to information for all." — Wanda Brown
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@NPR23 Apr 2019
It's #WorldBookDay! So, bookworms, tell us: What's a book you've read that you absolutely couldn't put down? 📚👇
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📣 📣 📣 As we have in the past two cycles, @ALALibrary advocates must make their voices heard. Tweet at your members of Congress now and ask them to publicly oppose cuts to federal library funding. #FundLibraries 👉🏼cqrcengage.com/ala/app/tweet…
#FundLibraries 2020 campaign graphic. Black with red lettering. "Tell Congress to invest in libraries."

ALT #FundLibraries 2020 campaign graphic. Black with red lettering. "Tell Congress to invest in libraries."

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#akla Fantastic Library conference. Thanks to all planners. I don't remember feeling so invigorated coming back to work after conference.
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Yet another amazing #akla conference! Alaska has an amazing library community. So proud to be a member.
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Are you an Alaskan cataloger? The State Library position has been extended through 3/10. See Freya Anderson or go to Workplace Alaska. #akla
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ACE Preconference Workshop and Session App List #AKLA wp.me/p21SDk-1dU
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Anchorage morning on Iditarod start day. #AKLA instagram.com/p/lAcee1srFz/
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Such creative talents and library heroes among us here in AK; thank you for sharing! Off to watch the Iditarod start #akla
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Animal Print / Tiara selfie at #akla w/ @eclasper – at Anchorage, AK
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“@jitterymoose: #akla BATTLEDECKS!!!!!!! xitter.cf/jitterymoose/status/43…”. It is awesome with Daniel at the wheel.
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The best part of #akla conference is connecting with folks personally, face to face. Tech is good, but connecting in person is fantastic!!
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